Assistant Director Physical Planning at Nyamira County Public Service Board

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Have a first degree in any of the following disciplines: Physical Planning, Urban and Regional Planning from a recognized university in Kenya;
• A Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage;
• At least Six (6) years’ experience in the field of physical planning in the grade of principal physical Planner.
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and results;
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of devolution, the county development objectives and Vision 2030;
• Be conversant with policy formulation and implementation;
• Be a strategic thinker and result oriented;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity;
• Member of Planners Professional Body (KIP or AAK, Town Planners chapter);
• Knowledge in GIS will be an added advantage; and
• Be computer literate.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Development, implementation and evaluation of the relevant division strategic plan, programs and projects in collaboration with other departments and stakeholders;
• Planning and supervision of the physical planning department’s programs and activities;
• Organization, direction, control and the co-ordination of the tasks of the physical planning department;
• Interpreting and applying national and county laws and other related statutes in the physical planning department in line with the county goals and objectives;
• Developing appropriate county departmental policies, legal and institutional frameworks for the implementation of the mandate of the physical planning department;
• Handling administrative, human resource and asset management issues;
• Oversee preparation of annual work plans and financial budgets;
• Ensuring strict compliance with all financial, budgetary and procurement procedures;
• Co-ordination of production, documentation and dissemination of the relevant division’s information; and
• Provide advice and guidance in recruiting, hiring and staff development.