Director Physical Planning and Land Use at Kwale County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating the Physical Planning Function at the County
• Advising the county government on physical and land use planning matters that impact the county;
• Formulating county physical and land use planning policies, guidelines and standards;
• Preparation of county and local physical and land use development plans for metropolitan, city, municipal, urban and rural areas;
• Maintaining a land information system to guide physical and land use planning;
• Communicating decisions of the county government development applications; and
• Issuance of development permission and other development control instruments
• Participating in the preparation of inter-county physical and land use development plans;
• Undertaking research on matters relating to physical and land use development planning at the county level;
• Formulating strategies for public education, participation and engagement;
• Overseeing the preparation of annual county physical planning reports;
• Monitoring and evaluation of physical planning projects/programmes at the county;
• Preparing and implementing strategic plans and annual work plans;
• Facilitating the continuous professional development of staff;
• Any other duties assigned from time to time by the Chief Officer.

Qualifications for Appointment

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town Planning from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Science and Management, Rangeland Management, Ecology, Geography, Geomatics, Aquatic science, Natural Resources Management, Forestry and Agro forestry is an added advantage
• Be a corporate member of the Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter) or Town and County Planners Association of Kenya (TCPAK);
• Be registered by the Physical Planners Registration Board;
• Have served in the grade of Senior Deputy Director of Physical Planning for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Or served as a physical planner in a reputable organization for a period not less than 7 years – preferably in a public institution.
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
• Have proven administrative ability and professional competence necessary for the effective performance of work at this level;
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated professional and administrative competence in work performance and results
• Be a member of good standing with a relevant professional body;
• Have knowledge and experience in Programme Based Budgeting, Planning, Financial analysis and policy formulation.
• Demonstrated managerial and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national policies, goals, objectives, and ability to relate them to the Physical Planning function at the County level.
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
• Have knowledge and experience in Programme Based Budgeting, Planning, Financial analysis and policy formulation