The Mandera County Public Service Board is inviting applications from qualified and competent individuals to fill a vacant position in Elwak Municipality. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals seeking to contribute to the development and implementation of physical and land use planning in the county.
Assistant Director Physical Planner (Job Group P) – One (1) Post
Reference: MCPSB/MOL/2025/01/01
Terms of Service: 5-year contract
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Initiate, prepare, and monitor the implementation of county and local physical and land use development plans.
- Provide advice on development applications and control matters.
- Implement and provide feedback on physical and land use planning guidelines and standards.
- Manage physical and land use data to ensure informed decision-making.
- Prepare action plans for residential housing schemes, shopping centers, industrial estates, and recreational facilities.
- Conduct thematic regional studies related to physical and land use planning.
- Prepare annual reports on county and local physical and land use development plans.
- Set agendas and convene physical planning liaison committee meetings.
- Maintain records of deliberations and communicate decisions of the physical planning committee to relevant stakeholders.
- Perform any other duty assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements for Appointment:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning, Town Planning, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university in Kenya.
- Registration as a Physical Planner with the Kenya Physical Planner’s Registration Board.
- Corporate membership with the Kenya Institute of Planners or the Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter).
- A minimum of six (6) years of professional experience in the relevant field.
- Completion of a Senior Management Course lasting at least four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
- Demonstrated merit and ability in work performance and results.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should fill in the Mandera County Employment Application Form and attach copies of their certificates, testimonials, and national identity card. The application form can be downloaded from the Mandera County Website (www.mandera.go.ke) or obtained from the Mandera County Public Service Board office.
Important Notes:
- The Mandera County Public Service Board is an equal-opportunity employer and maintains a corruption-free recruitment process.
- Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Providing false information in the application form will lead to automatic disqualification.
- The Board will not accept any other form of application except the official Mandera County Government Employment Application Form.
- Canvassing will result in disqualification.
Application Deadline: 10th February 2025, at 4:00 PM. Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked on the left side with the position applied for and the vacancy number, and addressed to:
The Secretary,
Mandera County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 356-70300, Mandera.
Apply now and be part of the transformative journey in Mandera County!
