Director, Housing at Kakamega County

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 3050.3 Km2 (Kakamega CDP, 2013). The altitude of the county is between 1,240 metres and 2,000 metres above sea level.
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Director, Housing

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience3 years
  • LocationKakamega
  • Job FieldBuilding and Construction  , Engineering / Technical 

Basic Salary: Kshs. 121,430 x 6,070- 127,500 x 6,370- 133,870 x 6,570- 140,440 x 6,770- 147,210 x
6,960- 154,170 x 7,160- 161,330 x 7,810 – 169,140p.m
Terms of Service:

  • Three (3) year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Formulating of housing policies and planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of housing programmes and advising Government on housing matters;
  • Coordinating of enactment and review of legislations relating to housing and human settlements;
  • Overseeing the activities of the national secretariat for human settlements; promotion of appropriate building materials and construction technologies;
  • Liaising with stakeholders on housing and human settlement matters;
  • Overseeing research and dissemination of findings to stakeholders;
  • Coordinating establishment of land banks for housing development and promoting of participatory approaches and capacity building in the housing development process; and
  • Other duties will entail management of financial, human and other resources in the department of housing.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

  • Served in the grade of Senior Assistant Director of Housing, Job Group CPSB 04/‘Q’ for a minimum period of three (3) years or a comparable and relevant position in the Public or private sector;
  • Been registered by any of the following bodies: Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors, Engineers Registration Board, Institution of Surveyors of Kenya, Physical Planners Registration Board, Valuers Registration Board, National Environmental Management Authority Board and any other relevant and recognized professional body;
  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Valuation, Property Management, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Civil/ Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Land Economics, Real Estate and Land Administration, Building Economics, Urban/Regional Planning, Construction Management, Economics, Estate Management, Sociology, Community Development, Statistics, Environmental Studies, Geography or equivalent qualification from a recognized University;
  • Master’s degree in any of the following: Housing Administration, Urban Management, Urban/Regional Planning, Valuation and Property Management, Architecture, Interior Design, Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Structural Engineering, Land Economics, Building Economics, Estate Management, Building/Construction/Project Management, Economics, Sociology, Environmental Studies, Community Development, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
  • Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6)
  • weeks from a recognized institution.

Method of Application

PLEASE NOTE

  • All the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the on -line form.
  • ALL Serving Officers in the County Public Service, MUST clearly indicate on the online form:
    • The Officer’s Payroll Number;
    • Date of first appointment;
    • Date of last promotion to the current grade; and
    • Substantive designation and Job Group.
  • During interviews, shortlisted candidates will be required to produce the following original documents: - National Identity Card; Academic and Professional Certificates; current payslip and letter of appointment/promotion to the current grade.
  • Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • The County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates and Persons with disabilities (PwDs) are encouraged to apply.
  • Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.

HOW TO APPLY
All applicants should click on the Job Offers Option on the County Website www.kakamega.go.ke, fill the Application Form and submit it ONLINE on or before 9th August, 2023 at 11.59 P.M.
N/B: No hard copies or emailed applications to the Board’s official email i.e. cpsb@kakamega.go.ke will be accepted.
Applicants are advised to provide accurate information when making applications, those who give false information regarding their credentials and qualifications will be automatically disqualified.
PLEASE NOTE:

  • Kakamega County Public Service Board (KCPSB) DOES NOT use Agents nor charge ANY FEE at any stage of the recruitment and selection process.
  • Our official communication channels are; email address cpsb@kakamega.go.ke and Phone Number 0745888999 ONLY. 

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