V/NO. 22./2023
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

served for a minimum period of twelve (12) years and currently serving in the grade of Deputy Director of Physical Planning CSG 6 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider Public Service;
a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town Planning or equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya;
a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town Planning or equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya;
corporate member of Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter); 
been registered by the Physical Planners Registration Board; and
a clear understanding of the National Development goals; Vision 2030,millennium Development Goals and the ability to relate them to Physical Planning.

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

initiating the formulation of national, regional and local physical development policies, guidelines and strategies;
coordinating preparation and implementation of the National Spatial Plan;
reviewing national, regional, county, metropolitan, urban, rural, physical development plans and strategic national projects/programmes;
directing research on matters relating to physical planning and facilitating the implementation of the findings;
evaluating the annual state of planning reports and providing direction on issues arising;
overseeing, monitoring and evaluation of physical planning projects/ programmes at the county and national levels;
managing physical planning data bank;
overseeing the automation of physical planning processes; and
undertaking key programmes in collaboration and partnership with public agencies and other stakeholders on physical planning matters.