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.

Reports to the Chief Officer 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

•  Advising the Executive Committee Member on the appropriate methods of rating and rates struck;
•  Responsible for advising stakeholders and clients on all technical matters related to the land valuation and rating,
•  Custodian of the valuation roll and supplementary valuation roll;
•  Preparation and management of the County valuation roll and the rates register;
•  Advice on area rating and all matters related to ratable property;
• Administering area rates and valuation roll;
•  Preparing schedules or rates;
•  Issuance of rates clearance certificates;
•  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

•  Master’s degree in Land management, Valuation, Land Economics, Real Estate, Property Management or an equivalent relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
•  Bachelor degree in any of the following discipline: Land management, Valuation, Land Economics, Real Estate, Property Management 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 five (5) years in public or private sector.
•  Satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.