Deputy Director Survey and Geoinformatics at Migori County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advising stakeholders and clients on all technical matters related to the planning and developments of controls within the county
• Receive, process land development applications and grant fully, conditional or decline approvals.
• Coordination of urban, lands and physical planning matters in the county.
• Implement policies of the national land commission on land administration and management.
• Provide geodetic infrastructure for the purpose of cadaster survey, mapping, engineering and scientific research.
• Prepare and provide thematic and utility maps for the purpose of planning management of natural environment resources, preservation and development.

Requirements for appointment

• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Land economics; Land management; Real Estate and property studies; Land Surveying and Geo-Spatial Engineering; or its equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
• Served in the position of Senior Assistant Director of Land Administration or a comparable position in private sector for a minimum period of three (3) years
• Has a certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution.
• Be a full member of the Institute of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK); Land Administration and Management Chapter or its equivalent.
• Be registered by Land Surveyors Board of Kenya or Valuers Registration Board where applicable.
• Be proficient in Computer Applications
• A training course in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) or Mediation, and a member of Mediation Training Institute International (MTI) will be an added advantage,
• Has a proven administrative ability and professional competence necessary for the effective performance of work at this level.
• Demonstrate managerial and professional competence in work performance and exhibit a thorough understanding of national policies, goals, objectives and ability to relate them to land administration and management function.
• Be a Kenyan Citizen