Job Opportunities at National Land Commission

JOB REF: NLC/LAM/1/2023

Terms of Appointment The appointment will be on a Five (5) years contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance

Job Purpose

The position exists to provide strategic leadership, technical expertise and coordination of the Directorate to deliver on their specific functions that contribute to the overall Commission’s mandate. These functions derive from the Constitution of Kenya and the Land Act (public land administration and management. Public Land Inventory, Monitoring of Land Rights), the National Land Commission Act (Public Land Information System) and the Land Registration Act (Commission Plans and Records Registry).

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Oversights management of the Land Administration and Management Directorate;
• Supervises the Deputy Directors in-charge of the Survey Services, Land Administration, PLIM, and National Resource Management NRM Departments;
• Provides leadership in Directorate, formulation and review of all policies, procedures and strategies on the core mandates of the Directorate to ensure delivery of Commission’s strategies;
• Oversees implementation of Directorate’s programmes to give effect to Commission’s mandate;
• Leads in development of budgets and monitors implementation of planned activities in the Departments within the Directorate;
• Oversees provision of advisories to national and county government and other stakeholders for sustainable conservation and utilization of natural resources;
• Oversees development of appropriate policies and strategies recommended for enhanced benefit sharing, access and use of natural resources;
• Undertakes performance management of staff in the Directorate;
• Oversees the mentorship program in the Directorate for all staff;
• Oversees implementation of Commission’s resolutions on allocation of public land on behalf of the National and County Governments;
• Oversights mapping and documentation of all public land;
• Spearheads regularization and verification of ownership of land in market and urban centres in the Counties;
• Oversights monitoring of utilization of public land under the management of the designated State Agencies for the intended purposes to ensure sustainable management;
• Oversights handling of public land disputes and complaints;
• Spearheads undertaking of public land reservations and conversion;
• Oversights issuance of consents for public land transactions
• Steers the maintenance of up-to-date Public Land Register and records linked to the Public LandInventory;
• Oversees implementation of Commission and Management Policy directions in the Directorate;
• Oversees the development and management of the Commission Plans & Maps Registry;
• Oversees the development and maintenance of a functional public land inventory (PLI);
• Oversees the development and maintenance of an effective public land information system (PLIS);
• Oversees the execution of the land rights monitoring function;
• Oversees the development of framework and tools for monitoring registration of rights and interests in land;
• Oversees the overall automation of Commission’s land administration and management functions;
• Facilitates the conversion (scanning, geo-referencing and vectorization) of all hard copy maps and plans; Oversees development and maintenance of inventory of natural resources and generation of databases/ geoportals for supporting decision-making by county and national government on their use and sustainable management;
• Coordinate the management and maintenance of public land that has endangered or endemic species of flora and fauna, critical habitats or protected areas;
• Oversees monitoring of ecosystems and provision of recommendations to actors for their conservation and protection;
• Oversees demarcation of ecologically sensitive areas that are within public lands and prevent environmental degradation and climate change;
• Oversees the mapping and demarcation of boundaries for important ecologically sensitive public lands to support conservation and wise-use;
• Oversees inspection/audit of all public land including leased or reserved to ensure compliance with lease/vesting orders terms and conditions; and
• Guides the preparation and presentation of Commission Papers on Land Administration and Management to the Land and Management Committee of the Commission
• Oversees the preparation and dissemination of the status of Public Land Inventory in the Country;
• Leads collaboration with the Ministry of Lands in the development of all Land administration and management issues;
• Oversees implementation of all land administration and management procedures and operations;
• Leads the preparation and planning of all survey and geo-referencing fieldwork activities of the Directorate; Undertakes staff performance management in the Directorate;
• Provides advisories to the Commission and other Directorates on matters touching on public land administration and management, natural resource management, surveying, Land Information Management and Land Rights Monitoring;
• Oversees the execution of survey support services to Commission Directorates and Departments;
• Oversees the verification of survey plans and maps received by the Commission;
• Facilitates ground surveys for field verification exercises;
• Oversees training of staff in matters survey, land information management and land rights monitoring in the Commission;
• Initiate the process of setting out performance targets;
• Approves leave for staff in Directorate;
• Preparation and implementation of approved annual work plans and budgets;
• Guides compliance with the laid down procedures and processes;
• Supervises preparation of leases prepared after public land allocations;
• Signs consents to transfer Land as instruments to facilitate issuance of titles to public institutions;

