Director, Urban Development
2026-02-25T12:38:05+00:00
County Government of Kakamega
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CONTRACTOR
Kakamega
Kakamega
00100
Kenya
Public Administration, and Government
Management, Civil & Government
2026-03-11T17:00:00+00:00
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
The promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, introduced the devolved system of Government which resulted to the formation of the 47 Counties across the Country, Kakamega County being among them. Kakamega County is located in the western region of the country with an area of 3,051.3 square kilometers and an estimated population of 2,079,669 and den...
Responsibilities or duties
The officer shall be the overall technical leader of Urban Development at the County level and shall be answerable to the Chief Officer, Urban Development and Housing. As the technical lead person, he/she shall provide strategic direction for urban development at County level. He/she will be responsible for the implementation of policies and procedures for effective and efficient management of urban areas.
- Coordinating and implementing all the activities of all urban areas within Kakamega County;
- Innovating and implementing strategic plans and objectives of the Directorate: – handling technical and administrative, human resource, budgetary and assets management issues;
- Promoting bilateral urban development relations and cooperation;
- Team building and setting performance targets and standards in consultation with the County Executive Committee Member and the Chief Officer;
- Addressing stakeholder concerns and instituting operational accountability,
- Modernizing and making extension services responsive to customer needs,
- Updating and rationalizing technical training;
- Maximizing sustainable gains from crop development activities;
- Devising and applying strategies necessary for sustainable urban development;
- Enhancing synergies between the Directorate and stakeholders;
- Enhancing gainful co-operation between the Directorate and local/International Stakeholders; and evaluating proposals to finance projects especially with international partners;
- Any other duties as assigned from time to time.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Management, Economics, Urban Development, Sociology or any other related field from a recognized University;
- Possession of a Master’s degree in the relevant area of study;
- Be a registered member of Town and County Planners Association of Kenya (TCPAK) in good professional standing;
- Has proven experience of not less than five (5) years in urban management;
- Demonstrate Managerial, leadership and professional competence in work performance and results;
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
- Demonstrate possession of monitoring and evaluation skills; and
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of National and County development policies, goals
Experience needed
At least eight (8) years of experience with planning, preparation and implementation of urban development with specific experience in urban governance, development control and urban resilience;
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
Strategic Leadership Development Programme Course (SLDP) lasting not less that six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will be added advantage.
* Coordinating and implementing all the activities of all urban areas within Kakamega County; * Innovating and implementing strategic plans and objectives of the Directorate: – handling technical and administrative, human resource, budgetary and assets management issues; * Promoting bilateral urban development relations and cooperation; * Team building and setting performance targets and standards in consultation with the County Executive Committee Member and the Chief Officer; * Addressing stakeholder concerns and instituting operational accountability, * Modernizing and making extension services responsive to customer needs, * Updating and rationalizing technical training; * Maximizing sustainable gains from crop development activities; * Devising and applying strategies necessary for sustainable urban development; * Enhancing synergies between the Directorate and stakeholders; * Enhancing gainful co-operation between the Directorate and local/International Stakeholders; and evaluating proposals to finance projects especially with international partners; * Any other duties as assigned from time to time.
* Strategic Leadership * Urban Governance * Development Control * Urban Resilience * Urban Management * Managerial competence * Leadership competence * Professional competence * Monitoring and evaluation skills * Understanding of National and County development policies, goals
* A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Management, Economics, Urban Development, Sociology or any other related field from a recognized University; * Possession of a Master’s degree in the relevant area of study; * Be a registered member of Town and County Planners Association of Kenya (TCPAK) in good professional standing; * At least eight (8) years of experience with planning, preparation and implementation of urban development with specific experience in urban governance, development control and urban resilience; * Strategic Leadership Development Programme Course (SLDP) lasting not less that six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will be added advantage; * Has proven experience of not less than five (5) years in urban management; * Demonstrate Managerial, leadership and professional competence in work performance and results; * Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010; * Demonstrate possession of monitoring and evaluation skills; * Demonstrate a clear understanding of National and County development policies, goals
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Vacancy title:
Director, Urban Development
[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Management, Civil & Government]
Jobs at:
County Government of Kakamega
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, March 11 2026
Duty Station:
Kakamega | Kakamega
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 25 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
The promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, introduced the devolved system of Government which resulted to the formation of the 47 Counties across the Country, Kakamega County being among them. Kakamega County is located in the western region of the country with an area of 3,051.3 square kilometers and an estimated population of 2,079,669 and den...
Responsibilities or duties
The officer shall be the overall technical leader of Urban Development at the County level and shall be answerable to the Chief Officer, Urban Development and Housing. As the technical lead person, he/she shall provide strategic direction for urban development at County level. He/she will be responsible for the implementation of policies and procedures for effective and efficient management of urban areas.
- Coordinating and implementing all the activities of all urban areas within Kakamega County;
- Innovating and implementing strategic plans and objectives of the Directorate: – handling technical and administrative, human resource, budgetary and assets management issues;
- Promoting bilateral urban development relations and cooperation;
- Team building and setting performance targets and standards in consultation with the County Executive Committee Member and the Chief Officer;
- Addressing stakeholder concerns and instituting operational accountability,
- Modernizing and making extension services responsive to customer needs,
- Updating and rationalizing technical training;
- Maximizing sustainable gains from crop development activities;
- Devising and applying strategies necessary for sustainable urban development;
- Enhancing synergies between the Directorate and stakeholders;
- Enhancing gainful co-operation between the Directorate and local/International Stakeholders; and evaluating proposals to finance projects especially with international partners;
- Any other duties as assigned from time to time.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Management, Economics, Urban Development, Sociology or any other related field from a recognized University;
- Possession of a Master’s degree in the relevant area of study;
- Be a registered member of Town and County Planners Association of Kenya (TCPAK) in good professional standing;
- Has proven experience of not less than five (5) years in urban management;
- Demonstrate Managerial, leadership and professional competence in work performance and results;
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
- Demonstrate possession of monitoring and evaluation skills; and
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of National and County development policies, goals
Experience needed
At least eight (8) years of experience with planning, preparation and implementation of urban development with specific experience in urban governance, development control and urban resilience;
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
Strategic Leadership Development Programme Course (SLDP) lasting not less that six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will be added advantage.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Job application procedure
PLEASE NOTE
All the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the on-line form.
During interviews, shortlisted candidates will be required to produce the following original documents: -
- National Identity Card; and
- Academic and Professional Certificates.
Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
The County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer and women, persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted
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