Senior Land Use Planning Office
JOB REF: NLC/LUP/1/2023
Terms of Appointment The
appointment will be on a Permanent and Pensionable terms
Job Purpose
The purpose of this job is
to undertake monitoring and oversight over the preparation and implementation
of land use plans by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), County
governments and Community Land Management Committees in accordance with Article
67(2) (h) of the Constitution, Section 5(1) (h) of the National Land Commission
Act, 2012; Physical and Land use Planning Act, 2019 and other land laws.
Duties and Responsibilities;
Supervises
and provides guidance to Land Use Planning Officers on the Implementation of
Land Use plans.
Leads
in monitoring implementation of land use plans by the Ministries, Departments
and Agencies.
Undertakes
monitoring of land use planning by Ministries, Departments and agencies (MDAS),
county governments and communities to determine adherence to standards and
guidelines.
Reviews
land use plans prepared by the Ministries, Departments, state Agencies (MDAs)
County
governments
and Community Land Management Committees in line with the provisions of land
use planning laws.
Conducts
research on matters relating to land use planning at the inter-county and
county level and make recommendations.
Collects
land use planning data and information on emerging issues and provide feedback
to
inform
preparation and updating of land use planning guidelines and standards.
Prepares
Public Education and sensitization materials on land use plan preparation,
implementation and review of plans.
Updates
inventory of land use plans submitted to the Commission by public agencies,
county governments, national government and community land management
committees.
Evaluates
Airspace Master Plan for the safe and efficient utilization of Kenyan airspace;
(section 7(v) of the Civil Aviation Act No 21 of 2013).
Undertakes
public education on land use planning to promote public awareness on
development control.
Evaluates
land use plans for strategic national projects as per section 69 of the
Physical and Land Use Planning Act, 2019.
Undertakes
land suitability studies for land acquisition for public use and land banking.
Undertakes
research and drafts responses on parliamentary question related to land use
planning.
Drafts
advisories to National Land Commission coordinators at County Levels in their
function of processing development applications.
Prepares
state of land use planning reports for submission to other oversight agencies.
Prepares
monitoring report on implementation of land use plans
Updates
Principal Land Use planning Officers on emerging issues on land use planning.
Represents
the Directorate in various committees, conferences and workshops.
Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills
Bachelor’s
degree in Urban and Regional planning or other relevant field from a recognized
university
Professional
Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies;
Graduate
member certificate from a recognized planners’ professional association and in
good standing.
Previous relevant work
experience required.
At
least 5 years’ experience in Urban and Regional Planning or in a comparable
position from a reputable organization.
Understanding
of various types of plans at urban, inter-county, county and national levels.
Knowledge
of the Constitution 2010, relevant legislation including Land Act, 2012
Physical and Land use planning Act, 2019 County Governments Act, 2012 and Urban
Areas and Cities Act 2011 and other land laws.
knowledge and skills
Planning
skills.
Managerial
skills.
Organization
skills.
Computing
skills.
Communication
skills.
Leadership
skills.
Negotiation
skills.
Problem
solving skills.
Analytical
skills.
Supervisory
skills.
Counselling
skills.
Presentation
skills.
Report
writing.
How To Apply
Candidates
should attach all documents to the application form (download from the website).
Details
of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert
should not be included,
Shortlisted
candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity
card, academic and professional certificates, transcripts and testimonials
during interviews.
Please
note that it is a criminal offence to present fake certificates.
If you possess or meet the
above qualifications, please send;
Your
application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae including names of
three referees and their full contacts (Name, post office box number, email
address, and telephone/mobile phone contact)
Copies
of academic certificates and testimonials:
Applicants are advised to
visit our website www.landcommission.go.ke for
instructions on how to apply. Applicants MUST apply both online and submit hard
copies of their applications.
In case you do not hear
from us, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Please note that
canvassing for this position will lead to automatic disqualification.
All applicants must meet
the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
The National Land
Commission is an equal opportunity employer; women, people from marginalized
areas and Persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All hardcopy applications
should be submitted to:
THE SECRETARY/CEO
NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION
316 UPPERHILL CHAMBERS
20TH FLOOR
P.O BOX 44417-00100,
NAIROBI.
The applications should
reach the office of the Secretary/ CEO, National Land Commission on or before 18th September, 2023 by 5.00pm.
