Project Manager – Land Titling

Education Qualifications

● Bachelor’s degree in Land Management, Geography, Law, Development Studies, Public Policy, Natural Resource Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.

● Postgraduate qualification in Land Surveying, Geomatics, Geo-Spatial Science, or a closely related discipline would be an asset.

● Minimum of six (6) years of experience managing complex development programs, preferably within land governance, land tenure systems, rural development, or digital mapping and geospatial initiatives.

● Strong understanding of Uganda’s land tenure systems (customary, freehold, mailo, leasehold) and institutional structures.

● Demonstrated experience working with government institutions, community structures, and multi-stakeholder partnerships.

1. Strategic Leadership & Project Design

● Lead the overall design, planning, and execution of the land mapping, analysis and registration project in alignment with RTV’s asset-based development model. The role will be charged with refining the theory of change on Land Titling with key stakeholders.

● Translate project objectives into clear operational plans, timelines, and performance milestones.

● Guide feasibility assessments/diagnostic, stakeholder readiness analysis, and district selection processes.

2. Stakeholder Engagement & Government Coordination

● Build and maintain strong partnerships with District Land Boards, Area Land Committees, MLHUD, local government leaders, and customary authorities.

● Facilitate collaboration between statutory and customary land governance systems.

● Represent RTV in technical working groups, policy discussions, and coordination forums.

3. Technical Oversight – Mapping & Data Integration

● Oversee the integration of land boundary mapping into RTV’s digital platforms

● Guide implementation of GPS mapping, geo-fencing approaches, and verification protocols.

● Ensure data quality, ethical data management, and compatibility with national land information systems.

4. Operational Management & Learning

● Manage implementation, including budget oversight, work planning, and coordination with cross-functional teams.

● Develop transparent and cost-efficient workflows for community-based registration processes.

● Lead monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities to generate evidence on feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and household impact.