Physical Planner - 2 Positions at Kwale County Government

65/2023/KCPSB: PYHSICAL PLANNER (REGISTERED) JOB GROUP ‘N’ – 2 POST
Duties and Responsibilities

•  Providing technical advice to the County on physical planning matters
•  Overseeing implementation of the physical development policies, guidelines, strategies and spatial plans
•  Overseeing development of a framework for development of County infrastructure
•  Coordinate site analysis
•  Overseeing collection of geographical data for preparation, design and review of physical development plan
•  Spearheading vetting and verification of physical development and building plans
•  Regulate use of County land
•  Overseeing implementation of development control and preservation orders
•  Providing technical advice on matters concerning alienation and appropriate use of land such as change of use, extension of use, extension of lease, sub -division of land and amalgamation of county land
•  Managing and maintaining physical planning records and data banks
•  Resolving conflicts arising from physical planning processes
•  Initiating and facilitating research on urbanization strategies and policies and any other matters related to physical planning
•  Collaboration with other stakeholders and the National Land Commission and National Government on matters related to Physical planning
•  Any ither duties as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements for appointments

•  Served for minimum period of at least three (3) years and above
•  Bachelor’s degree in any of the following discipline; Urban and Regional planning, urban planning or town planning or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
•  Membership to Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya
•  Registration with Physical Planners Registration Board
•  Attended Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution in Kenya
•  Certificate in computer application from a recognized institution in Kenya
•  Demonstrated a thorough understanding for national goals, policies, objectives and the ability to relate them to the physical planning function