Junior Land Consolidation Specialist

The Junior Land Consolidation Specialist will provide technical support for the implementation of land consolidation activities under the UTF/GEO/034/GEO-F project in Georgia. The role involves supporting land consolidation pilot projects, data collection and verification, coordination with stakeholders, and contributing to project deliverables to enhance agricultural development and land use efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational support for the implementation of land consolidation activities under the GRAIL project, in close collaboration with FAO Team.
• Collect, review and process land and property registry data relevant to land consolidation activates.
• Work closely with the National legal specialist to verify ownership, registration, inheritance and property limitation information and identify issues requiring further legal clarification.
• Coordinate with local landowners to collect and verify information on ownership, inheritance and other property related issues, including through online communication and field visits, and refer matters requiring legal assistant to the National legal specialist.
• Support the implementation of land consolidation activities under the GRAIL Project to ensure timely delivery of outputs and adherence to project workplans.
• Provide technical support to land consolidation pilot projects, including supporting field teams in feasibility studies, landowner data collection and verification, field assessments and consultation with local stakeholder.
• Support the preparation, updating and overseeing the implementation of detailed workplans for the land consolidation component of the GRAIL Project.
• Assist the project team to organize regular meetings to review progress and ensure alignment with the overall project workplan.
• Support experience capitalization and contribute to organizing trainings for LMA staff and other stakeholders, national and local (in pilots) workshops and general awareness raising related to land consolidation.
• Assist in planning and organization of international missions, including scheduling meetings, field visits and other activities.
• Support the coordination of field activities and travel to project sites as needed to support effective implementation and inter-agency collaboration.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and deliverables, and perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• University degree in Land Administration, Geomatics, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Law, Economics or any related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in land administration, GIS, agriculture, law or a related area.
• Working knowledge of English is required (C - level for both speaking and writing).
• National of Georgia.
• Computer literacy with spreadsheets, databases, data and analytical information management, Microsoft Office Programs.
• Basic understanding of land governance, tenure systems, and legal frameworks related to land administration will be an asset.
• Experience in working with international organizations, government agencies and development partners is an asset; working experience at a UN organization is an asset.
• Experience working with rural communities and farmers is an asset.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Skills

• Land Administration
• Geomatics
• GIS
• Agriculture
• Environmental Sciences
• Law
• Economics
• Land Governance
• Tenure Systems
• Legal Frameworks Knowledge
• Data Management
• Analytical Information Management
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Spreadsheets
• Databases
• Land Consolidation
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Project Support
• Data Collection
• Data Verification

Languages

English