Kiambu County is one of the 47 counties in the Republic of Kenya. It is located in the central region and covers a total area of 2,543.5 Km2 with 476.3 Km2under forest cover according to the 2009 Kenya Population and Housing Census. Kiambu County borders.

Summary

Reports to the Director Land Valuation & Asset Management for all matters related to land valuation, asset management, rating, and determination of land values for allocation and acquisition within the County boundaries.

Duties and responsibilities

•  Responsible for advising stakeholders and clients on all technical matters related to the land valuation and rating;
•  Responsible for allocations and acquisitions of County property and fixed asset management information within the County;
•  Formulate and implement the County valuation policies;
•  Value land and county government assets for various purposes.
•  Issue of valuation notices, rates payment reports and advice the county government on actions to take in case of default.
•  Supervise manage, develop and appraise staff under him/ her.
•  Coordinate activities in the Valuation department
•  Formulate and implement the County valuation policies

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

•  Bachelor degree in any of the following discipline: Land management, Valuation, Land Economics, Real Estate, Property Management from a recognized institution;
•  Master’s degree in Land management, Valuation, Land Economics, Real Estate, Property Management or an equivalent relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
•  Full member of The Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (VEMS Chapter);
•  Registered by the Valuers registration board;
•  Certificate in Strategic leadership Development Programme (SLDP) Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution OR its equivalent will be an added advantage.
•  Have served as a principal valuer or its equivalent for a minimum period of three (3) years in public or private sector.
•  Satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.