Director, Land Use Planning Jobs in Kenya at National Land Commission

Job Title: Director, Land Use Planning

Employer: National Land Commission

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Application Deadline: 19th Nov 2013

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and develop an internal team of urban and regional planning to monitor and ensure land use planning in the country is done correctly as per the functions of the Commission.
• Develop and prepare an effective and efficient system for coordinating monitoring and overseeing the Commission’s land use planning functions in the national government, county governments and any other agents.
• Liaise with national government in the preparation of the National Land use Policy, National Land use Spatial Policy and general principles and guidelines on land use planning.
• Identify and advise the commission on the types and content of various land use plans at different levels — national, regional (county) and local levels.
• Oversee the preparation of Land Use Plans as a framework for managing public land both at the national and county levels through liaison with national, county and local planning agencies in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of land use plans. Liaise with and oversee other specialized agencies responsible for development planning in transport infrastructure works, energy and oil, mining and other natural resources.
• Advice the Commission on appropriateness of plans presented for approval by management bodies.
• Advise the commission on the development of strategic national projects occurring on public land such as Techno Cities, Special Economic Zones, Resort Cities etc.
• Advise the commission on suitability of land to be acquired for public purposes including creating land banks and land for other uses such as public housing and industry.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive record of plans for all public land.
• Coordinate processing of applications for plot allocations, extension of leases, extension of user, change of user and subdivisions at the County Land Management Boards.
• Liaise with other sectoral agencies with respect to land use planning and development.
• Provide leadership in developing and nurturing professionalism in land use planning practice at the Commission.
• Work closely with and consult external partners including third party vendors and consultants.
• Oversee administrative functions and facilities to ensure efficient operations of the Directorate of Land Use Planning in the Commission.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Commission.


Qualifications, Competencies and Experience:

• At least a master degree in Urban & Regional Planning from a university recognized in Kenya.
• Be registered with the Physical Planners Registration Board in Kenya and with valid membership for the current year.
• Be corporate member of a recognized planners’ professional Association in Kenya and with valid membership for the current year.
• At least ten years of relevant experience as an urban & regional planner (three of which should have been in senior management level) in public and or private sector including research and academics.
• Demonstrate experience and understanding of various types of planning at urban, county and national levels.
• Well-developed computer literacy skills including GIS and CAD.
• Should meet requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Note:

A person shall not be qualified for appointment if the person:

a) Is an official of a governing body of a political party;

b) Has at any time within the preceding five years, held or stood for election as a member of parliament, a county assembly or as a governor;

c) Is an un-discharged bankrupt;

d) Has been convicted of a felony;

e) Has benefited from, or facilitated an unlawful or irregular allocation, acquisition or use of land or other public property; or

f) Has been removed from the office for contravening the provisions of the constitution or any other written law.

Important Information to All Applicants:

All candidates are required to submit, on application, clearance certificates from Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Credit Reference Bureau, Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), and the relevant professional body(ies).
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
Shortlisted Candidates shall be required to produce originals of their
National identity Card, Academic and Professional Certificates and
Testimonials.

How to Apply

All interested and qualified persons should submit applications:

The Chairman
National Land Commission
1st Ngong Road, Ardhi House
12th Floor, Room 1205
P.O. Box 44417-00100
Nairobi.

Dr. Muhammad A. Swazuri, PhD, OGW
Chairman, National Land Commission.