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills):
Academic Qualifications;

• Master’s Degree in either Surveying, Geomatic Engineering, Geomatics, GIS, Land Administration, Land Management, Real Estate Management, Land Economics or equivalent from a recognized University.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Land Economics, Land Management, Land Administration, Real Estate Management, Surveying, Geomatic Engineering, GIS or equivalent qualification from a recognized University

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies;

• Full membership in the relevant Chapter of Institution of Surveyors of Kenya. Registered or licensed professional in the respective field of practice
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks
• Previous relevant work experience required.
• Must have served for fifteen (15) years, five (5) of which should be in a comparable position from a reputable organization;

Applicants must possess level of knowledge and skills in the following areas;

• Strategic Leadership Skills;
• Analytical Skills;
• Communication Skills;
• Team leadership skills;
• Knowledge of budget preparation skills;
• Presentation skills;
• Map reading skills
• Negotiation skills,
• Computing skills, 

go to method of application »

JOB REF:NLC/LAM/2/2023

Terms of Appointment The appointment will be on a Permanent and Pensionable terms

Job Purpose

The purpose of the job is to provide leadership in the administration and management of public land in line with the mandate of the National Land Commission as provided for in Article 67 (2) of the 2010 Constitution; the National Land Commission Act 2012 Section 5, the Land Act 2012 Sections 7 – 36, the Land registration Act 2012, National Land Policy 2009 and other relevant legislations.

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Guides the preparation and implementation of the strategic plan;
• Spearhead setting of the Directorates’ performance targets and preparation of work plans;
• Oversee verification of leases and grants before forwarding for execution;
• Supervises the analysis of various provisions on leases and agreements;
• Spearhead implementation of programs and projects under the Directorate;
• Initiate Squatter Regularization and Formalization Programmes;
• Lead in setting criteria for identifying persons occupying land as squatters;
• Evaluates claims on land and makes recommendations for documentation;
• Formulates the development and implementation of technical standards for service delivery in the Counties; Initiates appropriate action for noncompliance with land development conditions;
• Steer planning and budgeting for the programmes of the Directorate;
• Manage performance and capacity building;
• Puts in place monitoring and evaluating performance and preparation of reports;
• Directs land administration and management issues which include allocations, preparations of leases and development applications such as renewal of leases, subdivisions and amalgamation;
• Carry out capacity building for public Land Administrators and Managers.
• Recommend approval of applications for issuance of letters of allotment on public land;
• Prepares leases and transfers of land on public land for execution by the Director, Land Administration; Evaluates approval of development applications such as renewal of leases, subdivisions and amalgamation; Analyses land issue and provide recommendations to the Director;
• Investigates land complaints for consideration by the Commission;
• Supervises the preparation of the departmental procurement plan;
• Reviews approval of leave applications;
• Monitors performance of staff in the department;
• Oversees handover of allocated land and taking over acquired land;
• Oversees maintenance of a register of all allocated Public Land, Leases extended/renewed, converted land; and change of /extension of use applications;
• Oversees vesting of acquired land to relevant public institutions.
• Coordinates hearings on public land disputes and complaints;
• Facilities monitoring of public land to ensure that public institutions assigned land sustainably manage that land for the intended purposes;
• Oversees the management of Lessor/Lessee Relationships;
• Coordinates monitoring of implementation of Public Land Management Guidelines;
• Provide Land Management advisory and support to public Institutions;
• Supervises inspection/audit of all public land including leased or reserved land to ensure compliance with lease/vesting orders, terms and conditions;
• Oversights revenue collection (stand premium, ground rent, rates, license fees and royalties) on Public Land by National, County Governments and Public institutions;
• Supervises preparation and issuance of Land Management notices and advisories;
• Supervises management of the Repository of Land Management Records;
• Oversights the monitoring program of Registration of rights and interests in land in the country;
• Oversights formulation of guidelines for use by Public agencies, International organizations, Development partners, statutory bodies and State corporations;
• Supervises maintenance of land records for faster retrieval of information;
• Prepares monthly reports;

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills):
Academic Qualifications;

• Master’s Degree in either Land Administration, Land Management, Real Estate Management, Land Economics or equivalent from a recognized University.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Land Economics, Land Management, Land Administration, Real Estate Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized University

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies;

• Full Membership of the relevant Chapter of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya Registration or licensing in the respective field of practice
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks
• Previous relevant work experience required.
• Must have served for twelve (12) years, three (3) years of which must be experience in comparable positions in Public Service or from any reputable organization.

