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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Assistant Director Housing CSG 7;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Valuation, Property Management, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Land Economics, Real Estate And Land Administration, Building Economics, Estate Management, Sociology, Community Development, Statistics, Environmental Studies, Geography or equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
• been registered by any of the following bodies; Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors, Engineers Registration Board, Institute Of Surveyors Of Kenya, Physical Planners Registration Board, Valuers Registration Board, National Environment Management Authority Board, any other relevant and recognized professional body; and
• demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities
• and initiative in general organization and management of the housing function.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• planning, designing, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of housing projects for home ownership and rental by civil servants;
• formulating, reviewing, interpretation and implementation of civil servants housing policies;
• researching on civil servants housing demand;
• formulating and implementing financing strategies, ensuring delivery of affordable
• housing, facilitation of ownership transfer to purchasers, ensuring safekeeping of leases and titles;
• translating project briefs into concepts;
• facilitating procurement of consultancy services and building works;
• engaging housing development partners;
• facilitating issuance of loans to civil servants for construction or purchase of houses;
• maintaining assets inventory for civil servants housing; and guiding, supervising and development of staff and management of financial resources.

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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Assistant Director Estate Management, CSG 7;
• a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Land Economics, Estate Management , Property Management And Valuation ,Facility Management, Building
• Economics, Regional/Urban Planning, Construction Management, Structural/Civil/Building/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or any other equivalent from a recognized university in Kenya;
• been registered by any of the following bodies; Institute of Surveyors Of Kenya,
• Board of Architects and Quantity Surveyors, Physical Planners Registration Board and Engineers Registration Board, or any other relevant and recognized professional body; and
• demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities
• and initiative in general organization and management of the housing function.

Duties and Responsibilities

• An officer at this level will be deployed to head a division at the Ministry headquarters.
• He/she will be responsible to the Director, Estate Management. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-
• initiating, formulating and reviewing policies on estate management in relation to maintenance, office accommodation, public servants housing, leasing and housing administration;
• coordinating the activities of various sections including leasing, inventory management, valuation, maintenance, planning and inspectorate, technical and policy administration;
• coordinating the monitoring and evaluation of various government estate projects,
• feasibility studies of estates for re-development and related activities;
• providing guidance in preparation of annual departmental budget; and supervising, managing and developing staff.

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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Senior Superintending Building Surveyor, CSG 8;
• a Bachelors degree in Real Estate or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a registered and current member of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (Building Surveyors Chapter), or relevant professional body; and
• demonstrated staff management skill, effective coordination of building surveying function, merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• An officer at this level will be deployed as a head of a section at headquarters or as one of the Building Surveyors in a Region. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-
• overseeing a portfolio of public office accommodation dealing with management of Government leases ,audits and needs assessments for a cluster of Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies;
• negotiating lease terms and conditions to be consistent with government leasing process and arbitration of estate management related disputes; and
• drawing targets for section, monitoring and evaluation, administration and supervision of all staff working under him/her.

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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Assistant Director, Urban Governance and Management & Resilience, CSG 7;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Land Economics, Building Economics, Architecture, Survey And Photogrammetry, Planning(Urban & Regional, Environmental), Engineering(Civil/ Mechanical/ Structural/Water and Sanitation or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution in Kenya;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Psychology, Social Development or any other relevant Social Sciences from a University recognized in Kenya;
• been a registered member of a relevant professional body (where applicable); and
• demonstrated technical and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• reviewing and implementing Urban Management policies, strategies, procedures and guidance;
• reviewing and recommending draft regulations on urban management;
• coordinating sensitization workshop on ongoing urban management projects and programmes;
• coordinating dissemination of urban management in line with the national urban development policy;
• coordinating on job training to county governments and board on urban management;
• coordinating gender mainstreaming and social inclusivity in urban management projects and programmes;
• reviewing and recommending for approval policies and strategies on urban management;
• reviewing and recommending for approval supportive strategies and plan on urban management;
• reviewing and recommending for approval developed urban management standards and guidance;
• evaluating and recommending for approval advise to national and county governments on matters of urban management;
• evaluating and recommending for approval research findings on urban management related issues;
• ensuring coordination of advisory on best practices on urban management;
• ensuring coordination of innovation and use of modern technology in urban management practices;
• reviewing and ensuring implementation urban management strategies for domestication of international urban agenda;
• reviewing and recommending joint urban management projects to be implemented by both level of government in urban; and
• reviewing and recommending urban management proposals for mobilization of both finance and human resources; and policies and strategies on urbanization and urban development.

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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Assistant Director, Metropolitan Planning and Environment, CSG 7;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Urban Regional Planning, Land Economics, Building Economics, Construction Management, Quantity Survey, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning and Management, Civil Engineering , Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Land Survey and Photogrammetry, Geospatial Engineering, Urban Design, Sociology, Psychology, Social Development or any other relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Psychology, Social Development or any other relevant Social Sciences from a university recognized in Kenya;
• been a registered member of a relevant professional body (where applicable); and
• demonstrated technical and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• reviewing and implementing metropolitan development policies, strategies, procedures, plans, standards and guidelines;
• ensuring implementation of programmes on delineation of metropolitan areas;
• initiating review and dissemination of appropriate legislation and regulations on metropolitan development;
• ensuring implementation of strategic projects and programmes in metropolitan areas including joint projects to be implemented by both levels of government in the capital city;
• providing technical advice to national and county governments on matters of metropolitan development;
• reviewing and ensuring implementation of strategies for domestication of internal metropolitan agenda;
• reviewing and ensuring implementation of spatial plans for the metropolitan regions and major urban areas and transport corridors;
• coordinating implementation of strategic projects and programmes for promotion of Nairobi into a regional and global service hub and other cities in the metropolitan areas;
• coordinating implementation of support maintenance programmes, infrastructure and services for the capital city and metropolitan areas;
• facilitating implementation of the principles of metropolitan cooperation with the capital city county government of Nairobi and other metropolitan areas;
• providing technical support on social and physical infrastructure and services in concurrence with both levels of governments in the capital city and other metropolitan regions; and
• coordinating research, innovation, best practices and use of modern technology in metropolitan development related issues.

