County Public Service Board Vacancy

Republic of Kenya

County Government of Nyeri

Nyeri County Public Service Board

The County Government of Nyeri wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the  following position:

Department of Lands & Infrastructure Development.

Director Land, Survey & Geo - Informatics

1 Post

Job Group “R”

Reporting to the Chief Officer, the Director will be responsible for all matters related to survey and land management matters.

Other duties and responsibilities will include the following;

• Preparation and implementation of strategic and annual work plans for the directorate.
• Preparation of budget and procurement plans
• Preparation of periodic reports as required
• Preparation of a database of all public land in the County in collaboration with National Land Commission
• Overseeing topographical, cadastral, engineering, re-establishment and general surveys
• Estimating and costing of survey projects
• Overseeing digitization of land and survey projects
• Management of staff working in the Directorate
• Training needs assessment and planning
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Officer

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelors degree from a University recognized in Kenya in any of the following disciplines ;- Land Surveying and Photogrammetry, Geomatic Engineering, Technology in Geomatics, Geospatial Engineering, Philosophy in Technology (Survey)
• Must have served for a minimum of seven (7) years in a relevant field at Job Group “N” and above in the Public sector or at middle level position in the Private sector as a Land Surveyor.
• Membership of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK).
• Certificate in Geographical Information System (GIS).
• Masters degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.

Note

(i) Applicants MUST attach their C.V together with certified copies of the following documents:

• Academic and Professional Certificates and other testimonials.
• National Identity Card
• Certificate of Good conduct from the Criminal Investigation Department (C.I.D).
• A certificate from a recognized Credit Reference Bureau (C.R.B).
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (H.E.L.B).
• Clearance certificate from Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission (E.A.CC).
• Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (K.R.A).

(ii) The Nyeri County Government is an equal opportunity employer.

(iii) Qualified persons from any part of the country are encouraged to apply.

(vi) Civil servants working in the respective departments and meeting the requirements are encouraged to apply.

(v) Women who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply.

(vi) Persons living with Disability who meet the requirements are also encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

All applications should be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked on the top left side indicating the position applied for and submitted to:

The Secretary,

Nyeri County Public Service Board,

Karson’s Photo House Kimathi Street

P.O Box 90-10100,

Nyeri

All applications should reach the Secretary on or before 10th April 2015

Via postal service, courier service or hand delivered.