Challenging job opportunities

Location: Rivers State, Nigeria.

A reputable State Government Development Authority requires competent and high achiever individuals, capable of providing professional performance with good team mindset to fill the following positions:

Director, Development Control (Ref: 184/11)
Responsibilities:

 Manages the Development Control Team and supports other departments in achieving the priorities and objectives of the Authority
 Keeps a comprehensive record of land in the city
 Prepares evidence for appeals, enquiries, hearings and written representations
 Manages the overall budget for the Development Control Team
 Scrutinises all planning applications, monitors their progress and grants approvals
 Co-ordinates, supervises and monitors the work of the planning Enforcement Officers
 Provides statistical data on Development Control
 Advises the public, developers, statutory bodies and other interested parties on matters relating to the control and enforcement of development in conjunction with the Legal Department
 Contributes to the preparation of policy statements and development briefs
 Provides high standards of design for development proposed in the City
 Responds to requests for services and complaints relevant to Development Control
 Prepares reports for legal proceedings and attends court as necessary and where appropriate as an expert witness
 Provides effective leadership and strong performance management of the Development Control Team using Service Planning, Budget Management, Risk Management, Performance Management, Performance Measurement and Team Meetings.
 Encourages a learning culture and positively manages the training and development of the Development Control Team to ensure technical and professional competence

Qualifications and Experience:

 Minimum of 15 years relevant experience
 A Bachelor’s degree in Town/Urban Planning or Estate Management
 A combination of training, education and experience in Development Control procedures and practices
 Relevant professional qualification(s) will be an added advantage

Skills and Competencies:

Must have thorough knowledge of:
 Public works administration, planning and design.
 Preparing technical reports.
 Strong Service/Project Management
 Management and Technology Systems – including Development Control IT systems; using Geo-Spatial information Systems; using the Local Land and Property Gazetteer; developing Document Imaging
 Public inquires and informal hearings, Public meetings, etc
 Processing major and complex planning applications

Must possess the followings skills:

 Problem Solving
 Quality Management
 Negotiation
 Spatial Awareness
 Time Management
 Crisis Management
 Transformation Management
 Oral/Written Communication
 Presentation

APPLICATIONS:

Interested candidates should send their CVs quoting the reference within two weeks to: [email protected]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted