On April 8, 2025, the Nairobi City County Public Service Board released an official list of shortlisted candidates for various positions within the county’s administration. The announcement, published on the county’s official website (www.nairobi.go.ke), outlines a competitive selection process for roles in the Built Environment & Urban Planning Sector and the Finance Sector, reflecting the county’s commitment to enhancing service delivery and urban development.
Built Environment & Urban Planning Sector
The shortlist includes candidates vying for several critical roles aimed at improving Nairobi’s infrastructure and urban management. Among the positions advertised are:
- Assistant Director Development Management (JG “P”, 1 Post): Two candidates have been scheduled for interviews on April 23, 2025, starting at 8:20 a.m.
- Assistant Director Planning Compliance and Enforcement (JG “P”, 1 Post): Three candidates will face the panel, with interviews beginning at 9:00 a.m. on the same date.
- Assistant Director Urban Policy & Research (JG “P”, 1 Post): Two candidates are set to be interviewed starting at 10:00 a.m.
- Principal Surveillance and Monitoring Officer (JG “N”, 2 Posts): Four candidates are shortlisted, with interviews scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
- Principal Planning Compliance & Enforcement Officer (JG “N”, 2 Posts): Four candidates will be interviewed between 11:40 a.m. and 12:40 p.m.
- Principal Building Inspection Officer (JG “N”, 2 Posts): Three candidates are slated for interviews from 1:00 p.m. to 1:40 p.m.
- Principal Development Control Officer (JG “N”, 2 Posts): Four candidates will appear before the panel between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
- Principal Planner (JG “N”, 6 Posts): A total of eleven candidates have been shortlisted for this role, with interviews spread across the afternoon, from 1:40 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
These positions are pivotal in driving Nairobi’s urban planning, ensuring compliance with development regulations, and fostering sustainable growth in one of Kenya’s most dynamic cities.
Finance Sector
The Finance Sector also features prominently in the recruitment drive, with two key roles up for grabs:
- Assistant Director Economic Planning (JG “P”, 1 Post): Two candidates are scheduled for interviews starting at 8:20 a.m. on April 23, 2025.
- Assistant Director Accounting & Financial Reporting (JG “P”, 11 Posts): A robust list of nineteen candidates has been shortlisted, with interviews running from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the same day.
These roles underscore the county’s focus on strengthening financial management and economic planning to support its ambitious development agenda.
Interview Process
All interviews are set to take place on April 23, 2025, at a venue to be communicated by the County Public Service Board. The schedule is tightly organized, with time slots allocated every 20 minutes to ensure a smooth and efficient process. Candidates are expected to arrive prepared and on time, as the board emphasizes professionalism and punctuality.
A Step Toward a Better Nairobi
The Nairobi City County Public Service Board’s initiative aligns with its slogan, “Let’s Make Nairobi Work,” reflecting a broader vision of improving governance and public services. The shortlisting process is a crucial step in identifying qualified individuals who will contribute to the county’s growth and address the challenges of urbanization, economic management, and infrastructure development.
For further details, interested parties can contact the board via the provided telephone numbers (+254 725 624 489 or +254 738 041292) or email (info@nairobi.go.ke). The county remains steadfast in its mission to build a more functional and prosperous Nairobi for all its residents.
