National Advisor for Land Tenure and the Private Sector

• Very good knowledge of English and Ateso (non-negotiable), Luo is an asset.
• Good working knowledge of basic ITC technologies and computer applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, MS Teams is an asset).
• Strong understanding of cultural, socio-ethnical context in Northern Uganda (Teso and Lango).
• Strong understanding of gender sensitivities and challenges of marginalized groups in given context.
• Active, flexible and dynamic team player and excellent networker.
• Excellent communication, coordination and writing skills.
• Driver’s license for motorcycles (Class A).

Key Responsibilities

• Liaison with local government authorities and non-government partners involved in the RGIL processes to build mutually beneficial relationships for the project.
• Coordination and implementation of RGIL project activities with local government, civil society and private sector investors, mainly in Teso region.
• Ensuring involvement of traditional leaders and relevant cultural institutions in creating awareness/ training on land rights and dispute management with focus on vulnerable groups
• Provision of technical trainings for local government representatives and investors for districts on investment in land in line with national laws and international guidelines.
• Support capacity building activities for local communities, mainly in Teso, to improve their knowledge on land rights and advocate for their needs in investment processes.
• Identification of further capacity building needs of relevant partners and stakeholders.
• Management of RGIL cooperation with the private sector/ investors, mainly in Teso region.
• Support to private investors to align with the national and international regulatory framework for investments on land.
• Monitoring of local investor compliance in line with national laws and international guidelines.
• Provision of technical and policy advice, specifically on customary land rights and traditional conflict resolution processes with focus on Teso. Scoping of new RGIL districts in Teso and Lango region.
• Supporting the monitoring and evaluation system of the RGIL project.

The National Advisor for Land Tenure and the Private Sector (RGIL) performs the following tasks:

Specific Tasks

Provision of Capacity Development to Key Stakeholders

• Design, organize and provide trainings on responsible investments in land (incl. land governance, tenure rights, environmental impacts, human rights) with particular focus on women and marginalized groups.
• Technical advice to local government representatives, civil society organizations, traditional authorities, private investors and communities.
• Coordinate government and non-government partners and investors, mainly in Teso.
• Manage the implementation of financial agreements with partner organisations, especially for Teso.
• Ensure regular reporting on project progress, innovations and results.

Implementation of Responsible Governance of Investments in Land (RGIL) interventions

• Support the organization of regional multi-stakeholder dialogues on responsible investments in land.
• Organize local dialogues between investors and affected land users.
• Support the development and implementation of dispute resolution and grievance mechanisms.

Other Duties/ Additional Tasks

• Ensure close coordination and cooperation within the RELAPU team, other GIZ projects and actors in the land sector.
• Represent RELAPU-RGIL at meetings, workshops and conferences.
• Other duties and tasks at the request of management.

All interested and qualified persons are strongly encouraged to apply by email to careers@futureoptions.org.. Applications and CVs should be in one document and a maximum of 5 pages only. Please include name and contact of three references in the CVs. Please quote the position and reference number in the subject line. Applications should be received by 5.00pm on the 25^th July 2021. Please note: This is a national position. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.