JOB DETAILS:

Department/Group: Programs/ Technical Team
Reporting To: Head of Technical Team & Special Projects
Years of Experience 6+ years
Location: Rukungiri Travel Required: 40–60% within project districts

About Raising The Village
At Raising The Village (RTV), we are dedicated to eradicating ultra-poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. As a dynamic, rapidly growing international development organization, we’ve assembled a team of over 350+ passionate individuals in Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania and DRC, alongside an additional 15+ professionals in North America. Together, we are committed to elevating communities out of ultra-poverty by implementing innovative solutions and leveraging advanced data analytics to drive impact.

To date, our holistic approach has positively impacted over 1,000,000 lives since 2012, and we’re poised to achieve even greater milestones, aiming to assist 1 million individuals annually by 2027. Our growth and success are fuelled by the invaluable support of global partners who share our vision of sustainable change. Learn more about our impactful programs at www.raisingthevillage.org.

Job Summary
The Project Manager – Land Titling will provide strategic and operational leadership for Raising The Village’s new land tenure and registration initiative focused on last-mile communities in Uganda. This senior role will lead the design, testing, and implementation of a community-based land registration model that improves land security, strengthens household asset ownership, and expands access to economic opportunities.

The Project Manager will oversee stakeholder coordination, project analysis and design, technical implementation, government engagement, and learning documentation. Working closely with District authorities, customary leaders, Area Land Committees, District Land Boards, and National partners such as the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development (MLHUD), the role will ensure alignment with Uganda’s land governance systems while developing an evidence-based, scalable model.

This position requires a strong combination of program leadership, land governance expertise, partnership  management and engagement, and systems-thinking/innovativeness to guide a highimpact project that integrates mapping, data systems, and inclusive community processes.

Key Responsibilities

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.
• Ensure integration of land registration activities within RTV’s broader programming and data systems.

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.
• Support alignment with national land policy frameworks, including gender-inclusive land governance strategies.

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 crossfunctional teams.
• Develop transparent and cost-efficient workflows for community-based registration processes.
• Lead monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities to generate evidence on feasibility, costeffectiveness, and household impact.
• Document lessons learned and translate insights into scalable program models.

5. Community Engagement & Inclusion

• Ensure gender-responsive and inclusive approaches to land registration and community sensitization.
• Support strategies that promote co-registration, youth inclusion, and protection of vulnerable households.
• Mitigate risks related to elite capture, political sensitivities, or community conflict through strong engagement practices.

6. Team Leadership & Capacity Building

• Supervise technical staff, consultants, or partners supporting the implementation.
• Strengthen internal capacity on land governance, mapping systems, and institutional coordination.
• Foster a collaborative, learning-oriented environment across teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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 multistakeholder partnerships.
• Experience with GIS, digital mapping, or land information systems is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead pilots or innovation-focused programs that generate evidence for scale.

Core Competencies

• Strategic program leadership and systems thinking.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication and facilitation abilities.
• Ability to operate effectively in complex political and community environments

Success Indicators

• Successful launch and implementation of a cost-efficient land registration project.
• A scalable land registration model aligned with government systems that translates to a key household assets and RTV programming.
• Strong partnerships with district and national land governance institutions.
• Clear evidence generated on the feasibility, ROI, and household-level impact.

We encourage women, people with disabilities and minority groups to apply for this position. RTV is committed to equal opportunities and diversity of perspective at the workplace

Disclaimer: Raising the Village DOES NOT charge any kind of FEE(s) at whichever stage of the recruitment process.