Job Title: Land
Cartographer
Cartographer
Organization: ZOA
Duty Station: Nwoya,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Manager
Land Security and Economic Development
Land Security and Economic Development
Start Date: 1st
April 2018
April 2018
About ZOA:
ZOA is a Christian
international NGO, with its head office based in the Netherlands. ZOA operates
in fifteen countries on three continents. We provide relief to people affected
by conflict or natural disasters. We contribute to a new perspective of hope in
which people work together for a promising future in dignity and mutual trust.
Together with the affected communities we work on the recovery of their
livelihoods.
international NGO, with its head office based in the Netherlands. ZOA operates
in fifteen countries on three continents. We provide relief to people affected
by conflict or natural disasters. We contribute to a new perspective of hope in
which people work together for a promising future in dignity and mutual trust.
Together with the affected communities we work on the recovery of their
livelihoods.
In Uganda we have a diverse
range of multilateral and bilateral institutional donors next to the support by
over 50,000 individual donors and six Dutch private foundations to implement
multi-annual programs in West Nile, Acholi and Amudat (Karamoja). Our 100+
staff members find inspiration in the gospel and adhere to our common values of
stewardship, human dignity, faithfulness and justice.
range of multilateral and bilateral institutional donors next to the support by
over 50,000 individual donors and six Dutch private foundations to implement
multi-annual programs in West Nile, Acholi and Amudat (Karamoja). Our 100+
staff members find inspiration in the gospel and adhere to our common values of
stewardship, human dignity, faithfulness and justice.
Job Summary: The Land
Cartographer will support the ‘Securing Land for Sustainable Agri-Business
Program’ in Acholi (Nwoya district). The Land Cartographer will support theprogram
team in (digitalizing) the land demarcation and registration process, and is responsible
for the digitalization of land files and land Certificates of Customary
Ownership (CCOs) in close cooperation with the relevant authorities at
sub-county and district level.
Cartographer will support the ‘Securing Land for Sustainable Agri-Business
Program’ in Acholi (Nwoya district). The Land Cartographer will support theprogram
team in (digitalizing) the land demarcation and registration process, and is responsible
for the digitalization of land files and land Certificates of Customary
Ownership (CCOs) in close cooperation with the relevant authorities at
sub-county and district level.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support
land demarcation teams (incl. Area Land Committees) in land
demarcation: - Coach
and train land demarcation teams in use of digital devices for land
demarcation; - Avail
statistical reports and data for demarcation activities i.e. # of
conflicts, # of parcels mapped, # of applications received, data
disaggregated by gender among others; - Work
closely with Land Office on the submission of land application files and
on the actual preparation of CCO land certificates in paper and
digital form; - Support
Land Office in digitalization of land application files i.e.
plotting land data in QGIS, produce prints from QGIS to be attached to
files - Ensure
to keep digital land files up to date in QGID database system; - Closely
liaise with the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Nwoya - District Local Government, and other key
stakeholders on land for training on digital data collection, sharing of
up to date land statistics and technical backstopping; - Act
as program focal point for land digital data collection; - Participate
in relevant land meetings at sub-county, district and national
level
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant for the ZOA Land Cartographer job placement should preferably hold a Diploma or degree in Cartography or
other relevant field; - Previous
working experience in land demarcation and registration; - Proven
working experience in digital data collection; - Expert
on QGIS and excel; - Excellent
community mobilization and facilitation skills; - Strong
documentation skills; - Command
of Luo-language is an advantage; - Willingness
to live and work in Nwoya District - Able
to ride a motorcycle (valid permit is required) - Strong
Christian background; adhering to the Christian identity of ZOA. - Possess a stable personality, who enjoys
working with little supervision and in a dynamic environment, able to
endure some hardship and with mature mindset to integrate and express
Christian values in work.
How to Apply:
All applicants should send an
application letter together with curriculum vitae (max 3 pages) inclusive names
and contacts (e-mail and cell phone number) of three referees of recent
assignments+ valid riding permit
to: [email protected] with the
subject header: Land Cartographer.
application letter together with curriculum vitae (max 3 pages) inclusive names
and contacts (e-mail and cell phone number) of three referees of recent
assignments+ valid riding permit
to: [email protected] with the
subject header: Land Cartographer.
Deadline: 16th March 2018
NB: Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted before 23rd March 2018.
candidates will be contacted before 23rd March 2018.
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