Land Rights Project Officers (Temporary)

Position: Land Rights Project Officers ( 03 National Positions)

Reports to: Land Rights Area Manager

Job location:  Lira & Mbale Office

Starting date: November 2024

Vacancy closing date: 27th October 2024 

Duration position: 4 months temporary contract 

Working hours: Fulltime (40 hours per week)

About ZOA

We are here for people who have lost everything due to armed conflict or natural disaster.

ZOA, as an international NGO, supports people who have lost everything due to armed conflict or natural disaster. Together, we can come to their aid in emergencies and remain faithful to communities as they recover – providing new opportunities for them to help themselves again. The work of ZOA is coordinated from the Netherlands. We are active in multiple countries in Africa, South America, the Middle East Region, and Asia. We work with approximately 900 employees worldwide and with (local) partners. We invite you to join our team of committed colleagues.

Our work in Uganda

In Uganda, ZOA has offices in Kampala, West Nile (Arua), Acholi (Gulu), and Karamoja (Amudat). ZOA Uganda works both in relief and recovery on the themes of food security & livelihoods, education, and conflict management with a special focus on land Rights.

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. 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).

ZOA Uganda is looking for Land Rights Project Officers to be based in Lira (01 position) & Mbale offices (02 positions).

Your challenge

The Land Rights Officer is responsible to support the delivery of trainings at district and sub county level, in order to build capacity on customary land registration processes, in close cooperation with Master Trainers.

The Officer will be contracted with a specific region, reporting to the Land Rights  Area Manager for the region. Travel between the implementation area, Gulu and Kampala is expected.

Your main tasks 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

Your profile

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 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)

Special conditions/circumstances

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. Work space for the ZOA team will be either in partner offices or ZOA offices.

Our offer

• ZOA offers a challenging role in a dynamic context, and you will be part of an inspiring and motivated team.
• We offer good benefits and remuneration which suits the NGO sector.

Do you need more information?

For more information about ZOA, please visit our website www.zoa-international.com.

Interested and ready to apply?

All interested and qualified candidates please apply directly via this link, at the latest by 27th October 2024

CV’s of no more than 5 pages in length are appreciated. Please provide at least 3 references related to your previous employment listed in the application. References of previous positions held should not be older than five years.

Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment. 

ZOA operates with an equal opportunities policy and is committed to diversity in the workplace.
Qualified women and men, people of all nationalities, and cultural backgrounds, and candidates with disabilities are welcome to apply.

Please note that, as part of its recruitment process, ZOA carries out background and reference checks for all candidates. 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).