Assistant Director Public Works at County Government of Nandi

Duties and responsibilities

• Formulating, implementing and reviewing buildings/construction development policies, strategies, procedures, plans, standards and guidelines;
• Initiating review and dissemination of appropriate legislation and regulations on buildings/constructions development;
• Facilitating designs, approval and implementation of buildings/construction development programmes
• Facilitating implementation of sustainable funding framework for the development of public works services;
• Facilitating proposals for technical support in the provision of public works services development in concurrence with both levels of governments;
• Spearheading research, innovation, best practices and use of modern technology in public works development and related issues;
• Monitoring, supervising, and training of junior engineers for professional development and other technical staff working under them.

Requirements for appointment 

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Structural Engineering, Quantity Surveyor or equivalent qualifications from a recognized university;
• Attended a Project Development and Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• Attended a Senior Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• Must be registered with Engineers Board of Kenya/Board of Registration of Architects and quantity Surveyors or any other professional body
• Current valid annual practicing license from the relevant professional body
• Corporate membership with the relevant professional body
• Demonstrated high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities required for effective planning, direction, control and coordination in line with your profession
• Thorough understanding of National goals, policies and programmes and the ability to translate them to your professional function;
• Master’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya will be considered an added advantage.