Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, January 06, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
7. Department of Lands, Housing, Physical Planning and Urban Development

b) Principal Housing Officer, Job Group “N”- 1 Post (Advert No. 22/2022)

Duties and Responsibilities
i) Identifying and documenting of housing projects; ii) Establishing appropriate building technology centers; iii) Preparing proposals for housing projects;
iv) Liaising with stakeholders for review of building legislation and housing standards;
v) Preparing manuals for use when training organized groups on housing construction using appropriate building technologies;
vi) Carrying out pre-investment studies and financial analysis of shelter and related community facilities;
vii) Planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of housing programmes; viii) Disseminating of research findings for use by stakeholders Identification, documentation and appraisal of housing infrastructure projects;
ix) Overseeing design construction monitoring and evaluation of infrastructure projects, sensitization of beneficiaries for effective participation in housing infrastructure initiatives;
x) Carrying out pre-investment studies and financial analysis of physical infrastructure projects;
xi) Supervision of projects during construction and carrying out research on pertinent issues in housing infrastructure development. Carry out feasibility studies on lowcost shelter and related community facilities;
xii) Identification of project intervention needs and develop strategies for grassroots mobilization;
xiii) Facilitation of community resource mobilization;
xiv) Planning and contract administration of slum upgrading projects and programmes; and valuation of upgraded units and facilities.
xv) Ensuring proper cost planning of Civil Servants housing projects; establishing cost targets;
xvi) Analyzing and advising on alternative forms of construction; xvii) Preparing of project cost estimates;
xviii) Advising on the cost implications of proposed variations; xix) Administration of building contracts; xx) Mediation of tenants/purchasers disputes;
xxi) Liaising with the legal unit for advice on legal matters; xxii) Facilitating the acquisition of leases and titles for civil servants.
xxiii) Performing any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade and officer must have
i) served in the grade of Chief Housing Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the housing and human settlements sector for at least three (3) years or six (6) years’ experience in a comparable position in the private sector; ii) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Property Management, Real Estate and Land Administration, Urban/Regional planning, Estate Management, Valuation, Architecture. Building economics, land economics, sociology, community development from a recognized University in Kenya;
iii) Registration by any of the following bodies: Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors, , Institution of Surveyors of Kenya, Physical Planners Registration Board, Valuers Registration Board, Environmental Management Authority Board and any other relevant and recognized professional body.
iv) Senior Management course or related course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
v) A post graduate Diploma in Housing related field from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage.  

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Duly filled Employment Form together with the required documents should be sent or hand delivered to:

THE SECRETARY,
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD OFFICES
P.O BOX 90-10100,
NYERI
CELLPHONE: 0745342000

All applications (hand delivered or through post office) should be received on or before 20th January 2022 at 5.00pm

Note:
1. Shortlisted candidates will be required to comply with Chapter Six of the Constitution during the interviews. They will be required to provide valid compliances which includes;
▪ Good Conduct
▪ Higher Education Loans Board
▪ Tax Compliance
▪ Ethics and Anti-Corruption ▪ Credit Reference Bureau.
2. Interns who have served or are currently serving in the County Government of Nyeri and fulfils the requisite requirements for appointment are encouraged to apply.
3. Any communication from the County Public Service Board SHALL be through the above address and cellphone.
4. The County Public Service Board does not charge for any of the recruitment exercises, including shortlisting and appointment. Any request for payment or favor should be reported to the police or to the County Public Service Board. You can use our cellphone numbers: 0745342000 / 0733977003

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