The National Land Commission of Kenya is an independent government commission whose establishment was provided for by the Constitution of Kenya to, amongst other things, manage public land on behalf of the national and county governments, initiate investigations into present or historical land injustices and recommend appropriate redress, and monitor and have oversight responsibilities over land use planning throughout the country. It was officially established under The National Land Commission Act, 2012

JOB REF: NLC/LUP/1/2023

Terms of Appointment The appointment will be on a Permanent and Pensionable terms

Job Purpose

The purpose of this job is to undertake monitoring and oversight over the preparation and implementation of land use plans by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), County governments and Community Land Management Committees in accordance with Article 67(2) (h) of the Constitution, Section 5(1) (h) of the National Land Commission Act, 2012; Physical and Land use Planning Act, 2019 and other land laws.

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Supervises and provides guidance to Land Use Planning Officers on the Implementation of Land Use plans.
• Leads in monitoring implementation of land use plans by the Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
• Undertakes monitoring of land use planning by Ministries, Departments and agencies (MDAS), county governments and communities to determine adherence to standards and guidelines.
• Reviews land use plans prepared by the Ministries, Departments, state Agencies (MDAs) County
• governments and Community Land Management Committees in line with the provisions of land use planning laws.
• Conducts research on matters relating to land use planning at the inter-county and county level and make recommendations.
• Collects land use planning data and information on emerging issues and provide feedback to
• inform preparation and updating of land use planning guidelines and standards.
• Prepares Public Education and sensitization materials on land use plan preparation, implementation and review of plans.
• Updates inventory of land use plans submitted to the Commission by public agencies, county governments, national government and community land management committees.
• Evaluates Airspace Master Plan for the safe and efficient utilization of Kenyan airspace; (section 7(v) of the Civil Aviation Act No 21 of 2013).
• Undertakes public education on land use planning to promote public awareness on development control.
• Evaluates land use plans for strategic national projects as per section 69 of the Physical and Land Use Planning Act, 2019.
• Undertakes land suitability studies for land acquisition for public use and land banking.
• Undertakes research and drafts responses on parliamentary question related to land use planning.
• Drafts advisories to National Land Commission coordinators at County Levels in their function of processing development applications.
• Prepares state of land use planning reports for submission to other oversight agencies.
• Prepares monitoring report on implementation of land use plans
• Updates Principal Land Use planning Officers on emerging issues on land use planning.
• Represents the Directorate in various committees, conferences and workshops.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills):

Academic Qualifications; Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional planning or other relevant field from a recognized university

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies;

• Graduate member certificate from a recognized planners’ professional association and in good standing.

Previous relevant work experience required.

• At least 5 years’ experience in Urban and Regional Planning or in a comparable position from a reputable organization.
• Understanding of various types of plans at urban, inter-county, county and national levels.
• Knowledge of the Constitution 2010, relevant legislation including Land Act, 2012 Physical and Land use planning Act, 2019 County Governments Act, 2012 and Urban Areas and Cities Act 2011 and other land laws.

Applicants must possess level of knowledge and skills in the following areas;

• Planning skills.
• Managerial skills.
• Organization skills.
• Computing skills.
• Communication skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Supervisory skills.
• Counselling skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Report writing.