Job Requirement


Served in the grade of Senior Enforcement Officer for a minimum period of three (3)years
Bachelor Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Regional Planning, Urban Planning, Building, Civil Engineering, Cartography, Geo-informatics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from a recognized institution;
Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Certificate in Computer applications skills from a recognized institution;
Associate membership of Kenya Institute of Planners (KIP) or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter);
Demonstrate managerial, administrative and technical competence in the execution of Physical Planning Assistants function.


Job Description


Coordinate specific urban development projects under the guidance of senior management including organizing project teams, tracking progress and ensuring adherence to timelines
Supporting implementation of urban planning policies, strategies and guidelines by facilitating their application in development projects.
Conducting inspections before, during, and after construction to ensure that the building and construction site complies with safety, structural, and building code regulations.
Giving technical advice on matters relating to Urban Development & Planning
identifying Illegal development through routine surveillance.
Receiving of complaints directly from members of the public or through the Director’s office.
Undertaking enforcement action through issuing enforcement notices /stop-work orders, and permits for construction
Arresting violators of the rules/regulations taking them to court through Liaising with both legal department and the State Law office on planning matters.
Undertaking removal of the illegal developments structures.
Inspecting the building structure, plumbing, electrical, sewerage, and heating systems for safety and specification compliance.
Maintaining daily construction logs and ensuring that the construction site adheres to all safety codes.
Any other duties as may be assigned to him/her by the Assistant Director.