Job Description
DIRECTOR OF SURVEY AND GEOINFORMATICS, JOB GROUP CPSB 03 (R) - (1 POST)
The Director of Surveys will be responsible to the CECM and the Chief Officer for
coordinating and administering the function of the Surveys.
Duties and responsibilities
• Providing effective and efficient geographical information in accordance with
the legal statutes; providing modern geoinformation which involves land
surveying, cartography, Photogrammetry.
• Formulating and reviewing policies on surveying, mapping, cadastral,
adjudication, sub-divisional schemes, photo control, engineering and hydro
graphic surveys;
• Authorizing research of new and emerging technologies, the preparation and
publication of plans, providing guidance on standardization and certification of
survey equipment;
• Monitoring and evaluating the survey and mapping activities;
• Ensuring territorial integrity of the county by defining and maintaining physical
location of national and international boundaries;
• liaising with development partners to secure technical and financial support for
development plans and promotion of new and emerging technology in surveying
and mapping fields.
• Development, implementation and realization of the Department's strategic plans
and objectives;
• Preparation and implementation of the Department's performance appraisal
systems and contracts;
• Overseeing the finances and assets management of the Department; instituting
operational accountability;
• Overall management and development of staff.
Requirements for Appointment
• Served in the grade of Deputy Director of Surveys or in a comparable and relevant
position in the public service or private sector for a minimum period of three (3)
years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Land Surveying and
Photogrammetry, Geomatics, Geomatic Engineering, Technology in Geomatics,
Technology in Geo-informatics, Geo-spatial Engineering, Philosophy in Technology
(Survey), Hydrography from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Land Surveying, Land
Management, Cartography, Photogrammetry, Photolithography, Geomatics,
Geomatic Engineering, Technology in Geomatics, Technology in Geoinformatics,
Geo-spatial Engineering, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Urban or
Regional Planning, Geodesy, Hydrography, Environmental Science, Information
Science or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Full membership of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (MISK);
• Certificate in Strategic leadership Development Programme (SLDP) Course from a
recognized institution OR its equivalent will be an added advantage;
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work
performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals and
policies; and
• Satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Terms of Service: Contract
Salary: As set by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).