Senior Land Management Officer

Description (Public)

Senior Land Management Officer (Salary Scale U3) — reports to the District Natural Resources Officer. To manage orderly, lawful and sustainable land development in the District. Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill vacant posts that exist in the service of Luwero District Local Government on a replacement basis.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Enforce compliance with national policies, strategies, programmes and guidelines on land, housing and urban development within the District
Coordinate the development and enforcement of District Council byelaws and ordinances on sustainable use and development of land, and safe, planned housing and human settlement
Coordinate and monitor the implementation of national lands, housing and urban development initiatives and policies in the District
Provide support supervision and technical back-up support to lower local governments on matters of lands, urban development and housing
Prepare and submit reports on the performance of the Land Management sub-sector to relevant authorities and stakeholders
Prepare and submit work plans and budgets for land management programmes and activities
Supervise, coach and appraise departmental staff

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

An Honours Bachelor's Degree in Land Economics, Land Management, Physical Planning, Law, or a related field from a recognized institution
Relevant postgraduate training or experience in land management is an added advantage

Skills & Competencies:

Planning, organising and coordination
Accountability
Concern for quality and standards
Ethics and integrity
Communication
Time management

How to Apply

About Luwero District Local Government

Luwero District Local Government is dedicated to fostering sustainable development and improving the quality of life for the residents of Luwero. Through its various departments and statutory bodies, the organization coordinates essential public services, implements national government policies, and manages local infrastructure to ensure efficient and accountable service delivery across its sub-counties and town councils.