Applicants must possess level of knowledge and skills in the following areas;

• Strategic Leadership Skills;
• Analytical Skills;
• Communication Skills;
• Computing skills;
• Team leadership skills;
• Knowledge of budget preparation skills;
• Presentation skills;
• Map reading skills

go to method of application »

JOB REF:NLC/LAM/3/2023

Terms of Appointment The appointment will be on a Permanent and Pensionable terms.

Job Purposes

The purpose of this job is to implement policies and administrative procedures and processes of land management in line with the National Land Commission mandate on administration and management of public land as provided for in statute

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the implementation of the standard operations, procedures and processes and best practices in land management.
• Manage staff performance under the officer
• Manage leave applications for staff.
• Processes land development applications;
• Prepares and verify leases/grants and other documents;
• Undertakes investigations on land complaints and provide advice;
• Coordinates investigations on suspected grants and leases;
• Processes cancellations/revocation documents for registration and refunds;
• Undertakes site inspections for specific cases or requests;
• Assesses and demand legal fees;
• Supervises verification of plot attributes in terms of size, ownership, land rent, location and payments based on criteria given;
• Supervises preparation of letters of allotment for the subplots;
• Evaluates the authenticity of letters of allotment;
• Maintains and disseminates land information;
• Attends to members of the public and offers advice on minor land issues;
• Presents feedback to stakeholders on land administration and management issues;
• Implements the annual and individual work plan for the Directorate in line with established timelines and quality standards;
• Presents feedback to stakeholders on land administration and management issues;
• Manages handover of allocated land and taking over acquired land.
• Maintains of a register of all allocated Public Land, Leases extended/renewed, converted land; and change of /extension of use applications;
• Undertakes vesting of acquired land to relevant public institutions.
• Handles logistics for hearings on public land disputes and complaints;
• Handles logistics for monitoring of public land to ensure that public institutions assigned land sustainably manage that land for the intended purposes;
• Coordinates management of Lessor/Lessee Relationships;
• Undertakes monitoring of implementation of Public Land Management Guidelines; prepares Land Management advisory and support to public Institutions;
• Handles logistics for inspection/audit of all public land including leased or reserved land to ensure compliance with lease/vesting orders, terms and conditions;
• Monitors revenue collection (stand premium, ground rent, rates, license fees and royalties) on Public Land by National, County Governments and Public institutions;
• Prepares and submits for issuance, Land Administration and Management notices and advisories;
• Manages Repository of Land Management Records;
• Handles logistics for the monitoring program of Registration of rights and interests in land in the country;
• Handles logistics on formulation of guidelines for use by Public agencies, International organizations, Development partners, statutory bodies and State corporations;
• Monitors compliance with development conditions;
• Undertakes site inspections for specific cases or requests;
• Maintains and disseminates land information;
• Implements the annual and individual work plan for the Directorate in line with established timelines and quality standards;
• Prepares monthly reports.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills):
Academic Qualifications;

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Land Economics, Land Management, Land Administration, Real Estate Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized University

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies;

• Full Membership of the relevant Chapter of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya Registration or
• Licensing in the respective field of practice.
• Have Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution

Previous relevant work experience required.

• Must have served for nine (9) years, three (3) years of which must be experience in comparable positions in Public Service or from any reputable organization.

Applicants must possess level of knowledge and skills in the following areas;

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills
• Computing skills
• Problem solving skills
• Supervisory skills
• Map and plan interpretation skills
• Analytical skills
• Decision making skills
• Team leadership skills

go to method of application »

REF:NLC/LAM/4/2023

Terms of Appointment The appointment will be on a Permanent and Pensionable terms.

