Job Description
PRINCIPAL PHYSICAL PLANNER, JG “N” (1 POST)
Duties and Responsibilities
Initiating, preparing and monitoring the implementation of county and local physical
development plans;
Preparing action plans for specific projects such as residential housing schemes, shopping
centers, industrial estates and recreational facilities;
Providing advice to County government and agencies on development proposals and
plans;
Implementing and providing feedback on physical planning guidelines and standards;
undertaking thematic regional studies on matters relating to physical planning; keeping
up-to-date physical planning data;
Setting agenda and convening physical planning liaison committee meetings;
keeping record of deliberations and communicating decisions of the physical planning
liaison committees;
Providing advice on development control;
carrying out public education on physical planning matters;
Preparing annual state of physical planning reports on county and local physical
development plans.
Requirements for Appointment
Served in the grade of Chief Physical Planner for a minimum period of three (3) years;
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Urban and Regional Planning,
Urban Planning or Town Planning, Physical Planning or any related courses from a
recognized institution;
Membership to the Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya
(Town Planning Chapter);
Be Registered by the Physical Planners Registration Board;
Certificate in computer application skills;
Demonstrated merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution
Terms of Service:
3 years Contract renewable subject to performance.
Salary as prescribed by SRC.