Vacancy title:
Land acquisition officer

Jobs at:
East African Crude Oil Pipeline

Deadline of this Job:
30th August 2018

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: 20th August 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

JOB DETAILS:
-Req: 13899BR
Main Responsibilities
Support the implementation of the strategy/management plan for permanent and temporary land acquisition, compensation and resettlement. Implement procedures and processes tor land acquisition, compensation and resettlement. Engage with Project departments and stall in the successful creation and implementation of plans to the address permanent and temporary land acquisition, compensation and resettlement issues.

Engage with relevant regional, district and local authorities to keep them informed .identity risks at the regional or local level to the implementation at the regional or local level to the implementation of the Resettlement Policy Framework and Resettlement Action Plan and alert management of these risks. identifying risks and solutions For problems or issues related to land acquisition and resettlement that could put the Project schedule or activities at risk. Participating in engagement with all stakeholders including at the community level on land acquisition and resettlement related issues, representing the Project and ensuring messages passed are consistent with the overall stakeholder engagement plan. Under the supervision of the land Acquisition Manager, work closely with the RAP contractor to ensure respect of the contract and schedule For land acquisition Review and comment on draft reports and chapters within the required timeframe tor comments of the RAP contractor's deliverables including scoping report and RAPs. Work closely with the Livelihood restoration Coordinators to contribute to the design and piloting of livelihood restoration programmes. Monitoring the local level any land use issues, and changes and their relevance tor project implementation. Liaising with the company's security department and local government in monitoring encroachment and support the development of the strategy for managing encroachment. Providing oral and written reports to the Land Acquisition and Resettlement Manager as required according to the schedule required.

Qualifications and experience

• Degree in Communication, Social Sciences, Anthropology or related discipline.
  
• At least 10-15 years of professional experience in working with rural communities in Uganda within the area covered by the future pipeline and terminal.
  
• A minimum at 5 years professional experience working in land acquisition and resettlement in the extractive or a related industry.
  
• Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to develop and maintain good relations with stakeholders including government authorities and local communities. Negotiation and conflict management skills.
  
• Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
  
• Good Computer skills(proficient in Microsoft office)
  
• Excellent report writing and analytical skills.
  
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) and Kiswahili essential, other relevant local languages an advantage