Land Policy Specialist at Addis Ababa by Chemonics International - Milkta.com leading North Ethiopia Portal

Chemonics International
Position	Land policy specialist
Posted Date	2018-09-25 00:00:00
Closing Date	2018-10-03
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By Work Category	Full Time
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By Career Level	Mid Career
Sex	Both
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Description	Chemonics seeks a land policy specialist for the anticipated USAID Land Governance project in Ethiopia. The Activity’s overall objective is to assist the Government of Ethiopia (GOE), its regions and citizens, in strengthening land governance, increase incomes, reduce conflict and support well planned urbanization, thereby to contributing to the country’s transformation plan. We are seeking individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Responsibilities include:-Assist the federal government and regions in drafting land legislation and implementation mechanisms and in the preparation of regulations, guidelines, procedural documents, protocols, and other legal and policy documents.Apply online at https://chemonicsesaf.formstack.com/forms/ethiopialandkp by Friday, September 28, 2018. This recruit is being conducted on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
Educational Requirements	Bachelor's
Desired Skills	· Degree (Bachelor’s level or equivalent) in area of land administration and/or land use planning, land tenure, land administration, land use planning, land management, or other relevant field required · Detailed knowledge of Ethiopia’s political and governance environment, land policy and legislation, rural and urban development theories and youth and women issues required; · Demonstrated experience in working with statutory and customary tenure and customary legal frameworks, and defining mechanisms for resolution of land disputes (ex. non-judicial arbitration and mediation mechanisms) required; · Experience proposing reforms to improve land tenure security and property rights of farmers, pastoralists and others living in peri-urban and urban areas required; · Experience working in donor funded projects of similar scope and budget; Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
Experience Requirements	5-10 years
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