Assistant Director, Land Adjudication and Settlement careers at National Land Commission in Kenya

Job Title: Assistant Director, Land Adjudication and Settlement

Company: National Land Commission

Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administration, interpretation of any provisions in relevant Laws affecting Land Adjudication and Settlement.
• Managing Land Settlement fund and/or other similar funds.
• Identifying land for resettlement purposes and managing the allocation process.
• Coordinating and ensuring provision of basic infrastructure in settlement schemes.
• Management of Land Adjudication and Settlement records.
• Developing a national programme for adjudication and registration of community land.
• Providing direction and guidance in the management of Group Ranches.
• Ensuring compliance to standards, guidelines and regulations for land adjudication and settlement programmes.
• Ensuring implementation of recommendations of monitoring and evaluation reports.
• Development, implementation and realization of Land Adjudication and Settlement strategic plans and objectives.
• Mobilization and management of resources for the directorate.
• Collaboration with National and County Governments in respect of Land Adjudication and Settlement matters.
• Attending to court matters where appropriate

Qualifications, Competencies and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Surveying or Geomatic/Geospatial Engineering from a recognized university
• Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Land Survey, Land Use Planning, Law, Geography, Agriculture or Social Sciences from a university recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage.
• A Full Member of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (MISK) - Geospatial Surveyors Chapter (being a Licensed Surveyor would be an added advantage)
• At least five (5) years relevant experience, three (3) of which must be with a reputable organization
• Demonstrated experience and understanding in various types of surveys, adjudication and settlement schemes. Computer skills (knowledge and application of GIS would be an added advantage)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution.

Note:

A person shall not be qualified for appointment if the person:

a) Is an official of a governing body of a political party;

b) Has at any time within the preceding five years, held or stood for election as a member of parliament, a county assembly or as a governor;

c) Is an un-discharged bankrupt;

d) Has been convicted of a felony;

e) Has benefited from, or facilitated an unlawful or irregular allocation, acquisition or use of land or other public property; or

f) Has been removed from the office for contravening the provisions of the constitution or any other written law.

Important Information to All Applicants:

All candidates are required to submit, on application, clearance certificates from Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Credit Reference Bureau, Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), and the relevant professional body(ies).
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
Shortlisted Candidates shall be required to produce originals of their
National identity Card, Academic and Professional Certificates and
Testimonials.

How to Apply

All interested and qualified persons should submit applications:

The Chairman
National Land Commission
1st Ngong Road, Ardhi House
12th Floor, Room 1205
P.O. Box 44417-00100
Nairobi.

Dr. Muhammad A. Swazuri, PhD, OGW
Chairman, National Land Commission.

Application Deadline: 19th Nov 2013