Job Description
SENIOR LAND USE PLANNING OFFICER – (GRADE NLC 6) – THREE (3) POSTS- JOB
REF: NLC/LUP/1/2023
Terms of Appointment
The appointment will be on a Permanent and Pensionable terms
Terms of Appointment
The appointment will be on a Permanent and Pensionable terms.
Personal Emolument for the position of Senior Land Use Planning Officer
Basic Salary Scale : Kshs Min 58,000 – Max 98,000 Per month
House Allowance : Kshs. 28,000 Per month
Commuter Allowance : Kshs. 12,000 Per month
Leave Allowance : Kshs. 20,000 Per annum
Medical Cover : As provided by the Commission
Job Purpose
The purpose of this job is to undertake monitoring and oversight over the preparation and
implementation of land use plans by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), County
governments and Community Land Management Committees in accordance with Article 67(2) (h)
of the Constitution, Section 5(1) (h) of the National Land Commission Act, 2012; Physical and Land
use Planning Act, 2019 and other land laws.
Duties and Responsibilities;
1. Supervises and provides guidance to Land Use Planning Officers on the Implementation of
Land Use plans.
2. Leads in monitoring implementation of land use plans by the Ministries, Departments and
Agencies.
3. Undertakes monitoring of land use planning by Ministries, Departments and agencies (MDAS),
county governments and communities to determine adherence to standards and guidelines.
4. Reviews land use plans prepared by the Ministries, Departments, state Agencies (MDAs) County
governments and Community Land Management Committees in line with the provisions of land
use planning laws.
5. Conducts research on matters relating to land use planning at the inter-county and county level
and make recommendations.
6. Collects land use planning data and information on emerging issues and provide feedback to
inform preparation and updating of land use planning guidelines and standards.
7. Prepares Public Education and sensitization materials on land use plan preparation,
implementation and review of plans.
8. Updates inventory of land use plans submitted to the Commission by public agencies, county
governments, national government and community land management committees.
9. Evaluates Airspace Master Plan for the safe and efficient utilization of Kenyan airspace; (section
7(v) of the Civil Aviation Act No 21 of 2013).
10. Undertakes public education on land use planning to promote public awareness on development
control.
11. Evaluates land use plans for strategic national projects as per section 69 of the Physical and Land
Use Planning Act, 2019.
12. Undertakes land suitability studies for land acquisition for public use and land banking.
13. Undertakes research and drafts responses on parliamentary question related to land use planning.
14. Drafts advisories to National Land Commission coordinators at County Levels in their function
of processing development applications.
15. Prepares state of land use planning reports for submission to other oversight agencies.
16. Prepares monitoring report on implementation of land use plans
17. Updates Principal Land Use planning Officers on emerging issues on land use planning.
18. Represents the Directorate in various committees, conferences and workshops.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills):
Academic Qualifications;
Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional planning or other relevant field from a recognized
university
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies;
Graduate member certificate from a recognized planners’ professional association and in good standing.
Previous relevant work experience required.
1. At least 5 years’ experience in Urban and Regional Planning or in a comparable position from a
reputable organization.
2. Understanding of various types of plans at urban, inter-county, county and national levels.
3. Knowledge of the Constitution 2010, relevant legislation including Land Act, 2012 Physical and
Land use planning Act, 2019 County Governments Act, 2012 and Urban Areas and Cities Act
2011 and other land laws.
Applicants must possess level of knowledge and skills in the following areas;
1. Planning skills.
2. Managerial skills.
3. Organization skills.
4. Computing skills.
5. Communication skills.
6. Leadership skills.
7. Negotiation skills.
8. Problem solving skills.
9. Analytical skills.
10. Supervisory skills.
11. Counselling skills.
12. Presentation skills.
13. Report writing.