PRINCIPAL PHYSICAL PLANNER

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

                  i.        have served in the grade of Chief Physical Planner for a minimum period of three (3) years

                ii.        have a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town planning from recognized institution

              iii.        be a corporate member of Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town planning Chapter)

               iv.        be registered by the Physical Planners board

                v.         have a certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution

               vi.        have a certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution

             vii.        have a demonstrated merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance and results.

                  i.        initiating, preparing and monitoring the implementation of the county and local physical development plans;

                ii.        preparing action plans for the specific projects such as residential housing schemes, shopping centers, industrial estates and recreational facilities;

              iii.        providing advice to the government and private agencies on development proposals and plans;

               iv.        implementing and providing feedback on planning guidelines and standards;

                v.         undertaking thematic regional studies on matters relating to physical planning;

               vi.        managing physical data;

             vii.        setting agenda and convening physical planning liaison committee meetings;

            viii.        keeping record of deliberations and communicating decisions of physical planning liaison committees;

               ix.        providing advice on development control, carrying out public education on physical planning matters; and

                x.        preparing annual state of physical planning reports on county and local development plans.