174 Government Jobs in Kenya - Ministry of Lands


Public Service Commission of Kenya:

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the positions shown below.

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications
online through one of the Commission’s websites www.publicservice.go.ke andwww.psckjobs.go.ke OR by completing ONE application form PSC 2 (Revised 2007). 

The form may be downloaded from the Commission’s websites.

Please Note
  • Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. ALL the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form.
  • Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
  • Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • The public service commission is committed to availing equal employment opportunities to all kenyans.
  • Women and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
  • Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and testimonials during interviews.
  • Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.
Completed application forms should be sent to:

The Secretary
Public Service Commission of Kenya
P. O. Box 30095 – 00100
Nairobi,

so as to reach the Commission on or before 30th May, 2012.

Vacancies in the Ministry of Lands

Principal Land Administration Officer 
 
Fifteen (15) Posts V/No.162/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.40,835 – Ksh.49,636 p.m.
(JG ‘N’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
  • served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Chief Land Administration Officer, Job Group ‘M’ in the Public Service;
  • attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks in a recognized institution; and
  • shown merit, administrative ability and technical competence in handling land administrative matters.
Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be in charge of land administration issues in a District or in a Land Administration Division at the Headquarters.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:
  • considering and recommending applications for large capital investment projects, change of user and extension of leases in consultation with the relevant authorities and stakeholders;
  • inspecting district land offices to ensure adherence and conformity to relevant regulations and status;
  • sanctioning acceptance of letters of allotment;
  • supervising and preparing of titles and surrenders; and
  • endorsing deeds of variation on rectification on titles.
Land Surveyor II 

Twenty (20) Posts V/No.163/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.26,323 – Ksh.31,996 p.m.
(JG ‘K’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
  • a Bachelors degree in Land Surveying and Photogrammetry, Geomatics, Geomatics Engineering, Technology in Geomatics, Technology in Geo-informatics, Geo-spatial Engineering, or Philosophy in Technology (Survey) from a recognized institution; and
  • a Certificate in computer applications
Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level include carrying out angular distance measurements and computation for medium and high density topographical, general engineering, sub-divisional schemes, medium area cadastral and photo control surveys.

Land Survey Assistant III
 
One Hundred And Seventeen (117) Posts V/No.164/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.16,692 – Ksh.20,289 p.m.
(JG ‘H’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
  • a Diploma in Land Surveying from a recognized institution; and
  • a Certificate in computer applications.
Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level include carrying out angular and distance measurements and computation for small density topographical, site engineering, general boundary, and photo control surveys.

Cartography Assistant III

Seven (7) Posts V/No.165/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.16,692 – Ksh.20,289 p.m.
(JG ‘H’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
  • a Diploma in Cartography from a recognized institution; and
  • a Certificate in computer applications.
Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level include drawing survey and deed plans, small area boundary Schedules And Small Area Preliminary Index Diagrams.

Geospatial Data Management Assistant III 

Twelve (12) Posts V/No.166/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.16,692 – Ksh.20,289 p.m.
(JG ‘H’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
  • a Diploma in Archives and Records Management from a recognized institution; and
  • a Certificate in computer applications.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Duties and responsibilities at this level include receiving, registering and indexing geospatial data from public and private producers.
Librarian 
 
Two (2) Posts V/No.167/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.26,323 – Ksh.31,996 p.m.
(JG ‘K’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
  • a Bachelors degree in Library Studies OR Information Science or comparable qualification from a recognized university; and
  • a Certificate in Computer Applications.
Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level include:
  • indexing and abstracting journal articles;
  • operating Current Awareness Service (CAS);
  • editing reports, newsletters and other publications; and
  • selecting and purchasing information and other research materials in consultation with professionals and researchers.
Library Assistant II
 
One (1) Post V/No.168/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.16,692 – Ksh.20,289 p.m.
(JG ‘H’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
  • a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade of C plain or an equivalent qualification with at least a C plain in either Mathematics, English or Kiswahili;
  • a Diploma in Library Science or comparable qualification from a recognized institution; and
  • Proficiency in Computer Applications.
Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level include:
  • preparing materials for binding;
  • arranging shelves;
  • providing reference services to readers;
  • filling catalogue cards and press cuttings; and
  • charging and discharging Library materials.