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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Assistant Director, Urban Development, CSG 7;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Urban &Regional Planning, Land Economics, Building Economics, Construction Management, Quantity Survey, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning and Management, Survey and Photogrammetry, GIS, Urban Design, Sociology, Psychology or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution in Kenya;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Psychology, Social Development or any other relevant Social Sciences from a recognized institution in Kenya;
• been a registered member of a relevant professional body (where applicable); and demonstrated technical and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• reviewing and implementing urban development policies, strategies, procedures, plans, standards and guidelines;
• reviewing and recommending for approval reports on classification of urban areas;
• reviewing and recommending for approval projects and programmes on urbanization and urban development;
• coordinating gender mainstreaming and social inclusivity in urban projects and programmes;
• reviewing and recommending for approval appropriate legislation on urbanization and urban development;
• reviewing and recommending for approval policies and strategies on urbanization and urban development;
• reviewing and recommending for approval developed standards and guidelines;
• evaluating and recommending for approval advice to national and county governments on matters of urbanization development;
• ensuring coordination of advisory on best practice on urbanization and urban development;
• reviewing and ensuring implementation of strategies for domestication of international urban agenda;
• reviewing and recommending joint projects to be implemented by both levels of government in urban areas; and
• reviewing and recommending proposals for mobilization of both finance and human resources.

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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Assistant Director Land of Surveys. CSG 7;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Land Surveying and Photogrammetry, geomatics, Geomatic Engineering, Technology in Geomatics, Technology in Geo Informatics, Geo Spatial Engineering, Philosophy in Technology (survey) from a university recognized in Kenya;
• full membership of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (MISK);and
• demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to land survey function.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• implementing new survey techniques, policies and human capacity development in line with the changing professional demands;
• ensuring maintenance of national and international boundaries;
• verifying research of new and emerging technologies, astronomical, gravity, magnetic, cadastral. adjudication, sub divisional schemes, photo control, engineering surveys observations, adjudication and general boundary surveys; and
• providing standardization data for maintaining, testing, and calibrating and certifying survey equipment.

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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Chief Superintending Engineer CSG 7;
• a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized university in Kenya;
• been registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (ERB);
• a current valid annual practicing license from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• corporate membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK); and
• demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability required for effective planning direction, control and coordination of structural and civil engineering development programmes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• An officer at this level may be deployed as a head of a division at headquarters or regional office. The duties and responsibilities at the headquarters will include monitoring and execution of the work in specialized fields of engineering in one of the following:

Structural

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• planning, design, supervisor of construction, materials investigation and research related to buildings and other structures like swimming pools;
• directing, control and supervision of maintenance of various structures; and
• controlling and supervision of staff and financial control in the Division

As a regional officer, the officer will be in charge of all Architectural, Engineering and Quantity Surveying services in the region. Duties and responsibilities will at this level include:

• coordinating design, supervision of construction and maintenance of public building
• and civil and other public works; and
• overseeing research activities, administration and supervision of staff

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• administrating matters, procurement, financial control and supervision of staff;
• ensuring sufficiency of design and contact drawings;
• implementing the specifications and quality control;
• formulating design standards and procedures;
• developing research on materials in buildings/civil and marine works and technology;
• registering of consulting engineers; and
• registering civil engineering contractors

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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Chief Superintending Quantity Surveyor CSG 7;
• a Bachelors degree in Building Economics/Quantity Surveying or its equivalent and  relevant qualifications from a recognized university in Kenya;
• been registered with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya as Quantity Surveyor;
• corporate membership of the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK)or Architectural Association of Kenya ( AAK); and
• demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability required for effective planning, direction, and control coordination of quantity surveying function.

Duties and Responsibilities

• An officer at this level may be deployed as the head of division at the headquarters or at a regional office.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• dissemination, formulation, implementation and control of policy on tendering and procurement procedures, financial and contract administration of building construction and maintenance contracts.
• Headquarters
• The officer will be an alternative secretary to the board of registration of architects and quantity surveyors and contactors registration committee supervise staff performance, welfare and discipline;
• organizing for training seminars and workshops for all staff; overseeing field operation; and litigating and arbitration in liaison with other departments and Attorney General chambers

Regional Office

The regional officer will supervise and direct all architectural, engineering and quantity surveying services in the region. Duties and responsibilities will include:-

• coordination of design and supervision of construction and maintenance of public buildings, civil and other public works; and
• being responsible for research activities, administration and supervision of the staff working under him/her.

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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Principal Housing Officer CSG 8;
• been registered by any of the following bodies; Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors, Engineers Registration Board, Institution of Surveyors of Kenya, Physical Planners Registration Board, Valuers Registration Board, National Environment Management Authority Board, any other relevant and recognized professional body;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Valuation, Property Management, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Land Economics, Real Estate And Land Administration, Building Economics, Estate Management, Sociology, Community Development, Statistics, Environmental Studies, Geography or equivalent from a recognized university in Kenya; and
• demonstrated administrative and leadership capabilities in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• An officer at this level will be deployed at the headquarters or in a regional office.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• coordinating and supervising implementation of slum up-grading programmes;
• collecting ,analyzing and dissemination of slum up-grading best practices;
• ensuring the undertaking of informal settlements surveys for policy decision making supervision of pre and post contract work in the construction of physical and social infrastructure;
• identifying locally available resources for slum re-development;
• facilitating liaison between communities and microfinance and credit institutions;
• and guiding, supervising and development of staff.

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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Principal Housing Officer CSG 8;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Valuation, Property Management, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Land Economics, Real Estate and Land Administration, Building Economics, Estate Management, Sociology, Community Development, Statistics, Environmental Studies, Geography or equivalent from a recognized university in Kenya;
• been registered by any of the following bodies; Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors, Engineers Registration Board, Institution of Surveyors of Kenya, Physical Planners Registration Board, Valuers Registration
• Board, National Environment Management Authority Board, and any other relevant and recognized professional body; and
• demonstrated administrative and leadership capabilities in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• An officer at this level will be deployed at the headquarters or in a regional office.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• supervising implementation of housing projects;
• ensuring collection of data, analysis and documentation of completed projects;
• overseeing the carrying out of surveys for policy and decision making;
• supervising pre and post contract work in the construction of civil servants housing projects;
• identifying financial resources for civil servants housing programmes;
• facilitating liaison between civil servant housing tenant purchase and housing finance institutions;
• ensuring maintenance of valid insurance for housing stock;
• coordinating boarding of houses, sale of houses and collection of rent and mortgage;
• facilitating valuation of houses for rental and sale;
• maintaining housing stock;
• guiding, supervising and development of staff; and managing financial resources.

