Chief Physical Planner at County Government of Kisumu

No of Positions: 2

Ref: KSM/CPSB/2020/027

Terms of service: Three (3) years’ Contract

Responsibilities

Reporting to the County Director of Physical Planning an officer at this level will be responsible for;

• Initiating, preparing and monitoring implementation of sub-county and local physical and Land use plans;
• Providing advice on development applications and development control matters;
• Implementing and providing feedback on physical planning guidelines and standards;
• Collecting, collating and analyzing urban and regional planning data;
• Preparation of action plans for specific projects within the county;
• Undertaking studies on matters relating to physical planning within the county;
• Setting agenda and convening physical planning liaison committee meetings and keeping records of deliberation and communicating decisions of the committee;
• Managing physical & land use planning data.

Qualifications

For appointment to this position, an officer must;

• Have served in the grade of Senior Physical Planner (Job group L) for atleast 3 years or a comparable position in the private sector for a period of 6 years.
• Have a bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:-Urban & Regional Planning, Urban Planning, Town Planning or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized university
• Be a corporate member of Kenya Institute of Planners (KIP), Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter) or Town and County Planners Association of Kenya (TCPAK)
• Have a certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution
• Have demonstrated merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance and results
• Any relevant post graduate qualification will be an added advantage
• Meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution.