Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, May 08, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Vacant Position In The Department Of Lands, Housing And Physical Planning - [VACANCY NO. 07/2022]

1. Director Of Physical Planning - ONE (1) POSITION - VACANCY NO.
07/2022/01
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 121,430 – 169,140 p.m. (Job Group ‘R’)
Allowances as per the SRC circulars attached to the position.
Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable.

For appointment to this position a candidate must:
(i) Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town Planning from a recognized institution;
(ii) Have a Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning, Regional Planning or Town Planning from a recognized institution;
(iii) Be a corporate member of Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural
Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter);
(iv) Be registered by the Physical Planners Registration Board;
(v) Have served in the grade of Senior Assistant Director of Physical Planning for a minimum period of three (3) years; OR have served as a physical planner in a reputable organization for a period not less than 6 years.
(vi) Have attended Strategic Leadership Development Programme (SLDP) or a leadership management course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
(vii) Have a certificate in computer applications;
(viii) Have proven administrative ability and professional competence necessary for the effective performance of work at this level; and
(ix) Demonstrated managerial and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national policies, goals, objectives and ability to relate them to the Physical Planning function.

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -
i. Coordinating, planning and development control of County Government
Towns, Urban Areas and Cities; ii. Overseeing the formulation of physical planning manuals, standards and guidelines for the county government;
iii. Coordinating research on matters relating to strategic county projects and programmes, human settlement patterns, urbanization patterns, urban sprawl and emerging methodologies, issues and trends;
iv. Coordinating preparation of county, metropolitan, regional, urban and rural physical development plans;
v. Formulating strategies for public education, participation and engagement;
vi. Overseeing the preparation of annual county physical planning reports;
vii. Monitoring and evaluation of physical planning projects/programmes at the county; and
viii. Preparing and implementing strategic plans and annual work plans; and facilitating continuous professional development of staff.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested and qualified candidates are required to make applications by downloading and completing an Employment Application Form from County
Government of Nakuru website www.nakuru.go.ke 
A duly filled employment application form attached with copies of National ID,
KCSE, Degree transcripts and certificate, Masters transcripts and Certificate, and Professional registration certificates should be sent through the POST OFFICE or COURIER SERVICES in a sealed envelope on or before 20th May 2022 5.00p.m (No hand delivered applications will be accepted).
Clearly indicate the vacancy number and position applied for, on top of the envelope and address to;
The Secretary
Nakuru County Public Service Board
Public Works Building- Prisons Road
P.O Box 2870-20100
NAKURU
County Government of Nakuru is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, Women and Persons Living with Disabilities, Marginalized and Minority communities are encouraged to apply.
Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
Please be informed that Nakuru County Public Service Board DOES NOT USE AGENTS nor CHARGE ANY FEE for its services. Candidates are advised to be cautious of fraudsters who call asking for money in regards to advertised vacancies. Report any such calls to your nearest police station.
Please do not give out any money!!!
Any communication from the County Public Service Board SHALL be through the above address and official cellphone number: 0796848192.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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