Principal Physical Planning Officer at County Government of Kericho

Duties and responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Initiating, preparing and monitoring the implementation of county and local physical development plans;
• Preparing action plans for specific projects such as residential housing schemes, shopping centers, industrial estates and recreational facilities;
• Providing advice to government and private agencies on development proposals and plans; implementing and providing feedback on physical planning guidelines and standards;
• Undertaking thematic regional studies on matters relating to physical planning;
• Managing physical planning data;
• Setting agenda and convening physical planning liaison committee meetings;
• Keeping records of deliberations and communicating decisions of the physical planning liaison committee;
• providing advice on development control;
• Carrying out public education on physical planning matters; and
• Preparing annual state of physical planning reports on county and local physical development plans.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town Planning from a recognized institution;
• Be registered by the Planners Registration Board;
• Should have served in the grade of chief physical planner for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Be a corporate member of Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter);
• Have a certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Have a certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
• Have demonstrated merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Terms of Service: Three (3) Year Contract.