Director, Survey, Land Adjudication & Settlement at National Land Commission

Job Title: Director, Survey, Land Adjudication & Settlement

Company: National Land Commission

Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will be a hands-on and participative manager and will lead and develop an internal team to carry out: cadastral surveys, topographical surveys, compulsory acquisition surveys, adjudication & settlement surveys, remote sensing surveys, hydrographical surveys and GIS applications.
• Provide leadership in the formulation and implementation of survey, adjudication and settlement management strategies and policies
• Supervise and coordinate compulsory acquisition surveys
• Supervise and coordinate Land Adjudication and Settlement
• Supervise and coordinate topographical surveys when and where required
• Coordinate and liaise with the National Agency in charge of survey for processing and approval of cadastral surveys
• Coordinate and liaise with the National Agency in charge of survey for hydrographical, remote sensing and mapping surveys when and where required
• Oversee the development, coordination and implementation of sound Survey, Mapping and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) management in the Commission
• Work closely and transparently with all external partners including third-party vendors and consultants.
• Oversee administrative functions as well as facilities to ensure efficient and consistent operations of the Directorate of survey, adjudication and settlement in the Commission

Qualifications, Competencies and Experience:

• A Masters degree in any Survey related field, GIS or Planning from a recognized university
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Surveying or Geomatic/Geospatial Engineering from a recognized university
• 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 ten (1 0) years relevant experience, five (5) of which must be with a reputable organization and at least 3 years at senior management level (experience in the public sector would be an added advantage)
• Demonstrated experience and understanding in various types of surveys, adjudication and settlement schemes
• Well developed computer literate skills (knowledge and application of GIS would be an added advantage)
• General management skills
• A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills which support and enable sound decision making
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication
• 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