Job Description
DIRECTOR, URBAN DEVELOPMENT JG CPSB 03 (1 POST). REF/MCPSB/447/2024
Job Description
Requirements for appointment
i. Is a citizen of Kenya
ii. Holds a bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning or related discipline from a recognized university
iii. A master’s degree in the relevant field.
iv. Is registered as a physical planner under the Physical Planners Registration Act, 1996, and is in good standing with the relevant professional body
v. Be a corporate member of Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter) or Town and County Planners Association (TCPAK)
vi. Has a certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution.
vii. Be proficient in Computer Applications
viii. Has a proven administrative ability and professional competence necessary for effective performance of work at this level
ix. Has at least five years post-qualification professional experience in physical and land use planning
x. Demonstrate managerial and professional competence in work performance and exhibit a thorough understanding of national policies, goals, and objectives, and the ability to relate them to Physical Planning and Urban Development Matters.
xi. Is not otherwise disqualified under the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution or any other written law.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. Advising the county government on physical and land use planning matters that impact the county;
ii. Formulating county physical and land use planning policies, guidelines, and standards;
iii. Preparation of county physical and land use development plans;
iv. Preparation of local physical and land use development plans; participating in the preparation of inter-county physical and land use development plans;
v. Undertaking, research on matters relating to physical, and land use development planning at the county level
vi. Recommending to the county government the establishment of planning units as may be necessary;
vii. Maintaining land information system to guide physical and land use planning;
viii. Communicating decisions of the county government on development applications
ix. Issuance of development permission and other development control instruments under the Physical and Land Use Planning Act,2019
x. Overseeing the preparation and implementation of Urban Development policies, legislations, policies, strategies, standards, guidelines, and programs.
xi. Formulation of Housing Policies;
xii. Promotion of participatory approaches and capacity building in the Housing development process;
xiii. Liaising with stakeholders to establish and maintain land banks for housing development;
xiv. Proper management of resources for housing and human settlements development;
xv. Implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of housing programs and advising the County Government on housing matters;
xvi. Promotion of appropriate building materials and construction technologies; and
xvii. Management and maintenance of County Government owned houses