Project Manager – Land Titling

• Organization: Raising The Village (RTV)
• Location: Rukungiri, Uganda (40–60% travel required within project districts)
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Department/Group: Programs / Technical Team
• Reporting To: Head of Technical Team & Special Projects
• Experience Required: 6+ years

• Strategic Leadership & Program Design: Direct the end-to-end execution of land mapping, verification, and registration projects, translating strategic goals into actionable operational frameworks.
• Government & Stakeholder Coordination: Build and sustain strategic partnerships with District Land Boards, Area Land Committees, customary authorities, and national regulatory bodies.
• Technical Oversight (GIS & Data Integration): Oversee digital data infrastructure, GPS boundary mapping, geo-fencing frameworks, and data compatibility standards.
• Operational & Financial Management: Manage program budgets, cross-functional project teams, work planning, and comprehensive monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems.
• Inclusion & Risk Mitigation: Ensure gender-responsive execution, foster vulnerable household co-registration, and actively mitigate risks associated with elite capture or community tension.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Land Management, Geography, Law, Development Studies, Public Policy, Natural Resource Management, or a related field (Postgraduate qualification in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or Geo-Spatial Science is an added advantage).
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years managing complex development programs, specifically focusing on land governance, tenure security, rural development, or spatial/geospatial initiatives.
• Expertise: Deep functional knowledge of Uganda’s land tenure archetypes (Customary, Freehold, Mailo, and Leasehold) and institutional structures.
• Core Competencies: Advanced strategic vision, multi-stakeholder negotiation, data-driven decision-making, and high-level political/community navigation skills.

• Application Pathway: Interested candidates who match the specifications are advised to submit applications through official digital channels.
• Recruitment Integrity Notice: Legitimate non-governmental organizations like Raising The Village never charge recruitment fees, processing payments, or monetary contributions at any stage of the application or selection process.