Job Specifications

• An officer at this level may be deployed in either a land survey or quantity survey functional areas.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

Land Survey

• Being in charge of Land Survey functional section;
• Formulating, implementing and reviewing land survey and management policies, strategies and programmes;
• Coordinating general boundaries surveys, cadastral, adjudication, subdivisional schemes, photo control and engineering surveys;
• Coordinating astronomical, gravity and magnetic surveys, and preparation and publication of plans, maps and charts;
• Coordinating standardization and certification of survey equipment;
• Monitoring and evaluating of survey and mapping activities;
• Preparing and submitting technical and administrative reports;
• Coordinating development and implementation of strategic and work plans;
• Managing staff performance;
• Building capacity of the Land Survey Section; and
• Planning, budgeting and ensuring effective use of resources.

Quantity Survey

• Oversee the preparation of project estimates and Bills of Quantities;
• Manage, maintenance and update Estimates and Bills of Quantity records;
• Make requisition of resources to facilitate data collection for measurements for architectural and conservation works;
• Coordinate preparation of specifications for works to be contracted out;
• Coordinate preparation of estimates for built and designed works of all categories and archiving;
• Managing staff performance;
• Building capacity of the Quantity Survey Section; and
• Planning, budgeting and ensuring effective use of resources.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must be in possession of:-

• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Land Surveying, Land Management, Geodesy, Photogrammetry, Geomatics, Geomatics Engineering, Technology in Geomatics, Technology in Geo-informatics, Geospatial Engineering, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Urban or Regional Planning, Sustainable Urban Development, Hydrography, Environmental Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Land Surveying, Geospatial Engineering; Geomatics Engineering; Geomatics Engineering and Geospatial Information Systems, Technology in Survey or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable;
• Valid practicing license;
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Have ten (10) years relevant work experience four (4) of which should be at the supervisory level;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

Key Competencies

• Planning skills;
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Team player;
• Leadership;
• Mentorship;
• Analytical skills;
• Creativity; and
• Innovation.

Job Specifications

An officer at this level may be deployed in either a land survey or quantity survey functional areas.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

Land Survey

• Assisting in implementation of land survey policies, standards and guidelines;
• Assisting in implementation of the provisions of the Survey Act Cap 299, Land Act 2012, Land Registration Act 2012, Sectional Property Act 1987, and other relevant statutes pertaining to land survey;
• Assisting in carrying out land surveys for security of land tenure and sustainable land development;
• Assisting in survey, inspection and maintenance of boundaries for territorial integrity;
• Assisting in implementation of survey projects and programmes in liaison with other relevant stakeholders; and
• Assisting in conducting quality control checks for title surveys to support land registration.

Quantity Survey

• Assisting in preparing and updating quantity estimates;
• Assisting in preparing work plans and programs for generation estimates;
• Assisting in collecting and collating measurement data for construction, renovation and conservation works
• Assisting in preparing specifications for works to be contracted out; and
• Assisting in preparing estimates for as built and Bills of Quantities for new design work

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must be in possession of:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Land Surveying, Geospatial Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Geospatial Information Systems, Technology in Survey or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable;
• A valid practicing license;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

Key Competencies

• Communication and reporting skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Team player;
• Creativity; and
• Innovation.

Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• Assisting in formulating, implementing and reviewing estate management policies, strategies and programmes;
• Recommending the maintenance of buildings;
• Assisting in administration of leases;
• Maintaining an up-to-date register of all land, houses, leases and their occupants;
• Assisting in registration of newly completed houses and buildings, board of surveys and security of estates;
• Assisting in collection of rent, rent reviews and tenant placements;
• Assisting in developing and implementing estate management plans;
• Assisting in preparing of reports on status of estates and houses; and
•  Assisting in planning, budgeting and ensuring effective use of resources.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must be in possession of:

• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Valuation and Property Management, Construction Management, Estate Management, Housing Administration, Facilities Management, Business Administration, Urban Planning or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Land Economics, Building Economics, Urban Planning, Valuation and Property Management, Construction Management, Estate Management, Housing Administration,  Facilities Management, Business Administration, Architecture, Mechanical/Civil/Electrical Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable;
• Supervisory course lasting not less two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Ten (10) years relevant work experience four (4) of which should be at the supervisory level;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

Key Competencies

• Planning skills;
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Team player;
• Leadership;
• Mentorship;
• Analytical skills;.
• Creativity; and
• Innovation.

Job Specification

• An officer at this level may be deployed in either Corporation Secretary and Legal Services Directorate or the Intellectual Property Management Department functional areas.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

• Legal
• Management of litigation matters;
• Drawing draft contracts, agreements and other legal documents;
• Undertaking legal research;
• Identifying legal and compliance risks;
• Providing day to day legal and regulatory support to the functional areas covering general compliance queries and reviews;
• Representing the organisation in litigation matters;
• Compiling of monthly/quarterly reports on legal matters; and
• Assisting in board secretarial work.
• Intellectual Property Management Function

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail assisting in:

• Implementing IP policies that promote and protect intellectual property rights;
• Protecting valuable intellectual property assets such as inventions, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets;
• Conducting awareness campaigns and educational programs to enhance understanding of IP rights and their importance;
• Organizing training, competitions and awards relating to industrial property matters; and
• Enforcing IP rights and handling IP-related disputes.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:-

• Have a Bachelor of Law degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court;
• At least four (4) years work experience
• Have valid practicing license;
• Be proficient in computer applications; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and skills

• Negotiation and legal drafting skills;
• Strong communication and reporting skills;
• Interpersonal skills; and
• Team player.

• An officer at this level may be deployed in either Corporation Secretary and Legal Services Directorate or the Intellectual Property Management Department functional areas.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

• Legal
• Management of litigation matters;
• Drawing draft contracts, agreements and other legal documents;
• Undertaking legal research;
• Identifying legal and compliance risks
• Providing day to day legal and regulatory support to the functional areas covering general compliance queries and reviews;
• Representing the organisation in litigation matters;
• Compiling of monthly/quarterly reports on legal matters; and
• Assisting in board secretarial work.
• Intellectual Property Management Function

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail assisting in:

• Implementing IP policies that promote and protect intellectual property rights;
• Protecting valuable intellectual property assets such as inventions, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets;
• Conducting awareness campaigns and educational programs to enhance understanding of IP rights and their importance;
• Organizing training, competitions and awards relating to industrial property matters; and
• Enforcing IP rights and handling IP-related disputes.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:-

• Have a Bachelor of Law degree or its equivalent from a recognised institution;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court;
• Have valid practicing license;
• Be proficient in computer applications; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and skills

• Negotiation and legal drafting skills;
• Strong communication and reporting skills;
• Interpersonal skills; and
• Team player.

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