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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Principal Housing Officer CSG 8;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Valuation, Property Management, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Land Economics, Real Estate and Land Administration, Building Economics, Estate Management, Sociology, Community Development, Statistics, Environmental Studies, Geography or equivalent from a recognized university in Kenya; been registered by any of the following bodies; Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors, Engineers Registration Board, Institution of Surveyors of Kenya, Physical Planners Registration Board, Valuers Registration Board, National Environment Management Authority Board, and any other relevant and recognized professional body; and
• demonstrated administrative and leadership capabilities in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• establishing benchmarks and continuously improving efficiency and effectiveness in project design and implementation;
• evaluating public/private partnership and other proposals presented by stakeholders;
• overseeing preparation of design briefs;
• evaluating consultant designs, preparation of tender documents and supervision of pre and post contract work in the construction of housing infrastructure;
• overseeing collection and analysis of data and dissemination of research findings to stakeholders;
• implementing appropriate construction technologies suitable for housing infrastructure development;
• guiding, supervising and developing staff; and managing financial resources.

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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Principal Estate Management Officer CSG 8;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Land Economics, Estate Management, Property Management And Valuation, Facilities Management, Building Economics, Architecture, Rural/Urban Planning, Construction Management, Structural/Civil/Building/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Landscape or equivalent from a recognized university in Kenya;
• been registered by any of the following bodies; Institution of Surveyors of Kenya, Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors, Engineers Registration Board, Physical Planners Registration Board, or any other relevant and recognized professional body; and gained wide experience and demonstrated competence in the organization of Estate Management.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• coordinating and supervising estate management function;
• implementing policy programmes in areas of property management;
• coordinating building surveying and project administration;
• advising on contractual matters and tendering procedures;
• overseeing feasibility studies, due diligence and property valuation;
• facilitating the identification of estate for redevelopment;
• coordinating Environmental Impact Assessments and Audits; and supervising, management and developing staff.

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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Chief Superintending Architect CSG 8;
• a Bachelors degree in Architecture or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
• been registered by the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya;
• valid membership with the Architectural Association of Kenya ( AAK);
• registration with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors;
• and shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• ensuring compliance with CAP 525 of the Laws of Kenya and other statutes in the delivery of Architectural functions;
• undertaking research on new building technologies and materials, recommending approval of drawings and fee notes for consultants;
• coordinating user reaction surveys;
• preparation of final reports for improved performance of type designs and details;
• monitoring of expenditure on the government building development programmes and delays on projects; and
• preparing the departmental budget estimates, forward planning training and development of staff.

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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Principal Urban Governance and Management & Resilience CSG 8;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Urban & Regional Planning, Land Economics, Building Economics, Construction Management, Quantity Survey, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning And Management, , Survey and Photogrammetry, ,GIS, Urban Design, or qualification from a recognized institution in Kenya;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: sociology, Psychology, social development or any other relevant social Sciences from a recognized university in Kenya;
• been a registered member of a relevant professional body (where applicable); and
• demonstrated technical and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• implementing urban management policies, strategies, procedures, plans, standards and guidelines;
• reviewing draft regulations on urbanization and urban management;
• dissemination of the national urban development policy;
• reviewing projects and programmes on urbanization and urban management;
• reviewing and recommending terms of reference for integrated urban and local area
• development plans, transport, water, sanitation, solid waste, fire disaster, strategic
• economic infrastructure, security lighting and other related infrastructure on urban development;
• mainstreaming of gender and social inclusivity in urban projects and programmes;
• reviewing and recommending appropriate legislation on urban management;
• conducting training to counties and Urban Boards on matters of urbanization and urban development;
• initiating supportive strategies and plans for urban management;
• reviewing and recommending development standards and guidelines for Urban Management;
• analyzing and managing information on Urban Management; and
• supervising management of Urban Management projects and programmes projects.

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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Principal Urban Development Officer, CSG 8;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Urban & Regional Planning, Land Economics, Building Economics, Construction Management, Quantity Survey, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning and Management, Survey and Photogrammetry, GIS, Urban Design, Economics and Statistics or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Psychology, Social Development or any other relevant Social Sciences from a recognized university in Kenya;
• been a registered member of a relevant professional body (where applicable); and
• demonstrated technical and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• implementing urban development policies, strategies, procedures, plans, standards and guidelines;
• reporting on classification of urban areas;
• reviewing draft regulations on urbanization and urban development;
• coordinating stakeholders meetings;
• dissemination of the National Urban Development Policy;
• reviewing projects and programmes on urbanization and urban development;
• reviewing and recommending terms of reference for integrated urban and local area development plans, transport, water, sanitation, solid waste, fire disaster, strategic economic infrastructure, security lighting and other related infrastructure on urban development;
• mainstreaming of gender and social inclusivity in urban projects and programmes;
• reviewing and recommending appropriate legislation on urban development;
• conducting training to counties and Urban Boards on matters of urbanization and urban development; and
• reviewing and recommending policies and strategies on urbanization and urban development.

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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Principal Metropolitan Planning & Environment Officer, CSG 8;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Urban & Regional Planning, Land Economics, Building Economics, Construction Management, Quantity Survey, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning And Management, , Survey and Photogrammetry, ,GIS, Urban Design, Economics and Statistics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution in Kenya;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Psychology, Social Development or any other relevant social Sciences from a recognized university in Kenya;
• been a registered member of a relevant professional body (where applicable);
• and demonstrated technical and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:
• undertaking implementation of metropolitan development policies, strategies, procedures, plans, standards and guidelines;
• undertaking implementation of programmes on delineation of metropolitan areas;
• undertaking implementation of dissemination of relevant legislation and regulations on metropolitan development;
• evaluating and implementing designs and design reports for strategic projects and programmes in metropolitan areas;
• coordinating site inspections on metropolitan strategic projects and programmes;
• coordinating training and sensitization workshops on strategic metropolitan projects and programmes to metropolitan counties ,Boards and other stakeholders;
• undertaking implementation of strategic projects and programmes for metropolitan development such as spatial plans transport, water, sanitation, solid waste, fire disaster, strategic social infrastructure, markets, schools, health, cultural, reaction facilities, security lighting and other related infrastructure on metropolitan development;
• analyzing and managing information on metropolitan development;
• ensuring management of metropolitan observatory and data bank;
• conducting feasibility studies and baseline surveys for identification of metropolitan strategic projects and programmes;
• ensuring preparation of spatial plans for the metropolitan regions and major urban areas and transport corridors;
• undertaking implementation of strategic projects and programmes and provision of technical support maintenance on infrastructure and services for promotion of Nairobi into a regional and global service hub and other cities in metropolitan areas;
• identifying projects for sustainable funding in the development of metropolitan areas; and
• undertaking the implementation of research studies, innovation, best practices and use of modern technology in metropolitan development related issues.

