Land Management Officer

Job Description

Requirements

• sAcademic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics and Land Management from a recognized institution.Professional Membership
• Must be a registered member of the Institution of Surveyors of Uganda (ISU).
• Experience
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant
• in:
• land surveying;
• cadastral surveys;
• land acquisition;
• wayleaves/right of way management;
• land administration;
• Electricity network projects.
• Experience in the power, infrastructure, telecom, roads, or public utility sector will be an added advantage.
• Technical
• Strong knowledge of cadastral and engineering surveying
• Knowledge of Uganda land laws and acquisition procedures
• Proficiency in GIS, CAD, and survey software
• Ability to use GNSS/GPS and other modern survey equipment
• Land records and document management skills
• Due diligence and land title verification
• Report writing and map production
• Dispute investigation and resolution
• Behavioural
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Ability to work under pressure and meet

Responsibilities

• (KRAs)
• Wayleaves and Right of Way Surveys2.Land Acquisition and Due Diligence3.Land Asset Management4.Dispute Prevention and Resolution5.Stakeholder Liaison and Regulatory Compliance6.Land Information and Records Management7.Support to Compensation Assessment
• s / Key DutiesWayleave and Right of Way Surveys
• Conduct field surveys of wayleaves corridors and rights of way for overhead and underground power lines.
• Establish, verify, and mark corridor boundaries for power infrastructure projects.
• Open and re-establish boundaries for company land and properties when required.
• Undertake topographical and cadastral surveys to support project planning and implementation.
• Prepare and produce strip maps, corridor maps, and survey plans for compensation assessment and engineering use.
• Provide accurate survey reports for submission to the Chief Government Valuer.
• Land Acquisition and Due Diligence
• Conduct surveys for land identified for substations, switching stations, offices, and other company developments.
• Undertake due diligence on land to be acquired, including title verification, ownership confirmation, encumbrance checks, and boundary verification.
• Support land searches, title transfers, lease renewals, and registration processes.
• Identify risks associated with acquisition such as multiple ownership claims, encroachments, and environmental/planning restrictions.
• Land Asset Management
• Maintain an updated inventory and database of all company land assets and interests.
• Monitor company land for encroachment, illegal occupation, and unauthorized developments.
• Support installation of boundary marks, concrete posts, and fencing along legal boundaries.
• Ensure secure custody and proper management of land titles, leases, deeds, and related documents.
• Dispute Prevention and Resolution
• Support investigation of land disputes, boundary conflicts, compensation complaints, and encroachment cases.
• Participate in dispute resolution meetings with Project Affected Persons (PAPs), local leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare technical reports and evidence for legal and administrative dispute resolution processes.
• Support litigation management by providing survey and land documentation evidence where required.
• Stakeholder Liaison and Regulatory Compliance
• Liaise with the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, District Land Boards, local governments, and other relevant agencies.
• Coordinate with the Chief Government Valuer on compensation assessments and approvals.
• Support compliance with the relevant laws, policies, regulations and guidelines
• Engage communities and local leaders during land acquisition and wayleave activities.
• Land Information and Records Management
• Develop and maintain a way leaves and land information management system.
• Maintain accurate physical and digital land records, survey plans, maps, and title documents.
• Ensure timely retrieval and updating of land information for decision-making and reporting.
• Prepare periodic land management reports and asset status reports.

Benefits

• Work with one of the largest utility employers in Uganda
• Career growth in a regulated, mission-critical sector
• Exposure to modern distribution infrastructure including the Lugogo pole plant and rural electrification programmes
• Competitive UEDCL terms and conditions of service