Chief Officer Lands, Physical Planning and Urban Development at Nyandarua County Assembly

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, an applicant must:

• Kenyan citizenship;
• A relevant Bachelor’s degree recognised in Kenya;
• A Master’s degree will be an added advantage;
• Be a strategic thinker and results-oriented;
• Be a member of the Professional Body in the discipline;
• Proven experience of at least ten (10) years of service from a reputable organization, with at least five (5) years in a senior management position;
• Computer literacy
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee smooth running of the Lands, Physical Planning and Urban Development Department;
• Knowledge and experience in the area of Urban and Regional Planning, Urban/Town Planning, Land Surveying and Photogrammetry, Geomatics Engineering, Technology in Geomatics, Geo-Spatial Engineering, Philosophy in Technology (Survey) or Land Economics.
• Competence is the discipline with proven experience;
• Exercise any County Public Service Board’s functions as may be delegated according to the County Governments Act 2012, Section 86 (1);
• Formulate and implement effective Divisional Plans in line with Vision 2030, CIDP II and other Sectoral goals;
• Proper management and supervision of the human resources in the Department;
• Ensure efficient financial utilization and accountability in the Department;
• Ensure the provision of the equipment and tools of work;
• Planning and coordination of the Department’s activities;
• Develop, update and implement all Department’s policies and procedures;
• Create linkages and collaboration with other stakeholders in the field;
• Ensure compliance with the National Values and Principles of good governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;