Physical Planner at Baringo County Government

Job Details/Description
(REF BCPSB/17/2023)
Terms of service; Permanent and Pensionable
Salary; As per SRC
Duties and responsibilities;

•  Provide technical advice to the County on Physical planning matters;
•  Oversee implementation of the physical development policies, guidelines, strategies and spatial plans;
•  Oversee development of a framework for development of County Infrastructure;
•  Coordinate site analysis;
•  Oversee collection of geographical data for preparation, design and review of physical development plan;
•  Spearhead vetting and verification of Physical development and building plans;
•  Regulate use of County land;
•  Oversee implementation of development control and preservation orders;
•  Provide 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;
•  Manage and maintain physical planning records and data banks;
•  Resolve conflicts arising from physical planning processes;
•  Initiate and facilitate research on urbanization strategies and policies and any other matter related to physical planning;
•  Collaborate with other stakeholders and the National Land Commission and National Government on matters related to physical planning;

Requirements for the appointment

•  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 will be an added advantage;
•  Membership to Kenya Institute of Planners (KIP) or Architectural Association of Kenya,(Town Planning Chapter)
•  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.