CHIEF ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING SERVICES OFFICER – D1 – Ministry of Local Government & Rural Development

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 5 OF 2023 (LA)

REF: MLGRD 4/5/2 IX (84)

CHIEF ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING SERVICES OFFICER – D1

Salary: D1 P368, 460.00 – P406, 332.00 per annum

Leave: 30 working days per annum.

Qualifications:

Degree in Architecture / Quantity Surveying / Structural Engineering or related field. Master degree in the above fields will be and added advantage.

Experience:

1. For direct entry into this post applicants must have a minimum of 8 years post qualification experience, 2 years of which must have been served at D2 level or equivalent level in other employment sectors.
2. For serving officers, at least 8 years work related experience, 2 years of which must have been served at D2 level in the relevant fields.

Registration: Candidate should provide proof of registration as a professional and a valid Practicing License of respective Professional Bodies e.g Engineers Registration Board, Architects registration Council, Quantity Surveyors Council (ERB).

Benefits:

: (v) Contributory Pension Fund Scheme, government contributes 15% and employee contributes minimum 5%. (vi) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme Government contributes 50% and emplovee contributes 50%).

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To plan, manage and coordinate the construction and maintenance of buildings, development of parks and cemeteries DUTIES:

• Provides strategic leadership and direction for the achievement of the Department’s mandate.
• Prepares and monitors recurrent and capital budget covering the operations, development and maintenance of departments.
• Facilitates review of contract documents in Consultation with Department of Corporate Services in order to meet dient’s specific needs.
• Reviews and recommends policy changes on issues related to project implementation and maintenance.
• Develops appropriate and measurable standards and monitors their implementation to ensure timely project implementation and value for money.
• Undertakes any other related duties as directed by management.

Key Competencies Required

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Adhering to principles and values
• Writing and reporting
• Working with people
• Analyzing
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Planning and organizing
• Adapting and responding to change