About the job
ZOA Uganda is recruiting 4 Land Rights Officers (2 based in Fort Portal, and two based in Kamuli and then in Lira) 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.
Project specific details: The overarching objective of the A-GRIP project is to contribute to: “Strengthened, food secure and resilient farming systems through increased accessibility, availability and quality of land tenure security, agriculture and food security services in 16 selected districts of the Busoga, Elgon, Kigezi, Lango, and Rwenzori regions in Uganda”. The A-GRIP project uses a Results Based Financing (RBF) approach.
The capacity development activities (under outcome area 1 of the A-GRIP project) will be implemented by ZOA in Rwenzori, Busoga and Lango Regions and by other partners in other locations. ZOA has a strong track record in delivering land rights projects in northern Uganda,
Capacity development for customary land management is a prerequisite for the RBF roll-out to be a success. Capacities will be developed at district and sub county levels to fulfil their roles in awareness creation, conflict mediation, land registration and administration. Master Trainers will be assigned to deliver the actual training, with support from the ZOA Land Rights Capacity Development team in the first two years of the project (expected to run from November 2023-October 2025).
Confirmation of contracts is pending donor approval/funding.
Responsibilities
Project specific
- Supports 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;
- Ensures 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;
- Sensitise stakeholders on feedback and complaint mechanisms implemented by ZOA Uganda and upon receipt of a complaint or feedback, ensure that it is correctly documented following correct reporting procedures
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
Requirements
Knowledge & Experience:
- Diploma or degree in Law, Land Management, Social Science, Social work, or related fields
- At least 2 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.
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)
Salary and other terms of employment
The Land Rights Officers will be based in either Fort Portal (for Rwenzori region) or Kamuli (for Busoga region). Travel within the districts of implementation will be on a regular basis, to sub county level.
The role is 1.0 FTE (40 hrs/ week), Monday to Friday. Some flexibility on working hours may be required, e.g. for travel at weekends, or during reporting times.
The role is recruited at Grade 3a in the ZOA Uganda salary scale (2024 project scale). This scale is expected to start at UGX 1.75 M gross/month.
How to apply
To apply for the position, please submit your CV and letter of application in writing to the Human Resource Department ZOA Uganda and sent through the job link: https://cvselection.net/zoa-uganda/7850/
Closing date: Sunday 22nd October 2023 at 5:00 PM
Persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.
Because ZOA highly values Integrity, we expect all colleagues to sign up for and adhere to our Code of Conduct. As part of its recruitment process, ZOA carries out rigorous background and reference checks for all candidates, which will include checking government sanction lists and possibly criminal records. As ZOA participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a written questionnaire, the “Statement of Conduct”, which will be sent to past employers regarding Misconduct (such as sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment). This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme. The provision of references by ZOA will be subject to the scheme as well.