Director Physical Planning (1 Post) at Isiolo County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulate County physical development policies, guidelines and strategies; 
• Be responsible for the preparation of all County and local physical development plans; 
• From time-to-time initiate, undertake or direct studies and research into matters concerning physical planning; 
• Advise the Chief officer of Lands on matters concerning alienation of land under the Government Lands Act (Cap. 280) and the Trust Land Act (Cap. 288) respectively; 
• Advise the Chief officer of Lands and local authorities on the most appropriate use of land including land management such as change of user, extension of user, extension of leases, subdivision of land and amalgamation of land; and 
• Require local authorities to ensure the proper execution of physical development control and preservation orders. 

Requirement for appointment

• Have served in the grade of senior assistant director of physical planning for a minimum period of three years 
• Have a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: -Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town Planning or any other equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya; 
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: -Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town Planning or any other equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya; 
• Be a corporate member of Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter) or Town & county planners Association of Kenya (TCPAK) 
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme not lasting less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution; 
• Computer proficiency; 
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Be registered by the physical planner’s registration board