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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Principal Land Surveyor CSG 8;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Land Surveying And Photogrammetry, Geomatics, Geomatic Engineering, Technology In Geomatics, Technology In Geo Informatics, Geo Spatial Engineering, Philosophy in Technology (Survey) from a recognized university in Kenya;
• membership of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK); and
• demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• researching and initiating new land surveying and National Land Information Management Systems (NLIMS) techniques in line with the changing professional demands;
• carrying out national and international boundary, supervising gravity and magnetic analysis, establishment of Very Long Base Interferometry (VLBI), cadastral, adjudication, topographical, sub divisional schemes, photo control, engineering surveys;
• carrying out quality control of topographical, engineering, cadastral, adjudication and general boundary surveys; and
• providing standardization data for maintaining ,testing, calibrating and certifying survey equipment; and
• estimating and costing of survey projects.

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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Senior Superintending Architect CSG 8;
• a Bachelors degree in Architecture or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
• been registered by the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya;
• membership with the Architectural Association of Kenya ( AAK);
• attended a project development and management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution in Kenya; and
• demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction control and implementation of building programmes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• management and coordination of work in the preparation of scheme designs and production drawings of projects in the Annual Works Programme;
• controlling of activities on site;
• supervision of projects during construction and maintenance;
• monitoring of expenditure;
• liaising with client Ministering/ Department on matters relating to design brief andexpenditure;
• managing and coordinating field surveys and user reaction investigations;
• analysis of data from field surveys and establishment of space standards and better architectural detaining;
• monitor and evaluate sketch/scheme designs done by consultants for necessary recommendations for approval;
• evaluation of consultants fee and make recommendations for payment; and assessment of training needs in the unit.

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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Senior Superintending Quantity Surveyor CSG 8;
• a Bachelors degree in Building Economics/Quantity Surveying or its equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized university in Kenya;
• been registered with the Board of Registration of Architects and quantity surveyors of Kenya as Quantity Surveyor;
• membership of the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK)or Architectural Association of Kenya ( AAK); and
• demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability required for effective planning, direction, and control coordination of quantity surveying function.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• coordinating, checking and recommending for approval of tender documents including bills of quantities prepared by quantity surveyors in the unit to ensure professional standards and accuracy;
• ensuring counter checking of site measurements and valuations, variation orders, calculations of fluctuations and preparation of final accounts.
• preparing cost estimates, bill of quantities, monthly valuation on site remeasurements; and
• preparation of variation orders and final accounts involving the implementation of development projects for various Ministries and Government Agencies.

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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Senior Superintending Engineer (Structural) CSG 8;
• a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized university in Kenya;
• been registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (ERB);
• a current valid annual practicing license from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK); and
• demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of structural programmes including supervision of professional\ and technical staff; and shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The duties and responsibilities at this level will include work in specialized fields of engineering in one of the following:

Building and Allied Structures

Duties will include:

• designing ,detailing and site supervision of structures in various materials and
• forms of construction;
• liaising with architects, local authorities and other ministries on project development;
• checking and monitoring projects design by consulting engineers; and
• directing and control of engineers and structural assistants working in the specific project.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• detailing site supervision and maintenance of the sewage drainage, roads and paved
• areas pertaining to public buildings and checking; and
• monitoring projects designed by consultants

Duties at this level will include:-

• supervision of structural, civil and marine works prepared by the department and consulting engineers; and
• enforcement of specifications, compliance with engineers’ drawings, conditions of contract, quality control, approval and measurement of completed works, progress reports and guidance of all technical aspects of work.

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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Senior Superintending Engineer(Electrical) CSG 8;
• a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
• been registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (ERB);
• a current valid annual practicing license from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK); and
• demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of structural programmes including supervision of professional and technical staff; and shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• An officer at this level may be deployed to head a unit at headquarters’ or in a Regional Office.
• Duties at the headquarters and at the provincial level will include:
• planning, controlling and coordinating electrical and electronic designs for government building and construction works;
• repairing and maintenance of electrical/electronic installations in government institutions;
• checking and recommending for approval of engineering consultants ‘designs;
• evaluating ,certifying and recommending fees submitted by consultants;
• coordinating improvements of electrical and electronic services; rural electrification programmes and lighting protection of government installations.
• The regional officer will be in charge of all Archictural, Engineering and Quantity Surveying services in the district. Specific duties and responsibilities will include; coordination of design, supervision of construction and maintenance of public buildings, civil and other public works.in addition, the officer will be responsible for research activities, administration and supervision of staff

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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Senior Superintending Engineer (Mechanical) CSG 8;
• a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
• been registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (ERB);
• membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK); and
• demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of mechanical building services programmes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• An officer at this level may be deployed to head a unit at headquarters’ or in a Regional Office. Duties at the headquarters and at the provincial level will include:
• planning, controlling and coordinating mechanical engineering services, designs for government building and construction works;
• maintenance for mechanical and fire services in government institutions;
• checking and recommending for approval of engineering consultants designs;
• evaluating, certifying and recommending fees submitted by consultants; and coordinating improvements of mechanical services of government buildings and installations.
• The regional officer will be in charge of all Archictural, Engineering and Quantity Surveying services in the district. Specific duties and responsibilities will include;
• coordination of design, supervision of construction and maintenance of public buildings, civil and other public works.in addition, the officer will be responsible for research activities, administration and supervision of all staff working under him/her.

