Salary Scale: Ksh. 90,200 x 3,220 - 93,420 x 4,520 - 97,940 x 4,920 - 102,860 x 5,070 - 107,930 x 5,300 - 113,230 x 5,560 - 118,790 x 5,840 - 124,630 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
Be a Kenyan Citizen;
Served in the grade of Senior Superintending Architect or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for at least three (3) years;
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
Been registered by the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors;
Corporate membership with the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK);
attended a Project Development and Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
attended a Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from recognized Institution;
attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution; and
Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of building programs.
Duties and Responsibilities
Management and Coordination of work in the preparation of scheme designs and production drawings of Projects in the Annual Works Programme;
Controlling of activities on site;
Supervision of projects during construction and maintenance;
Monitoring of expenditure;
Liaising with client Ministries/Departments on matters relating to design briefs and expenditure;
Manage and coordinate field surveys and user reaction investigations;
Analysis of data from field surveys and establishment of space standards and better architectural detailing;
Monitor and evaluate sketch/scheme designs done by consultants for necessary recommendations for approval;
Evaluation of consultants fees and make recommendations for payment;
Assessment of training needs in the Units;
Design and supervision of construction and maintenance of public buildings, civil and other public works; and
Research activities, administration and supervision of all staff working under him/her.