Job Specification:
Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:
- Initiating formulation, implementation, monitoring and review of procedures and standards for undertaking architectural designs and construction work;
- Providing information for feasibility study and planning for housing projects;
- Preparing architectural designs, specifications and drawings;
- Obtaining County and statutory approvals for architectural designs and drawings;
- Reviewing tender and contract documentation for architectural and building aspects;
- Participation in evaluation of contractual claims;
- Participating in procurement processes for housing projects;
- Undertaking monitoring and evaluation of housing projects;
- Supervision of construction of housing projects to ensure quality and adherence to specifications;
- Preparation of requisite documents for obtaining certificate of occupation;
- Participation in research on housing and architectural designs, technology and materials;
- Training of students and guiding interns attached to Architectural Department;
Person Specification:
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- At least four (4) years relevant work experience;
- Bachelors Degree in Architecture or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Graduate member of the Architectural Association of Kenya (A.A.K) or any other recognized professional body in good standing;
- Registered as a Graduate Architect by the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS);
- Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Fulfills the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution.
Skills and Competencies:
- Interpersonal skills;
- Communication skills;
- Ability to work independently and in a team;
- Ability to plan and prioritize tasks;
- Ability to meet deadlines;
- Ability to supervise others;
- Problem solving skills;
- Analytical skills;
- Customer focus;
- Decision making skills;
- Report/Minute writing skills;