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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• served for a minimum period of ten (10), three (3) years of which should be at the grade of Principal Air Transport Officer, CSG 8 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines;- Sociology, Government Anthropology, Geography, Meteorology, Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Transportation and Logistics, Business Administration or Engineering from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a Certificate in any of the following disciplines;- Introduction to Airport Operations, Introduction to Airline Operations, Aviation Management, Aviation Security, Air and Space Law, Airline Ground Operation, Air Transport Statistics or Negotiations Skills from a recognized institution;
• demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, managerial and administrative capability in work performance; and
• exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-
• coordinating the formulation and review of Air Transport policies and legislations;
• coordinating the preparation of reports on Air Transport matters and Air Services agreements;
• approving county status reports for facilitation of Air Transport;
• liaising with international organizations on civil aviation matters;
• preparing air services agreements;
• monitoring the economic performance of the air transport industry;
• overseeing the implementation of the provisions of air services agreements;
• monitoring the operations of scheduled airlines;
• identifying international legal instruments for ratification;
• sensitizing stakeholders on air transport matters;
• coordinating the implementation of regional and international air transport recommendations;
• analyzing, processing and determining the status of designation of scheduled airlines;
• approving airlines schedules in accordance with negotiated air services agreements;
• negotiating and initiating air services agreements ; and
• preparing development budget, work plans, staff performance appraisal

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For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Assistant Director,
• Parliamentary Liaison CSG 7 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Law, Political Science, Sociology, International Relations, Public Administration, Business Management, Economics, Statistics or any other equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and
• demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a though understanding of national goals, policies objectives and ability to relate them to Parliamentary Liaison function.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: -

• coordinating the development, reviewing and implementing of the Parliamentary Liaison Framework;
• ensuring MDAs’ compliance with the Parliamentary Liaison Framework;
• coordinating the monitoring of parliamentary proceedings on Government business;
• coordinating the appraisal of Parliament and Cabinet on Government affairs;
• liaising with Parliament for receipt and maintenance of records Parliamentary enquiries to MDAs;
• coordinating the monitoring of MDA responses to Parliamentary enquiries;
• Liaising with parliament for the receipt of and maintenance of a database on Parliamentary Resolutions and National Executive’s undertakings to Parliament;
• coordinating the monitoring of the implementation of Parliamentary Resolutions and National Executive’s Undertakings to Parliament;
• coordinating the development and reviewing of tools for monitoring and tracking
• the implementation of the Parliamentary Resolutions and National Executive’s undertakings to parliament;
• coordinating the preparation of responses and reports to Parliament;
• coordinating the establishment and maintenance of a database of Parliamentary Liaison Officers in the Executive; and
• coordinating the formulation and reviewing of the roles of Parliamentary Liaison Officers in the Executive.

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For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• served for a minimum period three (3) years at the grade of Assistant Director Irrigation Development Coordination, CSG 7;
• a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Bachelor of Environmental Conservation and Natural Resources Management, Agriculture, Agriculture Extension, Horticulture, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Law, Agribusiness or Agricultural Resource Management from a university recognized in Kenya; and
• demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals policies, objectives and ability to relate them to irrigation and water function.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Duties and responsibilities will include: -
• coordinating formulation of sector policies, legislations, guidelines and standards;
• coordinating implementation of sector reform, policies legislations guidelines and standards;
• monitor, and evaluate the impacts of policy and legislations and initiate reviews of policies legislations, guidelines and standards;
• undertake analysis of sectoral policies, regulations and standards for advice to the Principal Secretary;
• developing guidelines and principles for setting water tariffs for irrigation water;
• formulating five-year National Services Strategy, in collaboration with County Governments Stakeholders;
• coordinating the implementation of strategy in collaboration with County Government and stakeholders;
• coordinating monitoring and evaluation of the strategy to ensure realization of intending objectives;
• initiating reviews of the sector to align the planning cycle or as might be guided by the Principal Secretary from time to time;
• preparing joint annual work plans aligned to the strategy, in collaboration with stake holders and monitor their implementation.
• implementing land registration policies, strategies and programmes; and
• interpreting, implementing and enforcing relevant land registration statutes and regulations.

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For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Assistant Director, Irrigation Assurance and Licensing CSG 7;
• a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Agricultural Resource Management, Agriculture Engineering, Agricultural and Bio-systems, Engineering, Soil Water and Environmental Engineering, Environmental and Bio-systems Engineering, Biomechanical and Processing Engineering or Soil and Water Engineering from a University recognized in Kenya; and
• demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a though understanding of national goals, policies objectives and ability to relate them to irrigation and water functions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will include: -

• coordinating issuance of irrigation licenses for irrigation establishing and maintaining a register of all irrigation schemes;
• establishing and maintaining a master of all Associations registered under these regulations and the master register shall be updated annually;
• coordinating the preparation and maintenance of an inventory of irrigation service providers and professionals;
• establishing and maintaining database and information on standards; quality assurance and licenses
• implementing reforms relating to standards, quality assurance and licensing;
• coordinating the enlisting of foreign qualified professional, firms or contractors
• mobilizing resources for implementation of projects and programmes on licensing.

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For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Assistant Director, Climate Resilience for Water and Food Security CSG 7;
• a Bachelor Degree in any of the following disciplines: Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Agriculture, Hydrology, Geography, Geology, Economics, Community Development, Environmental Science, Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Water Engineering from a university recognized in Kenya; and
• demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, managerial, administrative capability in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will include: -

• coordinating mainstreaming of climate change action plan in the State Department as outlined in Article 15 (5) of the Climate Change Act 2016;
• sectoral climate finance mobilization and coordination for climate adaptation mitigation and implementation of climate actions for community resilience and food security;
• form partnerships and collaborations in support of Land reclamation, ClimateResilience for water and food security activities in accordance with CoK, 2010;
• monitoring, evaluation, reporting and verification of Climate Resilience Interventions and Documentation of best practices;
• coordinating the formulation and implementation of Resource mobilization strategies for climate change resilience.
• coordinating issuance of irrigation licenses for irrigation; and establishing and maintaining a register of all irrigation schemes

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For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Senior Superintending Engineer, Irrigation, CSG 7;
• a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural and Bio-systems Engineering, Environmental and Bio-systems Engineering, Biomechanical and Processing Engineering, Soil and Water Engineering of its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• been registered as an Engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK);
• been a member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK); and
• demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work
• performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to the irrigation Engineering function.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will include: -

• developing policies, strategies and standard for irrigation development;
• coordinating review of final designs for irrigation schemes and irrigation water harvesting structures;
• coordinating the planning, designing, construction, operation and maintenance of irrigation systems;
• liaising with development partners and other relevant stakeholders in irrigation development;
• supervising the monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects;
• promoting research development and innovation in irrigation sector;
• coordinating the establishment of irrigation management information systems;
• coordinating the implementation of departmental strategic plan;
• ensuring development and review of annual work plans and budgets; and
• coordinating departmental performance contract.

