Physical Planning Officer I, Central Office at Kenya Power

Job Ref. HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1991

This position will be reporting to the respective Senior Property Officer. The key duties and responsibilities will include;

• Carry out change/extension of users for new and existing sites to allow development approvals of Company projects as per intended use.
• Initiate land administration process through registration/titling, amalgamation, subdivision and lease extension to safeguarding the Company interest.
• Initiate and carry out stakeholder engagements for Land Use Plans, prepare land use and site plans for optimal utilization of space/land.
• Engage with external stakeholders in land use planning collaborations ensuring company interests are advocated and secured sustainably within relevant legal and regulatory frameworks while applying company procedures and processes.
• Map out Company property for easier decision making.
• Maintain an inventory of all company property including a digital accurate database.
• Ensure settlement statutory payments to relevant authorities including land rates/ground rent and stamp duty.
• Ensure both physical and legal security of all fixed boundaries.
• Safe custody of Company titles, lease documents and other accountable documents.
• Analyse and apply national laws, county by-laws, building codes and zoning regulations pertaining to land and property.
• Coordinate development control/zoning for proposed projects to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Participate in acquisition of land parcels for use by the company;
• Ensure timely renewal of grants and other land leases.
• Implement strategies, policies, work processes, instructions and standards on corporate real estate management.
• Participate in development of strategies and work regulations as pertains corporate real estate management.
• Supervise works being undertaken by external physical planners and surveyors to ensure professionalism and timely conclusion.

Appointment Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning or other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
• Member of Kenya Institute of Planners/Town and County Planners of Kenya.
• Be a member of good standing.
• Registered physical planner with Planners Registration Board, Board of
• Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS) or other relevant body.
• Six (6) years relevant work experience in physical planning
• Demonstrated results in work performance
• Good interpersonal and communication skills 
• A high degree of initiative & analytical thinking
• Attention to detail and self-driven;
• Task Oriented;
• Planning Skills
• Negotiation skills;
• Reporting skills