Job purpose:

The purpose of this job is to collate land information, document, disseminate and initiate basic land administration processes in line with the National Land Commission mandate on administration and management of public land.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises and assigns duties to the Assistant Land Management Officer
• Informs on enquiries of land issues;
• Maintains the file tracking system;
• Receives feedback from stakeholders;
• Verifies property status
• Prepares grants and leases;
• Receives development applications;
• Drafts letters forwarding executed titles and documents for registration;
• Types allocation letters;
• Receives and file applications;
• Prepares valuation requisition forms for determination of rent;
• Drafts letters communicating decisions on applications;
• Processes applications for land and land development;
• Prepares inventory of allocated land and vested acquired land.
• Drafts vesting notices, orders and reservations of acquired land to relevant public institutions.
• Assists secretariat to the Commission Committee hearings on public land disputes and complaints;
• Undertakes field visits on monitoring of public land to ensure that public institutions assigned land sustainably manage that land for the intended purposes;
• Ingests data into the inventory managing Lessor/Lessee Relationships;
• Collects and collates information on status of registration of rights and interests in land in the country;
• Assists secretariat formulating guidelines for use by Public agencies, International organizations, Development partners, statutory bodies and State corporations;
• Maintains and implements individual annual work plans.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills):
Academic Qualifications;

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Land Economics, Land Management, Land Administration, Real Estate Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies;

• Graduate member in a relevant Chapter of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya

Applicants must possess level of knowledge and skills in the following areas;

• Communication skills
• Computing skills
• Organisational skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical Skills
• Decision making skills
• Map and plan interpretation skills

go to method of application »

JOB REF:NLC/LAM/5/2023

Terms of Appointment The appointment will be on a Permanent and Pensionable terms

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for the execution of data standards and guidelines and in user support to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in processes and procedures. Additionally, the position provides consolidation in the preparation and custody of geospatial data and information for the Commission

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Supervises and coordinates field data collection
• Preserves public land records
• Administers retrieval of GIS data
• Validates of metadata
• Coordinates of public land data and information collection
• Consolidates of verified parcel boundaries for dispute resolution
• Carries out boundary identification exercises for inspection of compulsory acquisition
• Carries out boundary markings for vesting of compulsorily acquired land
• Coordinates of geo-referencing, digitizing and any other data conversion procedures
• Performs coordinate transformation procedures
• Coordinates processing of geospatial records from public institutions
• Oversees the storage and archiving of geospatial records from public institutions
• Conducts cataloguing of geospatial records
• Organizes and correlates geodatabase for public land inventory
• Maintains and updates data and information backup records
• Designs map for internal and external use
• Supervises plotting services
• Services and maintains data collection and conversion equipment
• Analysis GIS data to support decision making in survey and land administration in line with the commission’s mandate.
• Ensures quality control of geospatial records
• Trains Trainers in GIS operationalization and application

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills):
Academic Qualifications;

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution in Geomatic Engineering, Geospatial Engineering, Geo-Information Technology, Land Surveying and Photogrammetry, or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies;

• Graduate member of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya.

Applicants must possess level of knowledge and skills in the following areas;

• GIS skills
• Remote sensing skills
• Communication
• Presentation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Supervisory skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Computing skills
• Team leadership skills

go to method of application »

