Physical Planning, Housing & Estate Management Director

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 Physical Planning, Housing & Estate Management

1 Post

Job Group “R”

Reporting to the Chief Officer, the Director will be responsible for all matters related to Physical Planning, Housing and Estate Management.

Other duties and responsibilities will include the following;

• Preparation and implementation of the strategic and annual work plans for the Directorate.
• Preparation of budget and procurement plans
• Preparation of periodic reports as required
• Management of staff working in the Directorate
• Preparation of County, urban and rural physical development plans
• Preparation & implementation of physical planning policies, strategies, standards and programmes
• Conducting thematic studies on matters relating to physical planning
• Public education on physical planning and development control matters
• Preparing annual state of physical planning reports on County ,Urban and rural physical development plans
• Planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of housing programmes
• Redevelopment of residential quarters
• Planning and co-ordination of renovations and maintenance works
• Training needs assessment and planning
• Overseeing allocation and general administration of Government residential quarters and office accommodation
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Officer.

Requirements for Appointment

• Have a Bachelors degree from a University recognized in Kenya in any of the following disciplines ;- Regional planning, Urban or Town Planning
• 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 management level in the Private sector.
• Be a member of Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya.
• Have a certificate in computer application skills relevant to the field.
• 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.