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For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Director of Physical Planning CSG 6;
• a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town Planning from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a Masters Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning, Regional Planning or Town Planning from a university recognized in Kenya;
• be a member of Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter);
• be registered by the Physical Planners Registration Board;
• have clear understanding of the National Development Goals; vision 2030, millennium Development Goals and the ability to relate them to the Physical Planning; and
• demonstrated professional competence and leadership capability in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

•  An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director of Physical Planning for: -
•  initiating the formulation of national, regional and local physical development policies, guidelines and strategies;
• coordinating the preparation and implementation of the National Spatial Plan;
• reviewing national, regional, county metropolitan, urban, rural physical development plans and strategic national projects/programmes;
• directing research on matters relating to physical planning and facilitating the implementation of the findings;
• evaluating the annual state of planning reports and providing direction on issues arising;
• overseeing monitoring and evaluation of physical planning projects/programmes at the county and national levels;
• managing physical planning data bank; overseeing the automation of physical planning processes;
• undertaking key programmes in collaboration and partnership with public agencies and other stakeholders on physical planning matters.

 Further, duties and responsibilities will include: -

• coordinating performance management process;
• planning, and budgeting for departmental resources; and
• managing, mentoring and facilitating continuous professional development of staff.

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For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Assistant Chief Land Registrar CSG 7;
• a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Law (with a Post Graduate Diploma in Law and admission as an advocate on the High Court of Kenya), Land Economics, Land Survey or its equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• membership to a relevant professional body;
• thorough knowledge of the various land registration laws and related statutes;
• and demonstrated high professional competence and capability to manage, supervise, direct and co-ordinate all land registration matters effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will include: -

• implementing land registration policies, strategies and programmes;
• interpreting, implementing and enforcing relevant land registration statutes and regulations;
• responding and attending to court summons on land registration matters;
• conducting investigations on land registration matters;
• coordinating collection and recovery of stamp duties and penalties;
• coordinating land registrations appeals;
• resolving complaints on land registration matters;
• facilitating alternative dispute resolution;
• coordinating conversion of land registration records from one statute to another;
• preparing certificate of incorporation under Trustees Perpetual Succession Act (Cap. 164);
• coordinating collection of revenue from land registration transactions;
• facilitating alternative dispute resolution;
• coordinating research on land registration trends and emerging issues; and
• inspecting processes and procedures of land registration units and analyzing land registration reports

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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Principal Physical Planner CSG 8;
• a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town Planning from a university recognized in Kenya;
• been a member of Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter);
• been registered by the Physical Planners Registration Board; and
• demonstrated technical and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

 Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: -

• preparing county metropolitan, regional, urban, rural physical plans;
• providing guidance on data requirements for various categories of physical development plans;
• implementing physical planning policies, strategies, standards and programmes;
• conducting thematic regional and national studies on matters relating to physical planning and human settlement pattern, urbanization patterns and urban sprawl;
• inducting the physical planning liaison committee members;
• conducting public education on physical planning and development control matters; setting agenda; and
• convening physical planning liaison committee meetings;
• keeping record of deliberations and communicating decisions of the physical planning liaison committees and overseeing the enforcement of resolutions;
• preparing annual state of physical planning reports on county, metropolitan, regional, urban and rural physical development plans.

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For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Principal Valuer, CSG 8;
• a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Land Economics, Real Estate and Property Studies or its equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Membership to the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK), Valuation and Estate Management Surveyors Chapter;
• been Registered by the Valuers Registration Board; and
• shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: -

• enforcing relevant provisions of various statutes relating to valuation;
• developing and reviewing the National Land Value Index;
• undertaking Stamp Duty valuations;
• preparing valuation rolls; undertaking valuation of assets for Ministries,
• Departments, Agencies and Counties;
• undertaking investigations on valuation disputes and appeals;
• attending courts and land tribunals on valuation matters;
• undertaking research on emerging value trends and issues;
• representing the public sector Valuers in the Valuers and Estate Agents Registration Boards; and guiding and counselling staff.

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For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Principal Cartographer CSG 8;
• a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Technology in Geoinformatics, Philosophy in Technology (Geo-informatics), Geospatial Information Science or its equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• membership of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK); and demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability.

Duties and Responsibilities

The officer will supervise the officers below him/her. Duties and responsibilities will include:-

• verifying drawing of survey and cadastral plans, registry index maps, boundary schedules and preliminary index diagrams;
• verifying topographical base maps;
• checking the National Gazetteer of geographical names;
• analysing and processing geospatial data;
• maintaining and updating map records controlling map dissemination overseeing servicing and maintenance of cartographic equipment
• controlling quality of cartographic data sets produced; and
• initiating research on new cartographic techniques.

