Land Officer Assistant III at Vihiga County Government

The purpose of this job is to collocate land information, document, disseminate and initiate basic land administration processes in line with the

• County/National Land Commission mandate on administration and management of public land.
• Draft letters of allotment and submits to the Senior Land
• Administration officer for verification;
• Prepare Valuation requisition for determination of Stand premium and rent payable to the Commission;
• Draft memos for seeking approval of development applications such as extension and renewal of leases and submit for review by the Senior Land Administration Officer;
• Establish status of land, capture and update land information for effective service delivery
• Receive and respond to complaints relating to land matters and direct them to supervisors.

Requirements for appointment

• Diploma in Land Economics, Land Management, Land Administration, Real Estate Management, Land information systems, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to the land sector;
• Knowledge in land administration and management theories and best practices;
• Map reading and interpretation skills;
• An understanding of the social cultural and political environment that influence land management;
• Computing skills;
• Analytical skills;
• A candidate with work experience shall be an added advantage;
• Satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.