ZOA Ugan.The Land Cartographer will work with local authorities to help with land demarcation digital data gathering and the registration of Certificates of Customary Ownership (CCOs)
Main Duties
Help land demarcation teams like Area Land Committees with their work
Teach and coach land demarcation teams how to use digital tools to mark land
Give statistical reports and information about demarcation activities such as conflicts mapped parcels and applications received
Work with Land Offices to send in land application files and make CCOs in both paper and digital formats
Teach office workers how to use QGIS to digitize land application files and make prints for file attachments
Keep the QGIS database systems digital land files up to date
Work with the Ministry of Lands Housing and Urban Development and other interested parties to collect land data and provide technical support
Be the main person in charge of collecting digital land data for the program
Go at land-related meetings at the sub-county district and national levels
Make sure that stakeholders know about ways to give input and file complaints and that complaints are properly documented
Qualifications and Requirements
Academic Qualification
Description
Diploma or Degree
A diploma or degree in cartography or a similar profession
Proven experience in marking out land registering it and collecting digital data
Knowledge with QGIS and Excel
Good at getting people in the community to work together and helping them do it
Very good at speaking and writing English
Must be able to ride a motorcycle (must have a valid permission)
Willing to live and work in the Busoga Lira or Rwenzori areas
Following ZOAs Christian beliefs and identity
Creative focused on results and able to work with little supervision
Knowing the local languages in the areas where the project is being carried out is a plus
How to Apply
Interested people should use the application link to apply before September 5 2025
Send in a CV that is no more than five pages and has at least three professional references within the last five years.
We will only get in touch with those who have been chosen ZOA is an equal opportunity company and welcomes applications from qualified women men people of all nations cultures and impairments As part of its hiring process ZOA checks peoples backgrounds