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Job Position: LAND ACQUISITION COORDINATOR
 
Job Description
Qualification required: Advanced Degree in Land Management, Social Sciences, Environmental Management required or other relevant disciplineMinimum experience: At least 10-15 years of professional experience that includes working with rural communities in Tanzania, preferably within the area covered by the future pipeline and terminal.A minimum of 5 years professional experience working in land acquisition and resettlement in the extractive or a related industry.Accountabilities: Land acquisition complaint with national regulatory requirements and international standards; Effectiveness of land and resettlement working group (LARWG); Tracking and management of compliance-related documentation to meet organization requirements.
Responsibilities:
The Land Acquisition Coordinator provides practical and hands-on support to the Land and Social Manager on Land acquisition and resettlement. The role comprises

Undertaking technical review of the outputs/deliverables of the Resettlement Planning Contractor/s.
Monitoring the field activities of the Resettlement Planning Contractor/s for land acquisition planning.
Coordinating the interface between resettlement planning activities and other organizational departments.
Supporting the creation of the land management module within the ESMS Project Management System and management of all land data generated during the Resettlement Planning phase.
Coordinating additional Resettlement Planning activities with relevant contractors.The Land Acquisition Coordinator will also conduct the following activities:
Undertake a detailed review/audit of descriptive information and data included in the district-level Valuation Reports prepared for the Pipeline by the Resettlement Planning Contractor.
Review/audit of Resettlement Planning Contractors deliverables per alignment with national standards and regulatory requirements.
Support engagement with key government stakeholders at regional, national, district and ward level on land acquisition and resettlement matters, as required, including through provision of secretariat support and/or active participation in Land and Resettlement Working Group meetings.
Monitor the Resettlement Planning Contractor’s field disclosure and validation activities, through report review and potentially also in-field monitoring.
Monitor the Resettlement Planning Contractor’s data management and transfer of all required documentation to organization in both soft and hard copy format.
Undertake office and field-based research to assess social/community constraints that may affect the planned pipeline route. This may include scouting of potential re-route options and provision of support for surveys and land acquisition related to these areas.
Provide oral and written reports to the Land Acquisition Coordinator (International) Tanzania on a daily and weekly basis and as otherwise requested.
Review/audit of Resettlement Planning Contractor deliverables per alignment with international standards such as in relation to replacement housing and land; provision of additional support for vulnerable groups; and other relevant organization Project requirements.
Undertake a detailed review/audit of descriptive information and data included in the regional-level Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) prepared for the Pipeline by the Resettlement Planning Contractor.
Any other tasks as required by the Land and Social Manager.

Requirements:

Experience in valuation and surveying, documentation review, and government engagement including review/audit of valuation reports for large-scale infrastructure projects (ideally linear projects) prepared to Government of Tanzania standards preferred.
Experience in valuation in Tanzania to international standards (preferably International Finance Corporation standards) required.
Experience in Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) preparation in Tanzania to international standards (preferably International Finance Corporation standards) preferred; Experience in Tanzanian Valuation and Surveying legislation, codes and practices required.
Familiarity with International Valuation and Surveying requirements preferred.
Experience of preparation and monitoring/auditing activities relevant to the Land Acquisition and Resettlement Process required.
Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to develop and maintain good relations with stakeholders including government authorities and local communities. Negotiation and conflict management skills required.
Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines required.
Report writing and analytical skills required.
Proven computer skills, including MS Access, MS Excel, GIS software required.
Fluency in English and Kiswahili (written and spoken) essential; other relevant local languages an advantage.

Contact E-mail: infotanzania@itmafrica.com
Application Deadline: 02 Jan 2021