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Commissioner, Surveys and Mapping job at Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
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The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development (MLHUD) of Uganda is mandated to ensure sustainable land management, orderly urban development, and affordable housing for all citizens, with a mission to facilitate an efficient, equitable, and effective delivery of land and housing services. Known for its critical role in shaping Uganda’s physical and socio-economic landscape, the Ministry is recognized for spearheading land reforms and urban planning policies that promote inclusive development.
MLHUD cultivates a professional and transparent work culture, offering staff opportunities in public service with meaningful impact, skills development, and career progression within a supportive governmental framework. Since its establishment, the Ministry has evolved through strategic legislative and institutional reforms, embracing digital land registry systems and GIS-based planning tools to enhance service delivery and reduce corruption.
With nationwide jurisdiction, MLHUD’s reach extends across all districts, working with local governments and development partners to implement projects that improve living standards. Core values include transparency, accountability, efficiency, equity, and participatory governance. The Ministry also engages in corporate social responsibility by promoting community sensitization on land rights, urban health, and sustainable housing. More details can be found on the official website: https://mlhud.go.ug.
Commissioner, Surveys and Mapping job at Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development
Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development
The incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Commissioner, Surveys and Geodesy; and Assistant Commissioner Mapping for performing the following duties
Coordinating the formulation, review, development and implementation of Sector plans, strategies, policies and regulations for the conduct of surveys and mapping in Uganda;
Providing technical and administrative leadership for the efficient and effective conduct of national survey and mapping programs, projects and activities;
Initiating and supervising the conduct of national studies and research on surveys, mapping and incidental activities;
Supervising Survey projects and programmes for the maintenance of national territorial boundaries;
Supervising the provision of technical support, supervision and training to local governments and relevant Stakeholders in matters of land surveys and mapping;
Advising Government on matters regarding or incidental to surveys and mapping, and equipment relating to their functions;
Coordinating the collection, custody and update of national surveys and mapping records;
Monitoring the programmes and activities of private surveyors;
Planning, budgeting and accounting for the resources and performance of Department;
Supervising, mentoring and appraising the performance of the staff of the Department;
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
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Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Geodesy; or Land Surveying and Geomatics Engineering; or Eng.
Surveying and Photogrammetry plus a Masters Degree in Geodesy; or Geoinformatics; or Photogrammetry from a recognized University/Institution.
Applicants should be registered with the Surveyors Registration Board (SRB).
Applicants should have a minimum of twelve (12) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at Assistant Commissioner level in Government or an equivalent level in a reputable organization.
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