About NFA:
The National Forestry Authority (NFA) is a Government agency established under the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act, 2003 as a corporate body responsible for sustainable development and management of Central Forest Reserves (CFRs) and provision of technical support to stakeholders in the forest sub-sector.
Job Summary: The Boundary and Surveys carries out tasks that include but not restricted to planning, coordinating and implementing Boundary survey, re-survey and maintenance of related data, maps and equipment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Responsible for planning for boundary resurvey and maintenance based on cadastre data and Plans for each CFR.
· Ensure that the integrity of CFR boundaries is maintained through engagement with forest adjacent communities.
· Manage boundary surveys both by NFA staff and those contracted out to private surveyors
· Responsible for updating Forest Reserve boundary information system.
· Quickly resolve boundary issues related to land claims from other stakeholders in consultation with the Districts Land Boards
· Prepare and submit reports on progress on boundary work including detailed boundary data and maps.
· Maintain survey equipment and physical and digital records in good and secure condition.
· Perform any other related duties as approved by management.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant should preferably hold an Honour’s degree in Land surveying from a recognised University
· At least three years’ experience in land surveying.
· At least three years’ experience in Practical Survey or Cartography work
· Working knowledge of Land Law, Legal codes, court procedures and government regulations, hands on skills in Cartography.
· Prior experience in the use of advanced survey equipment and ability to use GIS and GPS systems
· Previous experience working in a natural resource environment is an added advantage.
· Capacity to work with minimum supervision in difficult terrain and conditions.
· Excellent communication and public relation skills working with forest communities and other stakeholders.
· High level of integrity, transparency and excellence in executing responsibilities.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their application letters, copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts and curriculum vitae giving full details of applicants education, qualifications, experience, present salary and naming three referees, plus their postal, email and telephone contacts to the address below;
Executive Director,
Plot10/20 Spring Road Nakawa
P.O. Box 70863, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: 0312 – 264035/6 or 0414 – 230365/9
Deadline: Friday, 15th November 2015