Chief Officer Land & Physical Planning at Kiambu County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administration of the county department;
• Ensure effective service delivery through implementation of laid out policies and regulations
• Implementing County Executive Committee resolutions as guided by the Executive Committee Member;
• Implementing policies and Development plans;
• Developing and implementing Strategic Plans in consultation with the Executive Committee Member;
• Ensuring effective and efficient utilization of the department’s financial and non-financial resources;
• Ensure promotion of national values and principles of governance and values and principles of public service as outlined in the constitution of Kenya 2010.
• Performing duties of an Accounting Officer in Public Finance Management
• Performing duties of an Authorized Officer in Human Resource Management

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Land economics; Land management; Real Estate and property studies; Land Surveying and Geo-Spatial Engineering; Urban Planning, or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized University;
• Master’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya, is an added advantage;
• Have a vast knowledge and experience of not less than 5 years in a relevant field in public or private sector;
• Possess general knowledge of the County Government and its functions;
• Demonstrate an understanding of the County goals, policies and developmental objectives;
• Demonstrate leadership and management capacity including knowledge of financial management and strategic people management skills and;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity