National Museums of Kenya Principal Land Surveyor Jobs in Kenya






National Museums of Kenya Principal Land Surveyor Jobs in Kenya; An officer at this level may be deployed in either a land survey or quantity survey functional areas.


Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

Land Survey

  • Being in charge of Land Survey functional section;

  • Formulating, implementing and reviewing land survey and management policies, strategies and programmes;

  • Coordinating general boundaries surveys, cadastral, adjudication, subdivisional schemes, photo control and engineering surveys;

  • Coordinating astronomical, gravity and magnetic surveys, and preparation and publication of plans, maps and charts;

  • Coordinating standardization and certification of survey equipment;

  • Monitoring and evaluating of survey and mapping activities;

  • Preparing and submitting technical and administrative reports;

  • Coordinating development and implementation of strategic and work plans;

  • Managing staff performance;

  • Building capacity of the Land Survey Section;

  • Planning, budgeting and ensuring effective use of resources.

    Quantity Survey

  • Oversee the preparation of project estimates and Bills of Quantities;

  • Manage, maintenance and update Estimates and Bills of Quantity records;

  • Make requisition of resources to facilitate data collection for measurements for architectural and conservation works;

  • Coordinate preparation of specifications for works to be contracted out;

  • Coordinate preparation of estimates for built and designed works of all categories and archiving;

  • Managing staff performance;

  • Building capacity of the Quantity Survey Section;

  • Planning, budgeting and ensuring effective use of resources.

    Person Specifications

  • For appointment to this grade, an officer must be in possession of:-

  • Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Land Surveying, Land Management,
    Geodesy, Photogrammetry, Geomatics, Geomatics Engineering, Technology in Geomatics, Technology in Geo-informatics, Geospatial Engineering, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Urban or Regional Planning, Sustainable Urban Development, Hydrography, Environmental Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Land Surveying, Geospatial Engineering; Geomatics Engineering; Geomatics Engineering and Geospatial Information Systems, Technology in Survey or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

  • Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable;

  • Valid practicing license;

  • Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;

  • Have ten (10) years relevant work experience four (4) of which should be at the supervisory level;
    Proficiency in computer applications; and

  • Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

    Key Competencies

  • Planning skills;

  • Communication and reporting skills;

  • Interpersonal skills;

  • Team player;

  • Leadership;

  • Mentorship;

  • Analytical skills;

  • Creativity;

  • Innovation.


    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; National Museums of Kenya Principal Land Surveyor Jobs in Kenya

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