JOB REF: NLC/HRA/1/2023

Terms of Appointment The appointment will be on a Five (5) years contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Leads the design, development, implementation and evaluation of HR and Administration functional strategy to promote employee engagement and drive a high performance culture in line with the Commission’s overall strategy.
• Provides oversight in the translation of the strategic imperatives of the Directorate into achievable plans with established priorities and make periodic adjustments as required.
• Contributes as a member of senior management in formulating corporate strategies, policies, plans and budgets and in monitoring the Commission’s performance to achieve corporate objectives and targets.
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of human resource budget for efficient allocation of resources in line with the human resource strategy.
• Guides in the preparation and implementation of Directorate work plans in line with the humanresource strategy.
• Leads in the development and implementation of leading practice strategies in talent development, talent Management and HR Operations that strengthen the Commission’s people capabilities and feeds into the overall corporate strategy.
• Leads in benchmarking to keep abreast on local and global HR and Administration best practices and make recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer on how these impacts the HR role.
• Oversees the design, development and implementation of innovative HR strategies in Human Resource Directorate that are in line with the Commission’s overall strategy.
• Provides leadership in reviewing and assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of the Commission HR and Administration policies, procedures and processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintains awareness and knowledge of contemporary HR practices and provides suitable interpretation to management and staff.
• Guides, coaches and equips senior management with skills and knowledge to enable them address diverse HR related issues within their Directorates and Departments.
• Advises on appropriate Commission Secretariat’s structures, business processes and job design to maximize commission’s effectiveness.
• Drives the process of acquiring, training and developing high calibre, skilled and well-motivated employees in the Commission capable of matching present and future operational and business requirements in line with the Commission’s strategy.
• Oversees the cascading of Commission’s strategy into individual performance targets and presents annual performance evaluation outcomes and advice on appropriate interventions to senior management.
• Leads in formulation of framework for a consistent and strategic approach to talent management processes including identification of top performers, career progression and succession planning.
• Guides in formulation and implementation of a learning and development framework to support strategic objectives of the Commission.
• Champions culture transformation initiatives in Commission to entrench and drive desired behaviours that bring to life the Commission’s values amongst all Commission staff.
• Advises senior management on employee communication strategies to maximize staff engagement and minimize conflict.
• Oversees the development and monitors the implementation of policies and procedures on disciplinary processes, dispute handling and grievance management to support strategic objectives of the Commission.
• Provides leadership in development and implementation of effective reward management strategies and remuneration policies that promote talent acquisition, retention, motivation and improved productivity.
• Provides an oversight role in the management of the payroll in the Commission.
• Leads in the development of strategies, policies and procedures for the effective management of H.R functions in the Commission, as provided for by the relevant laws pertaining to Human Resource Management.
• Lead in formulation of a risk management framework in human resource management, to ensure appropriate strategies are developed and implemented to protect the Commission from the negative impact of risks associated with human resource management.
• Drives the implementation of the staff performance management system.
• Advises on staffing levels of the Commission.
• Coach, mentor, guide and counsel staff to enhance productivity and succession management in the Commission.
• Advises the Commission on general administrative issues and practices in the Commission.
• Provides oversight in the development and implementation of Administration Services strategy and align it to the overall Commission strategic plan in order to provide timely service delivery to the Commission, in the areas of security management, transport, and office management, to support the delivery of efficient and effective service by the Commission.
• Provides leadership in the Management of Commission facilities (Buildings, equipment’s etc.) by planning and budgeting for maintenance for effective operation and service delivery.
• Guides in the development and implementation of tools and processes that enhance efficiency in the delivery of transport services for the Commission, to enhance efficiency in the operations of the Commission through timely and quality provision of transport services.
• Oversees office management services such as lease and fleet management to ensure delivery in a timely manner and with consideration to high quality standards to support the delivery of Commission services in an efficient way.
• Provides leadership in planning and implementation of all capital projects for the Commission to ensure proper allocation and utilization of resources.
• Provides oversight role in the performance of outsourced services such as cleaning, security, catering, etc to ensure that there is value for money.
• Manages Commission administration services funds and resources to ensure prudent use of the resources and to garner the trust of stakeholders in the ability of the Commission to deliver on its mandate.
• Provides leadership in the development, implementation and management of the health and safety matters as per the provisions of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA) regulations, WIBA Act, Directorate of Safety and Health (DOSH) guidelines and National Road Safety Measures for safety of staff in the Commission.
• Guides in the interpretation and implementation of the provisions of the Kenya National Archives and Documentation Services Act, Cap 19 on records management in the Commission
• Provides leadership in the management of the outsourced services for the staff medical insurance cover, Group Life Assurance and Group Personal Accident Cover for efficient service delivery and value for money.
• Secretary to the Human Resource & Administration Committee (HRAC) of the Commission.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills):
Academic Qualifications;

• Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Personnel Management, Public Administration, Social Sciences or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Personnel Management, Public Administration, Social Sciences or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies;

• Postgraduate Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development or Industrial Relations or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;
• Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP-K).
• Current Practicing Certificate of the Institute of Human Resource Management
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks

Previous relevant work experience required.

