Deputy Director Land Administration and Management at National Land Commission

Job purpose

• The purpose of this job is to provide leadership in the administration and management of public land in line with the mandate of the National Land Commission as provided for in Article 62 (2) and (3) as read together with Article 67 (2) of the Constitution and the obtaining Land Laws, Regulations and Policies.

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Coordinate land administration issues, which include allocations, preparations of leases and development applications such as renewal of leases, subdivisions and amalgamations.
• Supervise inventory of information about public land within large scale subdivisions and settlement scheme.
• Make recommendations on policy matters on land administration,
• Coordinate matters relating to strategic national projects and programs.
• Make Recommendations on policy proposals to the Director for consideration by the Commission.
• Coordinate dispute resolution sessions in accordance with the laid down procedures.
• Supervise documentation of land information and dissemination to the public and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of strategic plans, annual work plans and service charter.
• Coordinating setting of the Directorates’ Performance targets and Preparation of work plans.
• Verify leases and grants before forwarding for execution.
• Initiate Squatter Regularization and Formalization Programmes.
•  Develop and implement technical standards for service delivery in the Counties.
• Analyze claims on land and make recommendations for documentation.
• Initiate appropriate action for non-compliance with land development conditions.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills):

Academic Qualifications;

• Master’s Degree in Land Administration, Land Management, Land Economics, Real Estate Management, Geography, Law and other relevant degrees from recognized institutions;
• Bachelor’s degree in Land Administration, Land Management, Land Economics, Real Estate Management, Geography, Law and other relevant degrees from recognized institutions;

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies;

• Certificate in a Leadership Course/Corporate Management lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Postgraduate Diploma from Institution of Surveyors of Kenya.
• Full Membership with the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK)

Previous relevant work experience required.

• Must have served for twelve (12) years, three (3) years of which must be experience in comparable positions in Public Service or from any reputable organization.

Applicants must possess level of knowledge and skills in the following areas;

• Strategic Leadership Skills.
• Analytical Skills.
• Communication Skills.
• Computing skills.
• Team leadership skills.
• Knowledge of budget preparation skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Map reading skills.