Job Title: Land Cartographer – AGRIP Project
Organisation: ZOA Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
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: The Land Cartographer with support from the Project Land Rights Area Manager is responsible to support trainings on land demarcation and registration process, and 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. The Land Cartographer with support from the Area Manager is responsible to support trainings on land demarcation and registration process, and 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 with trainings on digitalization of land application files i.e. plotting land data in QGIS, produce prints from QGIS to be attached to files
- Train office bearers and ensures they keep digital land files up to date in QGID database system;
- Closely liaise with the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development for respective District Local Government, and other key stakeholders on land for training on digital data collection, sharing 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
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 with trainings on digitalization of land application files i.e. plotting land data in QGIS, produce prints from QGIS to be attached to files
- Train office bearers and ensures they keep digital land files up to date in QGID database system;
- Closely liaise with the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development for respective District Local Government, and other key stakeholders on land for training on digital data collection, sharing 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
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:
Identity
- The candidate is expected to fully support the vision, mission and Christian values 0f ZOA (see https://www.zoa-international.com/corporate-identity)
Knowledge & Experience:
- Diploma or degree in Cartography or other relevant field;
- Proven working experience in land demarcation and registration;
- Proven working experience in digital data collection.
- Expert on QGIS and excel;
- Good community mobilization and facilitation skills;
- Strong documentation skills;
- Willingness to live and work in Busoga, Lira and Rwenzori region.
- Able to ride a motorcycle (valid permit is required)
- Strong Christian background; adhering to the Christian identity of ZOA.
Skills:
- 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 interested and qualified candidates please apply directly via the application link
Deadline: 5th September 2025
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Level of Education: Diploma, Associate’s Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience required