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Job Title:
Land Officer
Employer:
Tooro Kingdom
Location:
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Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Management Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Friday, 19 January 2024
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Fort Portal, Uganda
Tooro Kingdom is one of Uganda’s five traditional kingdoms, with a mission to preserve and promote the cultural heritage, traditions, and values of the Batooro people while fostering social and economic development within its jurisdiction. Renowned for its rich cultural legacy and vibrant monarchy led by Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV—the world’s youngest reigning monarch—the kingdom is widely recognized both nationally and internationally for its efforts in cultural preservation and youth empowerment.
Tooro Kingdom maintains a work culture grounded in respect, service, and community, offering a fulfilling environment for cultural workers, administrators, and development professionals who are passionate about heritage and impact-driven work. Though structured more like a cultural institution than a conventional company, the kingdom provides opportunities for collaboration through programs in education, health, tourism, and the arts, with flexible engagement for local and international partners.
Tracing its origins to the 19th century, Tooro Kingdom has evolved into a modern institution that integrates traditional leadership with contemporary development strategies. Embracing innovation, the kingdom leverages partnerships and community-driven models to implement sustainable programs and initiatives. With a reach spanning the Tooro region and influence extending across Uganda and the diaspora, the kingdom remains committed to core values of unity, identity, dignity, and resilience. Its corporate social responsibility is reflected in its initiatives promoting child welfare, environmental protection, and gender equity, especially through the work of the Omukama’s Foundation and affiliated royal projects. For more information, visit the official website at www.toorokingdom.org.
Full-time
Deadline:
19 Jan 2024
Land Officer job at Tooro Kingdom
Tooro Kingdom
Job Description
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Tooro Kingdom is looking for a suitably qualified person to fill the position of Land Officer. The Land Officer will be responsible for the overall kingdom land administration. He/she is a Member of Management and his/her specific responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
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Responsibilities
Maintenance of the kingdom land register
Building a database on all tenants, lessees and properties on Tooro Kingdom land
Be responsible for effective management of kingdom land, properties and estates
Putting in place a Land Information Management System
Managing a team of Field Officers
Giving technical backup to the Kingdom Land Board
Doing Community Education and Sensitization on land matters
Mobilizing revenue from land and properties.


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INDUSTRIAL

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RESIDENTIAL
Competencies Required
A basic degree in Land Management, Land Economics, or Social Sciences with relevant experience
Excellent knowledge of Land Administration
Sound knowledge of land law; national land policies, regulations, standards and guidelines
Good knowledge of Uganda's political history
Good articulation and presentation skills
Excellent Computer Skills
A minimum of three years of work experience in the Land Sector
Ability to handle time-sensitive tasks
Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
Impeccable integrity
Basic knowledge of surveying is an added advantage
Apply to the Secretary Appointments Committee,
Tooro Kingdom;
Mucwa Complex
P.O. Box 80, Fort Portal.
Applications can also be hand delivered to the Kingdom Administrative Officer, First Floor, East Wing, Mucwa Complex. Make sure you have attached certified copies of educational certificates and awards, and a detailed curriculum vitae with three referees giving their institutional addresses, day-time telephone contacts and e-mails; in any case not later than Friday 19th January, 2024. Tooro Kingdom is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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