Nairobi City County Urban Planning Director Job in Kenya (KShs 165K - 200K)

Nairobi City County
 

Nairobi County Public Service Board
 

Vacancies in Nairobi City County Government
 

The Nairobi City County Public Service Board (NCPSB) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant position:
 

Directors 

Director, Urban Planning

JG ‘R’ 

(1 Post)
 

Requirement for Appointment
 

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• At least 10 years working experience of which 5 years must be at management level;
• Must be a holder of Master’s Degree in Urban Planning from a recognized university;
• Be registered with Kenya Planners Registration Board and full member of Kenya Institute of Planners/Architectural Association (Planning Chapter);
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme in a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated a clear understanding of National Development Policies, Goals and Objectives and ability to integrate them into County Programmes; and
• Have demonstrated professional competence in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Head of Urban Planning Department

• Provide Strategic direction on all work in the department;
• Undertake urban research and studies and management of information to monitor urban development trends;
• Preparation of short and long term urban development policies, strategies, guidelines and interventions;
• Monitoring and advice on city growth and developments with respect to land use/zoning;
• Ensure conformance with the County’s development control policies and guidelines;
• Promote Urban Design as a means of creating environmentally sustainable city; and
• Any other work as may be assigned.

Remuneration:

• Basic Salary: Ksh.109,089 – Ksh.144,928 p.m.
• House Allowance: Ksh.40,000 p.m.
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh.16,000 p.m.

How to Apply
 

Written applications, CV’s, copies of certificates, testimonials and Identity Card should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position being applied for and addressed to:

The Secretary,
County Public Service Board
Nairobi City County
P.O. Box 30075-00100
Nairobi

Note: Important Information to all Applicants

• Applicants should be Kenyan citizens
• Applicants should meet requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya
• Applicants are required to attach clearance certificates from EACC, KRA, HELB and a certificate of good conduct from the Police.

Manual applications should be posted through the above address or delivered to the offices of County Public Service Board, City Hall 2nd floor, Room 212. 

Online applications should be sent through the CPSB website: countypsb@nairobi.go.ke
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
 

Applications should reach the County Public Service Board on or before Friday 31st October 2014 at 4.00 p.m.

NB: Nairobi City County is an equal opportunity employer. 

Qualified women and Persons living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.