Deputy Director Land Administration and Management Job in Kenya

Deputy Director Land Administration and Management

JOB REF:NLC/LAM/2/2023

Terms of Appointment The
appointment will be on a Permanent and Pensionable terms

Job Purpose

The purpose of the job is
to provide leadership in the administration and management of public land in
line with the mandate of the National Land Commission as provided for in
Article 67 (2) of the 2010 Constitution; the National Land Commission Act 2012
Section 5, the Land Act 2012 Sections 7 – 36, the Land registration Act 2012,
National Land Policy 2009 and other relevant legislations.

Duties and
Responsibilities;

Guides
the preparation and implementation of the strategic plan;

Spearhead
setting of the Directorates’ performance targets and preparation of work plans;

Oversee
verification of leases and grants before forwarding for execution;

Supervises
the analysis of various provisions on leases and agreements;

Spearhead
implementation of programs and projects under the Directorate;

Initiate
Squatter Regularization and Formalization Programmes;

Lead
in setting criteria for identifying persons occupying land as squatters;

Evaluates
claims on land and makes recommendations for documentation;

Formulates
the development and implementation of technical standards for service delivery
in the Counties; Initiates appropriate action for noncompliance with land
development conditions;

Steer
planning and budgeting for the programmes of the Directorate;

Manage
performance and capacity building;

Puts
in place monitoring and evaluating performance and preparation of reports;

Directs
land administration and management issues which include allocations,
preparations of leases and development applications such as renewal of leases,
subdivisions and amalgamation;

Carry
out capacity building for public Land Administrators and Managers.

Recommend
approval of applications for issuance of letters of allotment on public land;

Prepares
leases and transfers of land on public land for execution by the Director, Land
Administration; Evaluates approval of development applications such as renewal
of leases, subdivisions and amalgamation; Analyses land issue and provide
recommendations to the Director;

Investigates
land complaints for consideration by the Commission;

Supervises
the preparation of the departmental procurement plan;

Reviews
approval of leave applications;

Monitors
performance of staff in the department;

Oversees
handover of allocated land and taking over acquired land;

Oversees
maintenance of a register of all allocated Public Land, Leases
extended/renewed, converted land; and change of /extension of use applications;

Oversees
vesting of acquired land to relevant public institutions.

Coordinates
hearings on public land disputes and complaints;

Facilities
monitoring of public land to ensure that public institutions assigned land
sustainably manage that land for the intended purposes;

Oversees
the management of Lessor/Lessee Relationships;

Coordinates
monitoring of implementation of Public Land Management Guidelines;

Provide
Land Management advisory and support to public Institutions;

Supervises
inspection/audit of all public land including leased or reserved land to ensure
compliance with lease/vesting orders, terms and conditions;

Oversights
revenue collection (stand premium, ground rent, rates, license fees and
royalties) on Public Land by National, County Governments and Public
institutions;

Supervises
preparation and issuance of Land Management notices and advisories;

Supervises
management of the Repository of Land Management Records;

Oversights
the monitoring program of Registration of rights and interests in land in the
country;

Oversights
formulation of guidelines for use by Public agencies, International
organizations, Development partners, statutory bodies and State corporations;

Supervises
maintenance of land records for faster retrieval of information;

Prepares
monthly reports;

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills):

Academic Qualifications;

Master’s
Degree in either Land Administration, Land Management, Real Estate Management,
Land Economics or equivalent from a recognized University.

Bachelor’s
degree in any of the following disciplines: Land Economics, Land Management,
Land Administration, Real Estate Management or equivalent qualification from a
recognized University

Professional
Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies;

Full
Membership of the relevant Chapter of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya
Registration or licensing in the respective field of practice

Certificate
in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6)
weeks

Previous
relevant work experience required.

Must
have served for twelve (12) years, three (3) years of which must be experience
in comparable positions in Public Service or from any reputable organization.

knowledge and skills

Strategic
Leadership Skills;

Analytical
Skills;

Communication
Skills;

Computing
skills;

Team
leadership skills;

Knowledge
of budget preparation skills;

Presentation
skills;

Map
reading skills

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.