The national consultant will be responsible for the following tasks and responsibilities:
On Programme Implementation • Provide technical and coordination support to the implementation of various UN-Habitat and GLTN's related land-use planning programs and interventions in Uganda including on planning, coordination, and monitoring of implementing partners' work programs.
Provide technical support to the implementation of sustainable wetland management interventions in Uganda.
Provide technical and coordination contribution in the implementation of guidelines for tenure responsive land use planning.
On Tools Implementation and Documentation
Provide technical and coordination support to the implementing partners in the use and application of GLTN land tools and approaches towards improved tenure security and sustainable land use.
Support documentation of best practices, lessons learned, and in implementing land tools in relation to tenure responsive land use planning.
Provide technical contribution in developing user manuals and training materials for on tenure responsive land use planning guidelines.
On Capacity Development and Awareness Building
Provide technical contributions in designing and conducting workshops and training events on land use planning and sustainable land management.
Prepare materials, presentations, and reports on project activities and outcomes.
Knowledge Management and Reporting
Provide technical contribution in developing and maintaining a knowledge management system for capturing and sharing project data, reports, and lessons.
Technical support documenting lessons learned and contributed to knowledge dissemination across project stakeholders.
Qualifications/special skills
First level University Degree in urban and regional or/and spatial planning, urban management, urban design, land management, geography, social sciences, or related fields required.
A minimum of two years' experience in addressing land use planning issues in developing countries particularly in Uganda is required.
Experience on project coordination, knowledge management and capacity development on land-related issues is highly preferred. Knowledge in land use planning related tools, good practices and innovations is desirable.
Experience in coordination and implementation of multi-stakeholder project partnerships is preferred. Previous working experience with international organizations is desirable.