Municipal Physical Planner at Baringo County Government

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Preparation of Urban Land use Plans
• Undertake feasibility studies on physical social, economic and Environmental characteristics
• Implementing physical plans, regional urban areas and municipalities
• Development of budgets and work plans for urban planning unit
• Coordination of urban planning activities in the urban areas
• 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 and land use planning guidelines and standards
• Undertaking thematic regional studies on matters relating to physical and land use planning
• Managing municipal physical planning data, providing advice on development control
• Carrying out public education on physical and land use planning matters
• Preparation annual state of physical planning reports on municipal local physical development plans

Requirements for the Appointment

• Have Kenyan citizenship;
• Have served in the grade of principal physical planner and above as provided for in the Scheme of Service for Physical Planning Personnel;
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Urban and Regional Planning, Town Planning or related discipline from a recognized institution;
• Have at least seven years’ post-qualification professional experience in physical and land use planning;
• Be a corporate member of Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter) or Town and County Planners Association (TCPAK) and in good standing;
• Be registered as a physical planner under the Physical Planners Registration Act, 1996 and is in good standing with the relevant professional body;
• Have a certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
• Have demonstrated merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance and results; and Not have been disqualified under the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution or any other written law.