• Must have served for fifteen (15) years of service, five (5) of which should be in a comparable position from a reputable organization

Applicants must possess level of knowledge and skills in the following areas;

• Knowledge of Kenya Labour Laws and other related HR legislations.
• Counselling Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Knowledge of HR metrics
• Planning skills

go to method of application »

JOB REF: NLC/FCP/1/2023

Terms of Appointment The appointment will be on a Permanent and Pensionable terms

Job Purpose

This position provides strategic leadership in effective coordination of Finance and account activities to maintain a compliant financial management system and efficient utilization of Commission resources and assets

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Develops and implements internal financial and accounting policies, strategies, standards, programmes and regulations;
• implements financial management and accounting regulations, systems and procedures as per the PFMA;
• Provides technical advice on financial management and accounting for the Commission’s financial resources;
• Maintains books of accounts relating to income and expenditure as well as assets and liabilities of the Commission;
• Monitors budget and reporting; ensuring statutory deductions are remitted to relevant authorities;
• Prepares budgets for the recurrent and development votes;
• Preparers quarterly expenditure forecasts;
• Initiates proposals seeking funds for additional expenditure and reallocations during the year;
• Preparers management and statutory reports to aid in decision making;
• Implements of approved annual budget;
• Compiles budget estimates, expenditure proposals, budget outputs and Outcomes and fiscal returns and reports;
• Updates records on financial and accounting operations;
• Determines controls to ensure the integrity of financial procedures and records;
• Monitors expenditure and projects on a periodic basis and ensure timely disbursement of funds;
• Monitors and evaluating performance of the Directorate;
• Plans and prepares budgets for the Directorate; and
• Prepares progress reports of the Directorate.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills):
Academic Qualifications;

• Master’s Degree in Business Management, Administration, Finance, Commerce or Economics from a recognized institution
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Administration, Finance, Commerce or Economics from a recognized institution

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies;

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA K)
• Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks.

Previous relevant work experience required.

• Must have served for twelve (12) years, three (3) years of which must be experience in comparable positions in Public Service or from any reputable organization.

Applicants must possess level of knowledge and skills in the following areas;

• Analytical Skills
• Organizational skills
• Strategic leadership skills
• Transformational leadership skills
• Financial management skills
• Knowledge of PFM (Act)
• Decision Making Skills

go to method of application »

JOB REF: NLC/LUP/1/2023

Terms of Appointment The appointment will be on a Permanent and Pensionable terms

Job Purpose

The purpose of this job is to undertake monitoring and oversight over the preparation and implementation of land use plans by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), County governments and Community Land Management Committees in accordance with Article 67(2) (h) of the Constitution, Section 5(1) (h) of the National Land Commission Act, 2012; Physical and Land use Planning Act, 2019 and other land laws.

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Supervises and provides guidance to Land Use Planning Officers on the Implementation of Land Use plans.
• Leads in monitoring implementation of land use plans by the Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
• Undertakes monitoring of land use planning by Ministries, Departments and agencies (MDAS), county governments and communities to determine adherence to standards and guidelines.
• Reviews land use plans prepared by the Ministries, Departments, state Agencies (MDAs) County
• governments and Community Land Management Committees in line with the provisions of land use planning laws.
• Conducts research on matters relating to land use planning at the inter-county and county level and make recommendations.
• Collects land use planning data and information on emerging issues and provide feedback to
• inform preparation and updating of land use planning guidelines and standards.
• Prepares Public Education and sensitization materials on land use plan preparation, implementation and review of plans.
• Updates inventory of land use plans submitted to the Commission by public agencies, county governments, national government and community land management committees.
• Evaluates Airspace Master Plan for the safe and efficient utilization of Kenyan airspace; (section 7(v) of the Civil Aviation Act No 21 of 2013).
• Undertakes public education on land use planning to promote public awareness on development control.
• Evaluates land use plans for strategic national projects as per section 69 of the Physical and Land Use Planning Act, 2019.
• Undertakes land suitability studies for land acquisition for public use and land banking.
• Undertakes research and drafts responses on parliamentary question related to land use planning.
• Drafts advisories to National Land Commission coordinators at County Levels in their function of processing development applications.
• Prepares state of land use planning reports for submission to other oversight agencies.
• Prepares monitoring report on implementation of land use plans
• Updates Principal Land Use planning Officers on emerging issues on land use planning.
• Represents the Directorate in various committees, conferences and workshops.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills):
Academic Qualifications;

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional planning or other relevant field from a recognized university

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies;

• Graduate member certificate from a recognized planners’ professional association and in good standing.

Previous relevant work experience required.

