Job Description
Advert Number KCPSB/2023/261
Job Title, Job Group and Number of Posts PRINCIPAL PHYSICAL PLANNING OFFICER, JG ‘N’ (1 POST)
Department where the job falls under Lands, Housing and Physical Planning
Job Application Start Date 1-September-2023
Job Application End Date 22-September-2023
Job Description and Job Specification
a) Duties and responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -
i. initiating, preparing and monitoring the implementation of county and local physical development plans;
ii. preparing action plans for specific projects such as residential housing schemes, shopping centers, industrial estates and recreational facilities;
iii. providing advice to government and private agencies on development proposals and plans; implementing and providing feedback on physical planning guidelines and standards;
iv. undertaking thematic regional studies on matters relating to physical planning;
v. managing physical planning data;
vi. setting agenda and convening physical planning liaison committee meetings;
vii. keeping records of deliberations and communicating decisions of the physical planning liaison committee;
viii. providing advice on development control;
ix. carrying out public education on physical planning matters; and
x. Preparing annual state of physical planning reports on county and local physical development plans.
b) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer 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. Be registered by the Planners Registration Board;
iii. Should have served in the grade of chief physical planner for a minimum period of three (3) years;
iv. Be a corporate member of Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter);
v. Have a certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
vi. Have a certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
vii. Have demonstrated merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Terms of Service: Three (3) Year Contract.