Purpose of the Job
To transform informal settlements/Low income areas in Windhoek into planned, serviced, functional and dignified sustainable human settlements.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Manage the Division & job activities of the staff members in the division.
- Guide and lead development in the informal settlements/Low income areas by setting the development agenda, development policies, guidelines and spatial guide plans.
- Oversee the carrying out of demographic studies and lead the preparation of area specific population profiles.
- Lead the planning, regularization and upgrading of informal settlements/Low income areas
- Oversee and guide the provision of technical inputs to development proposals.
- Lead the delivery of basic services and other development projects in the informal settlements/Low income areas.
- Oversee compliance to national laws, policies, regulations, procedures and development agendas.
- Lead the carrying out of research and undertaking of activities aimed contributing to the improvement of the quality of life in the informal settlements/low income areas.
Skills, Experience & Education
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Urban and Regional Planning recognised by the NCTRP in line with Act 9 of 1996 complemented by a qualification or certification in project management, management, or engineering.
REQUIRED SPECIALISATION:
Urban and Regional Planning complemented by Project Management, Management or Engineering
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience.
LEGAL REQUIREMENT:
a) Registration as Town and Regional Planner with Namibia Council for Town and Regional Planners. b) Drivers licence (Code B or BE).
PRE-APPOINTMENT TRAINING AS AN ADDED ADVANTAGE:
Project Management. Contract Management. Geographical Information Systems and CAD Applications. Environmental Management. Public Participation
KNOWLEDGE:
Local authorities act; Town planning laws, environmental Laws, Labour laws, other relevant laws, relevant policies, procedures, guidelines; project management; contract management, budgeting, research, leadership, coordination, public participation approaches, community dynamics, conflict management.
SKILLS:
Complex problem-solving skills; critical thinking skills; decision making skills; analytical skills; interpersonal skills; leadership skills; crisis management skills; time management skills; computer literacy skills and verbal and written communication skills.