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For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Chief Engineer Electrical, CSG 5;
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Electrical/ Mechanical/Civil/ Mechatronics/Electronics Engineering, Telecommunication/Energy Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;
• a Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Management, Energy Technology, Renewable Energy & Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Energy Engineering, Nuclear Science and Technology, Sustainable Energy Transitions, Environmental Sciences or equivalent qualification from a university recognised in Kenya;
• membership to a relevant professional body;
• demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administrative and
• managerial capability; and
• exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and objectives andability to relate them to electrical power development function.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will include: -

• overseeing development, implementation and review of policies, regulations, strategies standards and guidelines relating to electrical power development and transmission;
• coordinating publication and dissemination of policies, strategies, standards and guidelines on electrical power;
• providing advisory on electrical power development to other sectors;
• overseeing national, regional and global collaborations on electrical power development;
• promoting electrical power development, research and knowledge management;
• overseeing power supply reliability to ensure improved customer service, protection of consumers and other stakeholder’s interests;
• overseeing implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects on electrical power development;
• establishing linkages with relevant stakeholders in the development, review, consolidation and implementation of integrated national energy plans in respect of electrical power development;
• providing technical and other capacity building support on electrical power development;
• overseeing energy resource assessment on major power generation projects;
• commissioning feasibility and pre-investment studies on electrical power projects;
• coordinating the establishment of a database on electrical power generation andinfrastructure;
• overseeing the appraisal and review of feasibility studies, project proposals and environmental impact assessments on electrical power development;
• spearheading mobilization of resources for electrical power development programmes/projects;
• overseeing implementation of measures for integration of variable renewable energy sources in the interconnected grid; and
• collaborating with relevant agencies in protection of critical infrastructure for electrical power development.

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For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Director, GeoEnergy, CSG 5;
• a Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Geology, Geophysics, Chemistry, Environmental Geoscience or equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution.
• a Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Geology, Nuclear Science and Technology or equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution. membership to a relevant professional body;
• demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administrative and managerial capability; and
• demonstrated clear understanding of national goals, and objectives and the ability
• to translate them into geo-energy policies and programmes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• spearheading the formulation, implementation and review of policies, legal and regulatory frameworks, standards and guidelines for exploration, production and management of geo-energy resources;
• overseeing development of proposals and review of geo-energy work programs
• and financial expenditure plans for geo-energy resources exploration and development;
• commissioning exploration and research on geo-energy resources;
• coordinating management of upstream coal activities in ongoing projects as defined in the fourth schedule of the Energy Act, 2019;
• promoting and licensing geo-energy resources exploration and development;
• custodian of geo-energy licenses and Benefit Sharing Agreements;
• ensuring compliance with regulations and work commitments of geo-energy service contractors and licensees;
• mobilizing resources for geo-energy development;
• coordinating stakeholder engagement, education and sensitization on geo-energy development;
• overseeing operations and activities of licensees in geo-energy development;
• overseeing compensation and resettlement of the affected communities in the implementation of geo-energy development;
• advising on the adoption of emerging technologies in the exploration, development and utilization of geo-energy resources; and
• receiving and reviewing progress reports on implementation of geo-energy programmes and projects and provide feedback and guidance.

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For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• served for a minimum three (3) years at the grade of Principal Superintending Engineer (Electrical), CSG 6;
• a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya;
• been registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• current valid annual Practicing Licence from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
• attended a Project Development and Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administrative capability
• required for effective planning, direction, control and coordination of power sector programmes; and
• a thorough understanding of National goals, policies’ and programmes and the ability to translate them into the power sector functions.

Duties and responsibilities

• Formulating Energy policy in the electricity subsector;
• Enhancing, reinforcing and upgrading of the power sector infrastructure;
• Mobilizing of fund for power transmission and distribution projects;
• Coordinating the national electrification strategies towards achieving universal access to electricity;
• Coordinating the development of the National Electricity Master Plan;
• Coordinating, following-up and reviewing of feasibility studies on national transmission and distribution projects;
• Coordinating power tariff study;
• Developing energy sector cooperation frameworks and protocols with regional Governments and international bodies;
• Promoting of strategies that will minimize international energy trade barriers, attract investments and facilitate exchange of information and data; and Coordinating the development of a new and robust national grid system.
• Coordinating the development and review of budgets of the Directorate; and
• Coordinating the monitoring and evaluation of power transmission and distribution projects.

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For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Chief Superintending Engineer (Electrical), CSG 7;
• a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya;
• been registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• current valid annual Practicing Licence from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• membership with the institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
• attended a Project Development and Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution; and
• demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of electrical services programmes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• participating in Energy policy formulation in electricity subsector.
• developing framework to enhance, reinforce and upgrade of the electrical grid network;
• assisting in mobilization of funds for power transmission and distribution projects;
• developing and coordinating electrification strategies towards achieving universal access to electricity;
• participating in development of the National Electricity Master Plan;
• identifying transmission line projects that will serve the projected power demand;
• reviewing of feasibility studies on national transmission and distribution projects;
• coordinating of power tariff study;
• participating in development of energy sector cooperation frameworks and protocols with regional Governments and international bodies;
• promoting of strategies that will minimize international energy trade barriers,
• attract investments and facilitate exchange of information and data; and
• supervising the development and review of budgets for the Directorate.

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For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Chief Superintending Engineer (Mechanical), CSG 7;
• a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• been registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• current valid annual Practicing Licence from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK); and
• demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of power generation projects.

Duties and responsibilities

• participating in formulation and articulation of policy on matters pertaining to power generation;
• assisting in mobilizing of resources for thermal, nuclear, geothermal and major wind power generation projects;
• coordinating the development of technical standards related to sustainable resources and related power generation projects;
• coordinating the power generation planning;
• coordinating and review of pre-investment feasibility studies on power generation projects to determine their technical and economic viability;
• spearheading the development of a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for Kenya’s nuclear power programme;
• coordinating monitoring, supervision and evaluation of petroleum and natural gas pipeline construction;
• coordinating monitoring, supervision, evaluation and appraisal of thermal, nuclear, geothermal and major wind power generation projects; and
• coordinating and reviewing the development of budgets, strategic plans,
• work plans, procurement plans and progress reports.

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For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• served for a minimum period three years at the grade of Assistant Director, Renewable Energy, CSG 7;
• a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Energy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Forestry, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and
• good understanding of national goals, policies and objectives and the ability to
• translate them into renewable energy policies and programmes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• participating in formulation of energy policy and national strategy for development and promotion of renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency and conservation;
• interpreting and implementing Renewable Energy policies and regulations;
• collaborating in formulation and enforcement of standards and codes of practice for renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency and conservation;
• coordinating of private sector participation in production, distribution and marketing of renewable energy technologies;
• approving and directing feasibility studies on harnessing of renewable energy resources;
• undertaking project formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.;
• endorsing, packaging and dissemination of information on renewable energy systems.

