Director Land Administration at County Government of Busia

Duties and Responsibilities

• Overseeing the implementation, interpretation and enforcement of article 66 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, the Land Registration Act, 2012, the Community Land Act, 2016, and the Land Control Act Cap 302 of the Laws of Kenya and other relevant statutes, regulations and strategies
• Overseeing the formulation of legislation, policies, strategies, standards, guidelines and programs relating to Land Administration
• Providing oversight on alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) on land administration matters
• Establishing and maintaining land banks for investment
• Providing oversight on sub-division, amalgamations, change of user, extension of lease, and building plans
• Overseeing investigations on land administration matters
• Preparing and submitting land administration reports
• Ensuring efficient functioning and safe custody of land information
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time.

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
• Master’s degree in the relevant field
• Served in the position of Senior Assistant Director of Land Administration for a minimum period of three (3) years
• Have attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Be registered with the Institute of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK); Land Administration and Management Chapter or its equivalent vi) Be proficient in computer applications
• Having undergone a course in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) or mediation, and a member of Mediation Training Institute International (MTI) East Africa will be an added advantage
• Have 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 the land administration and management function