Jobs at:
Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)

Vacancy title:
Cadastral Surveyor

Deadline of this Job:
14th October 2016

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
Reports to: Head Land Acquisition

About UNRA:
The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) was established by an Act of Parliament; The Uganda National Authority Act, No. 15 of 2006. UNRA became operational on 1st July 2008. The mandate of UNRA is to develop and maintain the national roads network, advise Government on general roads policy and contribute to addressing of transport concerns, among others.

Job Summary: The Cadastral Surveyor will be responsible for accurately defining property
boundaries and this will include re-establishing boundaries or creating new boundaries as part of the Land acquisition and subdivision process.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Conduct cadastral /boundary surveys and prepare strip map/cadastral layout based on the final approved engineering design;
• Render support in the resettlement action plan verification team to ascertain correct routes before compensation can be effected;
• Actively participate in the establishment and update of a Geographical Information Systems (GIS) database on Project affected persons along all national road corridors;
• Take part in the payment process for compensation and expropriation of land in line with land compensation policy and procedures;
• Participate in UNRA process of clearing the right of way which involves vacation, demolition and takeover of compensated properties in line with policy, procedures and the law;
• Assess and value injurious effects during or after construction;
• Investigate and report encroachment on land boundaries.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head Land Acquisition

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant for the UNRA Cadastral Surveyor job vacancy should hold an Honors Degree in Land Surveying or related field;
• Possession of a Master’s Degree in related field is an added advantage;
• Membership to a professional body is an added advantage;
• At least three years’ experience in Land Surveying/Cadastral Surveying
• and resettlement;
• Demonstrated working experience in managing an organization/business unit with diverse professions.
• High degree of integrity;
• Excellent track record of outstanding performance;
• Ability to work as part of a team;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal, particularly staff/management relation skills
• Ability to deliver accurate results in a timely manner and in an environment with multiple and challenging tasks.

Job application procedure
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications online at the link below. Please follow the instructions at the link below.

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