Principal Physical Planning Officer at County Government of Kericho

VISION A prosperous county in economic, social and political development with residents enjoying high quality of life. MISSION To foster equitable and sustained socio-economic development through effective and efficient mobilization and utilization of available resources. ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS The county is composed of six Constituencies, 15 administrative divisions namely: Ainamoi,Belgut, Kabianga, Bureti, Roret, Cheborge, Sigowet and Soin. Other Admibnistrative Divisions are: Kunyak, Chilchila, Kamasian, Kipkelion, Londiani, Sorget and Chepseon. These are further su-devided into 85 locations that are further sub-divided into 209 sub-locations. It covers an area of2,479 sq. km.

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Initiating, preparing and monitoring the implementation of county and local physical development plans;


• Preparing action plans for specific projects such as residential housing schemes, shopping centers, industrial estates and recreational facilities;


• Providing advice to government and private agencies on development proposals and plans; implementing and providing feedback on physical planning guidelines and standards;


• Undertaking thematic regional studies on matters relating to physical planning;


• Managing physical planning data;


• Setting agenda and convening physical planning liaison committee meetings;


• Keeping records of deliberations and communicating decisions of the physical planning liaison committee;


• providing advice on development control;


• Carrying out public education on physical planning matters; and


• Preparing annual state of physical planning reports on county and local physical development plans.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: –

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town Planning from a recognized institution;


• Be registered by the Planners Registration Board;


• Should have served in the grade of chief physical planner for a minimum period of three (3) years;


• Be a corporate member of Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter);


• Have a certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;


• Have a certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and


• Have demonstrated merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Terms of Service: Three (3) Year Contract.

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