• At least 5 years’ experience in Urban and Regional Planning or in a comparable position from a reputable organization.
• Understanding of various types of plans at urban, inter-county, county and national levels.
• Knowledge of the Constitution 2010, relevant legislation including Land Act, 2012 Physical and Land use planning Act, 2019 County Governments Act, 2012 and Urban Areas and Cities Act 2011 and other land laws.

Applicants must possess level of knowledge and skills in the following areas;

• Planning skills.
• Managerial skills.
• Organization skills.
• Computing skills.
• Communication skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Supervisory skills.
• Counselling skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Report writing.

go to method of application »

JOB REF: NLC/LADR/1/2023 

Terms of Appointment The appointment will be on a Permanent and Pensionable terms.

Job purpose:

Responsible for the management of Legal Advice to the Commission and safeguards its interests through various legal initiatives and facilitates decision making for enhanced effectiveness in the fulfilment of its Constitutional and Statutory mandate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate work plans and supervise officers to ensure management of work is in line with set targets.
• Implements policies, procedures and regulations on Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution;
• Prepares preliminary legal documents and instruments;
• Ensures compliance to policies, procedures and regulations on legal affairs and enforcement;
• Conducts research on emerging trends on legislative and regulatory changes and dispute resolutions that impact on the Commission’s mandate, functions and powers;
• Drafts of legal opinions,
• Represents the Commission on litigation and court cases for the Commission;
• Drafts contracts, lease agreements and memorandum of understanding between the Commission and its collaborators;
• Enforces legal decisions, court orders, contracts and leases;
• Prepares reports and findings for litigation and court cases for the Commission;
• Undertakes the Commission’s law review to ensure set standards and procedures are effective;
• Ensures compliance and enforcement of various legislations;
• Undertakes risk management, case management, alternative dispute resolution and mediation;
• Facilitates the process of Gazettement of Notices to ensure proper communication;
• Investigates complaints of present or historical land injustices and development of related investigative findings;
• Undertakes traditional and alternative dispute resolution in land dispute handling and management; and
• Develops and implements programmes in line with appropriate provisions of Article 67 and Article 69 of the Constitution

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills):
Academic Qualifications;

• Bachelor of laws degree (LLB) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies;

• Have Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Have valid practicing certificate/license;
• Have membership with the Law Society of Kenya (LSK);
• Have Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

Previous relevant work experience required.

• 9 years of service, 3 years of which should be in a comparable position from a reputable organization.

Applicants must possess level of knowledge and skills in the following areas;

• Good understanding of the Constitution.
• Soft Skills.
• Communication Skills.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Organizational Skills.
• Ability to work under Pressure.
• Ability to lead and manage teams.
• Problem solving skills.
• Supervisory Skills.
   

go to method of application »

JOB REF: NLC/LADR/2/2023

Terms of Appointment The appointment will be on a Permanent and Pensionable terms

Job purpose:

Assists in management of Legal Advice to the Commission and safeguards its interests through various legal initiatives and facilitates decision making for enhance effectiveness in the fulfillment of its Constitutional and Statutory mandate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate work plans and supervise officers to ensure management of work is in line with set targets.
• Reviews and files pleadings, petitions and other documents relevant to court actions to ensure that the legal team is assisted in the preparation for court cases;
• Investigates claims and complaints on land management;
• Drafts legal opinions and other relevant legal documents;
• Drafts local agreements, leases and contractual documents;
• Undertakes surveys and research on assigned legal issues;
• Collates and analyses research data and findings of court proceedings;
• Interviews clients for proper referrals and prepares briefs and papers on legal issues;
• Attends court and represents the Commission in cases where the Commission is a party;
• Provides legal assistance to the commission’s tribunals and committee;
• Disseminates legal documents for use by the Commission;
• Liaises with external counsel on matters where the commission has instructed external counsel to handle cases;
• Prepares drafts reports for the gazettement of notices;
• Undertakes legal transactions including recovery, conveyance agreements, leases and partnerships

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills):
Academic Qualifications;

• Bachelor of laws degree (LLB) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies;

• Have Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Have valid practicing certificate/license;
• Have membership with the Law Society of Kenya (LSK);

Previous relevant work experience required.

• 5 years of service in a comparable position from a reputable organization

Applicants must possess level of knowledge and skills in the following areas;

• Good understanding of the Constitution.
• Soft Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to lead and manage teams
• Problem solving skills
• Supervisory Skills