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Job Title:  Land Valuer

Organisation: Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) was established by the National Authority Act, No. 15 of 2006. UNRA became operational on 1st July 2008. The mandate of UNRA is to
develop and maintain the national roads network, advise Government on general roads policy and contribute to addressing of transport concerns.

Job Summary: The Land Valuer will be responsible for the valuation of the land and properties affected by the right of way for the road and bridges projects. The Valuer will also be responsible for verification and validation of grievances from project affected persons, processing and confirming compensation payments before they are made. In addition, the Land Valuer will be responsible for compiling and updating a data base on land values across the country and preparation of valuation reports.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement the Land Acquisition Management System (LAMS) in line with the approved criteria to be used during expropriation and gazetting right of way;
• Participate in preparation of advance plans for the acquisition of the right of way for road projects as per UNRA’s strategic and annual plans;
• Review and update Geographical Information Systems (GIS) database on Project affected persons along all national road corridors;
• Prepare valuation report in reference to the strip map/cadastral layout based on the final engineering design;
• Implement the approved communication strategy for stakeholders (Stakeholder engagement);
• Compile and update a data base of land values across the country and participate in the payment process of compensation and expropriation of land and generate accountability reports;
• Manage grievance/complaints in accordance with the grievance and appeals management framework;
• Participate in processing and issuance of vacation and demolition notices, take over the compensated properties and clear the right of way;
• Assess and value injurious affections during or after construction;
• Carry out risk management on Land and property valuation in line with UNRA’s approved risk management frame work;

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate must hold a degree in Surveying or Land economics or Civil engineering;
• Other post graduate qualifications will also be an added advantage;
• Computer literacy is a must.
• At least three years’ experience in Land valuation and resettlement;
• Demonstrated working experience in managing an organization/business unit with diverse professions.
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of managing business processes towards excellent performance.
• Excellent interpersonal, particularly staff management relations, oral and written communication skills.
• Strategic thinking and ability to work and produce accurate results in an environment with multiple and challenging tasks.
• High Level of Integrity
• Ability to work as part of a team and to develop subordinates.

How to Apply:

All qualified candidates who wish to join the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) in the aforementioned capacity should apply online.

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Deadline: 11^th March 2022

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