Chief Valuation Officer At Kisumu County

JG ‘M’
No of Pistions:2
Ref:KSM/CPSB/2020/028
Terms of service:Three (3) years’ Contract
Reporting to the County Director of Land Administration, an officer at this position will be responsible for coordinating land valuation within the county.
Responsibilities
Implement Constitutional and Statutory provisions on land administration;
Coordinate valuation for stamp-duty payable on land transactions;
Coordinate review of rents for lease extensions and change in user of land;
Prepare management of reports on regular basis;
Develop and maintain a databank of property values;
Coordinate implementation of valuation rolls for ratable property and providing advice on assessment for payment;
Handle and provide feedback to the public on land valuation and taxation matters;
Coordinate with National Land Commission on valuations for compulsory acquisition and easements for the County;
Attend court proceedings as an expert witness in matters of valuation and compulsory acquisition;
Perform any other duty assigned by the director of land administration.

Qualifications
Be a Kenyan citizen
Have a bachelor’s degree in Land Economics from a recognized university
Be a full member of the Institute of Surveyors-Land Valuation and Estate Management Chapter of Kenya in good standing
Knowledge and Understanding of Relevant Legislation
Knowledge and proficiency in Geographic Information System will be an added advantage
Meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution