Director, Land, Survey and Geo-Informatics at Kakamega County

Job Description

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Kakamega County is one of the 47 counties in the Republic of Kenya. It borders Vihiga County to the south, Siaya County to the West, Bungoma County to the North and Nandi County to the East. The county covers an area of .3 Km2 (Kakamega CDP, ). The altitude of the county is between 1, metres and 2, metres above sea level.

Duties and responsibilities 

The officer will report to the Chief Officer and will be responsible for all matters related to survey and land management. Specific duties and responsibilities include: Provide leadership in the management and administration of the directorate; Preparation and implementation of strategic and annual work plans for the directorate; Preparation of budget and procurement plans; Coordination of preparation of a database for all public land in the county in collaboration with National Land Commission; Supervision of control, topographical, cadastral, engineering, re-establishment and general surveys; Supervision of work at the GIS Laboratory and digitization of land and survey projects; Management of staff in the directorate; and Identify and develop training needs for the Directorate.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:- 

Served in the grade of Deputy Director Job Group CPSB 04/‘Q’ in the Public Service, for a minimum of three years or in a comparable and equivalent position in the wider Public Service or Private Sector; Bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya in any of the following disciplines; Land Surveying and Photogrammetry, Geomatics Engineering, Geospatial Engineering; Technology in Geomatics and Philosophy in Survey Technology; Master’s Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage; Be a Full Member of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya; Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme course lasting not less than six weeks from recognized institution; and Certificate in Geographical Information System; Demonstrate professional competence in work performance and be result oriented in execution of duties and responsibilities; and Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in article 10 and of the Constitution of Kenya,