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Job Title:  Land Rights Officer – Kigezi and Elgon

Organisation: ZOA Uganda

Duty Station: Kabale and Mbale, Uganda

Salary: UGX 1,800,000/= monthly

About US:

ZOA is an international NGO that inspired by Christian identity and biblical message of reconciliation and restoration of a broken world with its headquarters in the Netherlands. ZOA operate in fifteen countries on and on three continents. At ZOA we provide relief to people affected by conflict or natural disasters, 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.

Job Summary:   ZOA Uganda is recruiting a Land Rights Officer based first in Kabale and then moving to Mbale, to support the delivery of trainings at district and sub county levels, in order to build capacity on customary land registration processes, in close cooperation with Master Trainers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Project specific

• Support delivery of training on land registration processes with sub county and district staff. The training itself is delivered by Master Trainers. Support will include ensuring all practical steps and logistics to ensure the training happens, including arranging catering, supplies and other service provision;
• Stakeholder coordination to support the smooth roll out of the training and mobilisation of relevant people for trainings;
• Quality assurance to ensure the trainings meet project expectations and needs;
• Reporting on and monitoring activities, for the region, reporting any challenges, issues and achievements on a regular basis

Reporting

• Record keeping and submitting MEAL data into the project database, in coordination with the MEAL Officer;
• Provide inputs to implementation plans and activity/monthly reports.

General

• Implements project activities in line with the project proposal to achieve optimal project outputs and outcomes in line with ZOA/donor procedures and targets;
• Understand ZOA’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies, ensure adherence to these policies and that project activities are implemented with a “Do No Harm” approach

Accountability

• Sensitize all stakeholders (beneficiaries, service providers, partners, government and other) on feedback and complaint mechanisms implemented by ZOA Uganda
• Upon receipt of a complaint or feedback, ensure that it is correctly documented following correct reporting procedures

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Diploma or degree in Law, Land Management, Social Science, Social work, or related fields
• Two years of experience in a similar position implementing projects with training and capacity development components;
• Technical knowledge of customary land ownership processes, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) at community level is a plus;
• Understanding of the local context, culture, and language(s) in the project implementation area is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written in English;
• Innovative, creative and enthusiastic;
• Result oriented and possession of learning power.
• Good computer skills: Ms Excel and Ms Word;
• Self-motivator, able to take initiatives with limited supervision;
• Ability to drive a motorcycle with valid driving/riding license is a must. This will be checked at interview stage.
• Language skills in relevant local languages of the regions where implementation will take place is a plus.

Attitude/behaviour:

• High level of personal integrity;
• Flexibility and adaptability;
• Interpersonal and cross-cultural sensitivity;
• Able to work under pressures and meet deadlines;
• Able to work in a sometimes fluid and innovative environment;
• Commitment to ZOA’s mission, vision and values (see https://www.zoa-international.com/corporate-identity)

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 10^th March 2024

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