Job Description
JOB GRADE: NLC 3
JOB REF: NLC/LAM/2/2023
Terms of Appointment
The appointment will be on a Permanent and Pensionable terms
Personal Emolument for the position of Deputy Director Land Administration
Basic Salary Scale : Kshs Min 148,000 – Max 263,000 Per month
House Allowance : Kshs. 60,000 Per month
Commuter Allowance : Kshs. 18,000 Per month
Entertainment Allowance : Kshs. 20,000 Per month
Leave Allowance : Kshs. 30,000 Per annum
Medical Cover : As provided by the Commission
Job Purpose
The purpose of the job is to provide leadership in the administration and management of public land
in line with the mandates of the National Land Commission as provided for in Article 67 (2) of the
2010 Constitution; the National Land Commission Act 2012, the Land Act 2012, the Land
Registration Act 2012, National Land Policy 2009 and other relevant legislations.
Duties and Responsibilities;
1. Guide the preparation and implementation of the Commission’s Strategic Plan;
2. Spearhead setting of the Directorates’ performance targets and preparation of work plans;
3. Oversee verification of leases and grants before forwarding for execution;
4. Supervise the analysis of various provisions on leases and agreements;
5. Spearhead implementation of programs and projects under the Directorate;
6. Initiate land regularization and formalization programmes;
7. Lead in setting criteria for identifying persons occupying land as squatters;
8. Evaluate claims on land and makes recommendations for documentation;
9. Formulate the development and implementation of technical standards for service delivery in the
Counties; Initiates appropriate action for noncompliance with land development conditions;
10. Steer planning and budgeting for the programmes of the Directorate;
11. Manage performance and capacity building;
12. Put in place monitoring and evaluating performance and preparation of reports
13. Recommend land administration and management issues which include allocations, preparations
of leases and development applications such as renewal of leases, subdivisions and
amalgamation;
14. Recommend approval of applications for issuance of letters of allotment on public land;
15. Prepare leases and transfers of land on public land for execution by the Director, Land
Administration; Evaluates approval of development applications such as renewal of leases,
subdivisions and amalgamation; Analyses land issue and provide recommendations to the
Director;
16. Investigate land complaints for consideration by the Commission;
17. Supervise the preparation of the departmental procurement plan;
18. Review approval of leave applications;
19. Monitor performance of staff in the department;
20. Oversee handover of allocated land and taking over acquired land;
21. Oversee maintenance of a register of all allocated Public Land, Leases extended/renewed,
converted land; and change of /extension of use applications;
22. Oversee vesting of acquired land to relevant public institutions.
23. Coordinate hearings on public land disputes and complaints;
24. Facilitate monitoring of public land to ensure that public institutions assigned land sustainably
manage that land for the intended purposes;
25. Oversee the management of Lessor/Lessee Relationships;
26. Coordinate monitoring of implementation of Public Land Management Guidelines;
27. Provide land management advisory and support to public institutions;
28. Supervise inspection/audit of all public land including leased or reserved land to ensure
compliance with lease/vesting orders, terms and conditions;
29. Oversight revenue collection (stand premium, ground rent, rates, license fees and royalties) on
Public Land by National, County Governments and Public institutions;
30. Supervise preparation and issuance of Land Management notices and advisories;
31. Supervise management of the Repository of Land Management Records;
32. Oversight the monitoring program of Registration of rights and interests in land in the country;
33. Oversight formulation of guidelines for use by Public agencies, International organizations,
Development partners, statutory bodies and State corporations;
34. Supervise maintenance of land records for faster retrieval of information
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills):
Academic Qualifications;
1. Must have a land related Masters Degree from a recognized University.
2. Must have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Land Economics, Land
Management, Land Administration, Real Estate Management, Surveying and Geomatic
Engineering or equivalent land related degree from a recognized University
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
1. Full membership in the relevant Chapter of Institution of Surveyors of Kenya or any other land
related professional body.
2. A certificate in a leadership course will be an added advantage.
Previous relevant work experience required.
Must have served for twelve (12) years in the lands sector, three (3) of which must be in a senior
management position in a comparable institution