Deputy Director Urban Development at Nyamira County Public

The mandate of the Board is contained in section 59 of the County Government Acts 2012. These include establishing and abolishing offices in the County Public Service, appointing persons who hold and act in offices of the Public service among others. Achievements For the time the Board has been in office it has managed to put in place critical structures to enable the County Government to operate efficiently Targets To ensure that all the Departments have adequate staff to enable them deliver services. Projects Development of appropriate policies, values , standards, systems and processes inhuman resource management and development Capacity development and management of human resource Event The Board is currently undertaking recruitment of staff for the department of public works and that of Finance and Planning. VISION “A leading County in efficient utilization of resources, effective provision of essential services, industrial growth and development initiatives for improved quality of life for all” MISSION To foster the County’s economic growth through intensive and efficient utilization of locally available resources thus improving the living standards of our people

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in the grade of Assistant Director of Urban Development or in a comparable and relevant position in administration, housing and human settlements sector for a minimum of three (3) years;
• Possess a Bachelor Degree in Urban Planning and/or Urban management/Urban Development;
• A Masters will be an added advantage;
• He/She must be a Registered Planner of three or more years with the Physical Planners Registration Board;
• Must be a corporate member in good standing of a recognized professional society, (Kenya Institute of Planners (KIP), Town and County Planners Association of Kenya (TCPAK) or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planners Chapter) AAK(TP);
• Must have worked as a planner in a public office for a minimum of 5 years;
• Have demonstrated professional competence and administrative ability in the line of duty; and
• Have certificate in computer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible to the Director Urban Development and Management on all matters related to Urban Development, urban policy formulation and implementation.
• Responsible to the Director Urban Development and Management on for advising urban stakeholders on all matters related to urban development and servicers, investment partnerships and development control.
• Responsible to the Director Urban Development and Management for advising the County Executive Committee member on operationalization and coordination of the Urban Areas and Cities Act.
• Coordinate and oversee the urban public space design and management; and
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.