Job Description
Job Group/Grade/Scale: CSG4, :(166,780.00-322,040.00)
Ministry: Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning
Qualifications and Requirements:
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) served for a minimum period of twelve (12) years, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Deputy Director of Surveys - CSG 6 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or private sector;
(ii) 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 (Surveys), Hydrography or equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya;
(iii) a Masters 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 (Surveys), Hydrography or equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya;
(iv) full membership of Institute of Surveyors of Kenya (MISK);
(v) demonstrated a high degree of administrative and professional competence and managerial capability required for the effective planning, organization and administration of training programmes;
(vi) a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and programmes and the ability to relate them to the training function;
(vii) meet the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution
Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities at this level include:-
(i) formulating and reviewing policies in surveying, mapping and National Spatial data Infrastructure;
(ii) providing effective and efficient geographic information in accordance with the Constitution of Kenya Sessional Paper No. 3 on National Land Policy 2009, Survey Act Cap 299, Registered Lands Acts (RLA) Cap 300 and other related statutes;
(iii) providing modern geoinformation which involves land surveying, cartography, photogrammetry, photolithography and hydrography leading to the establishment of a National Land Information System (NLIMS);
(iv) approving astronomical, gravity magnetic, VLBI, cadastral, adjudication, sub-divisional schemes, photo control, engineering and hydrographic surveys;
(v) authorizing research of new and emerging technologies, the preparation and publication of plans, maps charts and National Gazettes on Geographical Names;
(vi) ensuring territorial integrity of the nation by defining and maintaining physical location of national and international boundaries;
(vii) monitoring and evaluation of the survey and mapping activities
(viii) preparation and implementation of the department’s performance appraisal systems and contracts;
(ix) overseeing the finances and assets management of the Department, instituting operational accountability and overall management and development of staff