Officer Wayleaves & Land Acquisition
2025-06-20T07:29:12+00:00
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)
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https://www.uedcl.co.ug/
FULL_TIME
6th Floor - Nakasero
kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Engineering Services
Real Estate
2025-06-27T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
8
Job Purpose
To ensure the effective acquisition of land and wayleaves for UEDCL projects, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks while minimizing project delays and disputes.
Impact
The role supports timely project execution by facilitating land acquisition and resolving wayleave challenges, contributing to infrastructure expansion and customer satisfaction.
Key Result Areas
- Land and Wayleave Acquisition: Identify and acquire land and wayleaves for UEDCL projects, ensuring proper negotiations and documentation.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with landowners, local authorities, and communities to address concerns and secure approvals.
- Compliance: Ensure adherence to legal, environmental, and regulatory requirements in all acquisition activities.
- Dispute Resolution: Manage disputes related to land and wayleaves to ensure minimal project disruptions.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of acquisitions and provide regular status reports.
Expected Output
- Land and wayleaves acquired within set timelines.
- Reduced disputes and conflicts in land acquisition processes.
- Comprehensive documentation of all transactions and agreements.
- Enhanced stakeholder trust and collaboration.
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Land Economics, Real Estate Management, or a related field.
Experience
- At least 3 years of experience in land acquisition, wayleave management, or a related field.
- Experience in negotiation and dispute resolution.
Competencies
- Knowledge of land laws and regulatory frameworks in Uganda.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
- Problem-solving and dispute resolution expertise.
- Proficiency in MS Office and relevant GIS tools.
Working Environment
- The role involves fieldwork and office work, including frequent travel to project sites and interaction with landowners, local authorities, and other stakeholder
Land and Wayleave Acquisition: Identify and acquire land and wayleaves for UEDCL projects, ensuring proper negotiations and documentation. Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with landowners, local authorities, and communities to address concerns and secure approvals. Compliance: Ensure adherence to legal, environmental, and regulatory requirements in all acquisition activities. Dispute Resolution: Manage disputes related to land and wayleaves to ensure minimal project disruptions. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of acquisitions and provide regular status reports.
Knowledge of land laws and regulatory frameworks in Uganda. Strong negotiation and communication skills. Ability to work with diverse stakeholders. Problem-solving and dispute resolution expertise. Proficiency in MS Office and relevant GIS tools.
Bachelor’s degree in Land Economics, Real Estate Management, or a related field. Experience At least 3 years of experience in land acquisition, wayleave management, or a related field. Experience in negotiation and dispute resolution.
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Vacancy title:
Officer Wayleaves & Land Acquisition
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Engineering Services, Category: Real Estate]
Jobs at:
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 27 2025
Duty Station:
6th Floor - Nakasero | kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 20 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
To ensure the effective acquisition of land and wayleaves for UEDCL projects, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks while minimizing project delays and disputes.
Impact
The role supports timely project execution by facilitating land acquisition and resolving wayleave challenges, contributing to infrastructure expansion and customer satisfaction.
Key Result Areas
- Land and Wayleave Acquisition: Identify and acquire land and wayleaves for UEDCL projects, ensuring proper negotiations and documentation.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with landowners, local authorities, and communities to address concerns and secure approvals.
- Compliance: Ensure adherence to legal, environmental, and regulatory requirements in all acquisition activities.
- Dispute Resolution: Manage disputes related to land and wayleaves to ensure minimal project disruptions.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of acquisitions and provide regular status reports.
Expected Output
- Land and wayleaves acquired within set timelines.
- Reduced disputes and conflicts in land acquisition processes.
- Comprehensive documentation of all transactions and agreements.
- Enhanced stakeholder trust and collaboration.
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Land Economics, Real Estate Management, or a related field.
Experience
- At least 3 years of experience in land acquisition, wayleave management, or a related field.
- Experience in negotiation and dispute resolution.
Competencies
- Knowledge of land laws and regulatory frameworks in Uganda.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
- Problem-solving and dispute resolution expertise.
- Proficiency in MS Office and relevant GIS tools.
Working Environment
- The role involves fieldwork and office work, including frequent travel to project sites and interaction with landowners, local authorities, and other stakeholder
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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