Vihiga County Planning and Design Officer Jobs in Kenya

Vihiga County Planning and Design Officer Jobs in Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to Senior Superintendent Water. The responsibility of Planning and Design Officer will be to:

Undertake professional design services and project cggrdination duties throughout the project life-cycle including working with stakeholders to scope and plan project deliverables, monitor and report against budget timeframes and other performance indicators, managing : - ie project meetings, plan and implement change management strategy) are

Plan, undertake and oversee project related tasks to ensure they completed in accordance with agreed standards and timeframes;

Act as a key liaison person and expert in relation to design issues, project progress, maintain stakeholder knowledge and awareness of the project life-cycle;

Undertake research, analyze results and provide solutions a future planning and design;

Provide guidance to the directorate of water and sanitation on Planning,

Design, Quality and liaising with consultants and contractors;

Prepare engineering drawings, presentations, design innovation and reports to facilitate decision making by senior management;

Identify design issues and develop risks management framework including risk mitigation strategies to facilitate long term outcomes and impacts;

And any other responsibility assigned by immediate supervisor

Requirement for appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

Be a Kenyan citizen;

A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Water Engineering,
Engineering Survey or similar, with extensive relevant experience;

Extensive experience and management expertise in urban design principles; or an equivalent combination of relevant

experience and/or education/ training;

High-level understanding of architecture/landscape architecture and urban design with

Successfully coordinating or supporting projects to completion in accordance with agreed standards, timeframes and budgets;

Highly developed planning and organizational skills, with experience establishing priorities, allocating resources and meeting deadlines under pressure,

Highly-developed relationship management skills, including the ability to

High-level research, analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively identify and recommend solutions to challenging issues;

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including experience in developing graphic documentation and presenting information;

Advanced computer literacy with experience in the use of Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD/ArchCAD, MS Office, 3D modelling software, and related application;

Demonstrated experience in initiating opportunities to learn from and experiment with innovative processes, systems and work practices;

Excellent customer service skills with a demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding service and outcomes in a busy environment.

How to Apply

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