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For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Chief Superintending Geologist (Energy) CSG 7;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Geology, Engineering Geology, Physics, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Geo-science, Environmental Geology or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• registration by Geologists Registration Board (GRB) and valid membership of Geological Society of Kenya (GSK); and demonstrated professional competence in work performance and results.
• Note: Possession of a Certificate Course in either coal, geothermal or nuclear energy lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Overseeing and reviewing proposals for geological exploration for geo-energy resources;
• Developing funding proposals for geological exploration for geo-energy resources;
• Overseeing planning and budgeting function of geological exploration activities in geo-energy sector;
• Monitoring and evaluating geological exploration activities in coal, geothermal and nuclear energy;
• Coordinating the development of geo-energy resources contract specifications;
• Developing and reviewing geological exploration standards and guidelines in geo-energy sector;
• Overseeing conformity to legislation and statutes related to geological exploration activities in geo-energy resources;
• Implementing recommendations of geological exploration reports;
• Coordinating the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment reports for all geo-energy sector projects; and
• Ensuring prudent management of financial and non-financial resources.

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For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• served a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Principal Geophysicist (Energy), CSG 7;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Geophysics, Physics, Geology, Geo-science or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• and demonstrated professional competence in work performance and results

Duties and Responsibilities

• Overseeing design of geophysical field projects;
• Coordinating and managing geophysical field projects;
• Overseeing the analysis of geophysical data;
• Reviewing geophysical exploration reports;
• Developing geophysical exploration standards and guidelines in geo-energy sector;
• Monitoring conformity to legislation and statutes related to geophysical exploration activities in geo-energy sector;
• Ensuring implementation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment recommendations for geo-energy sector projects; and
• Ensuring proper management of resources.

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For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Principal Geochemist (Energy), CSG 7;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Geochemistry, Geology, Chemistry, Geo-science or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and
• demonstrated professional competence in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• overseeing designing of geochemical field projects;
• coordinating and managing geochemical field projects in geo-energy sector;
• reviewing geochemical exploration reports;
• overseeing the analysis of geochemical samples/data;
• developing geochemical exploration standards and guidelines in geo-energy sector;
• monitoring conformity to legislation and statutes related to geochemical exploration activities in geo-energy sector;
• ensuring implementation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment recommendations for geo-energy sector projects; and
• ensuring proper management of resources.

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For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Principal Renewable Energy Officer, CSG 8;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Energy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Forestry, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• demonstrated a high degree of professional competence in Renewable Energy technologies and systems, and administrative ability as reflected in work performance and results

Duties and responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• planning, developing and coordinating renewable energy programmes;
• appraising biomass energy technologies
• coordinating energy efficiency and conservation programmes;
• identifying and planning feasibility studies to be undertaken on harnessing
• of renewable energy resources;
• coordinating information packaging and biomass technology transfer activities;
• supporting private sector participation in production; distribution and
• marketing of renewable energy technologies.;
• participate in the development of standards for renewable energy technologies, equipment, devices and material;
• plan and implement outreach programmes;
• plan, develop and coordinate collaborative research activities;
• participate in energy policy formulation;
• participate in preparation of departmental budget, work plan and procurement plans; and
• The officer will be responsible for staff development, supervision and reporting

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For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at grade of Chief Geochemist (Energy), CSG 8;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Geochemistry, Geology, Chemistry, Geo-science or equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya; and
• demonstrated professional competence in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• overseeing designing of geochemical field projects;
• coordinating and managing geochemical field projects in geo-energy sector;
• reviewing geochemical exploration reports;
• overseeing the analysis of geochemical samples/data;
• developing geochemical exploration standards and guidelines in geo-energy sector;
• monitoring conformity to legislation and statutes related to geochemical exploration activities in geo-energy sector;
• ensuring implementation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment recommendations for geo-energy sector projects; and
• ensuring proper management of resources.

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• For appointment to this grade an officer must have:
• served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Senior Superintending Geologist (Energy), CSG 8;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Geology, Engineering Geology, Physics, Geophysics, Geochemistry Environmental Geology or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• registration by Geologists Registration Board (GRB) and valid membership of Geological Society of Kenya (GSK); and
• demonstrated professional competence in work performance and results.

Duties and responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• monitoring and reviewing geological exploration activities in coal, geothermal and nuclear energy;
• coordinating the design of geo-exploration field projects in coal, geothermal and nuclear energy;
• developing geological exploration standards and guidelines in geo-energy sector;
• reviewing geological exploration reports;
• verifying exploration contract documents for compliance;
• monitoring conformity to legislation and statutes related to geological exploration
• activities in geo-energy sector;
• ensuring implementation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment recommendations for geo-energy sector projects; and
• ensuring proper management of resources.

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For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• served a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Senior Superintending Engineer (Electrical), CGS 8;
• a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• been registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• current valid annual Practicing Licence from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• membership with the institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK); and
• demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of electrical services programmes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• assisting in facilitating and coordinating customer connectivity and electricity access;
• participating in updating Least Cost Power Development Plan;
• developing the distribution network through the national electrification fund to increase connectivity;
• updating Rural Electrification (RE) Master Plan;
• participating in preliminary designing and cost estimating of RE projects;
• assisting in mobilizing financial resources for establishment of revolving funds to finance power distribution and RE projects;
• developing a prudent and financially sustainable customer connection policy to accelerate consumer connections towards achieving universal access;
• reviewing of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports studies related to rural electrification projects
• participating in promotion of strategies that will minimize international
• energy trade barriers, attract investments and facilitate exchange of information and data;
• participating in formulation of strategies to ensure that there is reliable power to customers; and
• carrying out monitoring/supervision and evaluation of RE projects.

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For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Senior Superintending Engineer (Mechanical), CGS 8;
• a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• been registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• current valid annual Practicing Licence from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK); and
• demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of power generation programmes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• monitoring and evaluation of power generation projects;
• reviewing Environmental Impact Assessment report studies related to thermal,
• geothermal, hydro and major wind power generation projects;
• participating in the development of technical standards on power generation sector in collaboration with Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS);
• supervising implementation of technical standards related to power generation projects;
• reviewing feasibility studies on power generation projects;
• carrying out pre-investment studies on power generation projects;
• assisting in the energy policy formulation;
• assisting in Tariff studies;
• participating in the Least Cost Power Development Plan; and
• appraising of power generation projects.