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

The Director of Surveys will be responsible to the CECM and the Chief Officer for coordinating and administering the function of the Surveys.

Duties and responsibilities

•  Providing effective and efficient geographical information in accordance with the legal statutes; providing modern geoinformation which involves land surveying, cartography, Photogrammetry.
•  Formulating and reviewing policies on surveying, mapping, cadastral, adjudication, sub-divisional schemes, photo control, engineering and hydro graphic surveys;
•  Authorizing research of new and emerging technologies, the preparation and publication of plans, providing guidance on standardization and certification of survey equipment;
•  Monitoring and evaluating the survey and mapping activities;
•  Ensuring territorial integrity of the county by defining and maintaining physical location of national and international boundaries;
•  liaising with development partners to secure technical and financial support for development plans and promotion of new and emerging technology in surveying and mapping fields.
•  Development, implementation and realization of the Department’s strategic plans and objectives;
•  Preparation and implementation of the Department’s performance appraisal systems and contracts;
•  Overseeing the finances and assets management of the Department; instituting operational accountability;
•  Overall management and development of staff.

Requirements for Appointment

•  Served in the grade of Deputy Director of Surveys or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service or private sector for a minimum period of three (3) years;
•  Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Land Surveying and Photogrammetry, Geomatics, Geomatic Engineering, Technology in Geomatics,
• Technology in Geo-informatics, Geo-spatial Engineering, Philosophy in Technology (Survey), Hydrography from a recognized institution;
•  Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Land Surveying, Land Management, Cartography, Photogrammetry, Photolithography, Geomatics, Geomatic Engineering, Technology in Geomatics, Technology in Geoinformatics, Geo-spatial Engineering, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Urban or Regional Planning, Geodesy, Hydrography, Environmental Science, Information Science or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
•  Full membership of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (MISK);
•  Certificate in Strategic leadership Development Programme (SLDP) Course from a recognized institution OR its equivalent will be an added advantage;
•  Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals and policies; and
•  Satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.