Senior Director, Land Administration Management (GMG/SEG 5)

Job Purpose:

Under the general direction of the Chief Technical Director, the incumbent is responsible for overseeing the development of policies and programmes related to the acquisition, divestment and management of properties for housing purposes, ensuring adherence to established regulations and legislation. The incumbent also contributes to the development of regulatory and legislative frameworks for land management, and coordinating enforcement measures to address squatting on lands owned by the Minister of Housing. 

Key Responsibilities:

Management/Administrative Responsibilities 

• Develops, reviews and implements systems and processes that establish the framework for managing properties owned by the Minister of Housing and executing the government’s Land Administration and Management Plan 
• Oversees enforcement interventions on lands under the Minister of Housing's jurisdiction that are occupied by squatters. 
• Provides technical advice/recommendations to ministry officials and political directorate on the National Land Policy, the Local Improvements (Community Amenities)Act, and the Housing Act. 
• Contributes to the drafting of new legislation, as well as amendments to legislation and regulations concerning land matters. 
• Manages the day-to-day operations of the Branch. 
• Oversees the preparation of the Branch’s corporate and operational plans and budgets. 
• Directs the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual operational reports.
• Develops individual work plan in keeping with the Branch’s operational plan. 

Technical Responsibilities 

• Coordinates the development of a Squatter Enforcement and Management Plan for lands owned by the Minister of Housing. 
• Provides background information for the preparation of Cabinet Submissions on land-related matters. 
• Recommends properties for acquisition and divestment by the Ministry.
• Negotiates the acquisition and divestment of properties. 
• Manages the processing of requests related to the identification of lots, plans, titles and ownership. 
• Oversees the management of the lease portfolio.
• Guides the establishment of a framework for the development and implementation of a Land Inventory, Land Information System and Geographic Information system for the Ministry 
• Recommends properties for declaration under the Local Improvement (Community Amenities) Act. 
• Oversees the management of portfolio properties declared under the Local Improvement (Community Amenities) Act. 
• Collaborates with Ministries, Agencies and Departments to deliver public education programmes to stakeholders on the acquisition, development and use of government lands. 

Human Resource Responsibilities 

• Monitors and evaluates the performance of direct reports, prepares performance appraisals, and initiates corrective actions when necessary. 
• Participates in the recruitment of staff and recommends transfers, promotions, terminations, and leave in accordance with established human resource policies and procedures. 
• Provides leadership and guidance to officers through effective planning, delegation, communication, training, mentoring, and coaching. 
• Facilitates the welfare and development of Staff in the Branch. 
• Establishes and maintains a system fostering a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment, and commitment. 
• Contributes to the development and implementation of a succession planning framework in collaboration with the HRM&D Branch. 

Other Responsibilities 

• Performs other related duties as assigned from time to time. 

Authority

• Recommends land for acquisition and divestment by the Ministry 
• Recommends properties for declaration 
• Recommends squatter enforcement measures 
• Recommends Branch’s budget 

Required Competencies

Core Competencies 

• Good leadership skills 
• Excellent negotiating skills 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills 
• Team work and cooperation 
• People Management Skills 
• Problem Solving and Decision Making Skills 
• Meticulous and astute 

Technical Competencies 

• Excellent knowledge in estate management or land valuation. 
• Knowledge of Urban Planning. 
• Working knowledge in the use of computer applications 
• Knowledge of Budgeting procedures 
• Experience in policy development 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Masters Degree in Land Management, Estate Management, Urban Planning or related field. 
• Eight (8) years working experience in a similar capacity with five (5) of those at the senior management level. 

Special conditions associated with the job:

• Exposure to external forces arising from site visits 
• Long hours of work including weekends and public holidays 
• High risk associated with demolition of squatted sites 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.