Scope of Work

• The scope of work will include supporting and participating in the collection of spatial and non-spatial data in conjunction with the County Planning Unit.
• The scope will also include undertaking situational analyses including processing, analysis and interpretation of the data, developing planning scenarios (modelling), formulating plan proposal and action plans and facilitating stakeholder engagement sessions. The above Scope of Work is phased, and each phase has specific activities as follows:
• Inception and Mobilization
• Project Kick-off Meeting: Engagement with the County Government of Kisumu and relevant agencies to confirm scope, expectations and roles.
• Inception Report Preparation: Outlining methodology, work plan, stakeholder engagement strategy, risk management approach and validation of the Terms of Reference.
• Site Reconnaissance: Initial field visit to understand the physical, social and economic dynamics of the township.
• Desk Review and Legal Audit
• Review of Existing Documentation: Assessment of previous plans, policies, sectoral reports, census data, maps, and investment frameworks relevant to Muhoroni.
• Policy and Legal Framework Audit: Ensuring alignment with the Physical and Land Use Planning Act (2019), Vision 2030, County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP), SDGs and other statutory frameworks.
• Community and Stakeholder Engagement
• Stakeholder Mapping: Identification and categorization of key actors including residents; industries; farmers; youth; women’s groups; county departments; and private sector stakeholders.
• Engagement Mechanisms: Public forums and barazas; Focus group discussions (FGDs); Key informant interviews (KIIs); Surveys and participatory mapping.
• Visioning Workshop: Co-creation of a shared long-term development vision for Muhoroni Township.
• Spatial and Situational Analysis a) GIS-Based Mapping: Existing land use and land cover; Infrastructure networks (roads, water, drainage, electricity); Environmental features (wetlands, riparian areas, flood-prone zones); Demographic and socio-economic distribution. Specifications of the satellite imagery required should be High Resolution of less than 1metre; 6months prior; tiif format
• Field Data Collection: Physical condition assessments; Topographical surveys; Ground-truthing of mapped data; Land tenure and cadastral data verification

Qualifications/special skills

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in the above fields, combined with additional relevant professional experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in Urban Planning / Regional Planning, a significant part of which should be directly related to different aspects of urban planning such as city-wide planning, informal settlements upgrading, urban extension plans, urban regeneration and renewal, urban redevelopment, land management, landscape and public space design is required
• Experience in organizing participatory planning activities and conducting capacity development activities is required
• Experience in interacting, collaborating, working and effectively managing partnerships with high level government officials/institutions and development partners is required Previous experience in the UN system is an asset license by the Physical Planners Registration Board in Kenya is highly desirable