Director Urban Development at Homa-Bay County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities

• Overseeing the preparation and implementation of urban development plans, guidelines and policies, ensuring they align with national and county policies; 
• Reviewing and recommending to the county government for approval projects and programmes on urbanization and urban development;
• Coordinating gender mainstreaming and social inclusivity in urban projects and programmes;
• Reviewing and recommending for approval appropriate legislations on urbanization and urban development;
• Collaborating with various stakeholders, including national government agencies, development partners, private sector, and communities, to promote inclusive urban development;
• Managing resources allocated for urban development projects, including budgeting and financial oversight;
• Conducting regular assessments of urban development projects to ensure they meet their objectives and deliver desired outcomes;
• Evaluating and recommending for approval research findings on urbanization and urban-related issues;
• Ensuring coordination of advisory on best practice on urbanization and urban development;
• Ensuring coordination of innovation and use of modern technology in urban and urban development practices;
• Reviewing and ensuring implementation of strategies for the domestication of international urban agenda into the county policies and programmes;
• Reviewing and recommending joint projects to be implemented by both levels of government in urban areas; and
• Providing training and support to urban development professionals and local authorities to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Performing any other duties and responsibilities that shall be assigned by the supervisor (s) from time to time

Requirements for appointment

• Be a citizen of Kenya;
• Has at least seven years post-qualification professional experience in urban development and engineering works;
• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Urban & Regional Planning; Civil Engineering, Urban Design, Land Economics, Architecture, Environmental Planning and Management or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A master’s degree in the relevant field is an added advantage;
• Is registered as a Physical Planner or Engineer under the Physical Planners Registration Act  1996 and Engineers Board of Kenya;
• Be a corporate member of Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter) or Town and County Planners Association (TCPAK) or Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) and in good standing;
• Has a certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution;
• Be proficient in Computer Applications;
• Has a proven administrative ability and professional competence necessary for 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 urban development matters; and Is not otherwise disqualified under the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution or any other written law.