Director, Urban Development (Re-advertisement) at Migori County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 physical and land use development plans;
• Preparation of local physical and land use development plans; 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
• Recommending to the county government the establishment of planning units as may be necessary;
• Maintaining land information system to guide physical and land use planning;
• Communicating decisions of the county government on development applications
• Issuance of development permission and other development control instruments under the Physical and Land Use Planning Act,2019
• Overseeing the preparation and implementation of Urban Development policies, legislations, policies, strategies, standards, guidelines and programs.
• Formulation of Housing Policies; 
• Promotion of participatory approaches and capacity building in the Housing development process; 
• Liaising with stakeholders to establish and maintain land banks for housing development; 
• Proper management of resources for housing and human settlements development; 
• Implementation, monitoring and evaluation of housing programmes and advising the County Government on housing matters; 
• Promotion of appropriate building materials and construction technologies; and 
• Management and maintenance of County Government owned houses 

Requirements for appointment

• Is a citizen of Kenya
• Holds a bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning or related discipline from a recognized university
• A master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Is registered as a physical planner under the Physical Planners Registration Act, 1996 and is in good standing with the relevant professional body
• Be a corporate member of Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter) or Town and County Planners Association (TCPAK)
• 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 
• Has at least five years post-qualification professional experience in physical and land use planning
• Demonstrate managerial and professional competence in work performance and exhibit a thorough understanding of national policies, goals, objectives, and ability to relate them to Physical Planning and Urban Development Matters.
•   Is not otherwise disqualified under the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution or any other written law.