Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 21 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About Us
The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) is a global community conservation organization that advances the vision and work of Dr. Jane Goodall by conserving chimpanzees and inspiring communities to conserve the natural world we all share, we improve the lives of people, animals, and the environment. We strongly believe everything is connected and everyone can make a difference.

The Jane Goodall Institute Tanzania(JGI-TZ) is a reputable and rapidly expanding non-governmental organization committed to wildlife research. conservation, socio-economic development, and environmental education. The Jane Goodall Institute Tanzania (JGI-TZ) was founded in 2001 by Dr. Jane Goodall, OBE. The JGI Tanzania with its partners makes a difference through community cantered conservation, chimpanzees research projects, youths' environmental education, the innovative use of science and technology, we work closely with local communities in Tanzania, inspiring hope through a collective power of individual action.

The Jane Goodall Institute Tanzania with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to support implementation of the new USAID funded project. Tumaini Kupitia Vitendo (TKV) is currently seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and competent Tanzanian to fill the following vacant positions:

Job Position: CCROS Officer
Program: Tumaini Kupitia Vitendo (TKV)
Duty Station: Kigoma or Mpanda
Reporting Line: CCRDs Lead

Job Summary:
The CCROS Officer will provide technical and managerial support including general management, oversight, advice, and support efforts to develop and Issue the Certificate of Customary Right of Occupancy (CCROs) in support of the biodiversity conservation objectives of the project. Along with strong training skills and familiarity with spatial analysis through GIS. Familiarity with the policies, guidelines, and legislation around land tenure in Tanzania is required. The CCROs Officer is required to demonstrate a high level of ingenuity and creativity as a team player since will always work with the district council, program teams, or individual staff and the targeted communities.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Main responsibilities will include but not limited to:
• Work with the Land Use Planning Officer, to participate in the development, review, and/or adoption of procedures to support communities to obtain land rights through CCROS.
• Collaborate with the district and villages to facilitate the development of individual (as appropriate) and communal CCROS.
• Collaborate with district and other land tenure service providers to design incentive mechanisms for CCROS issuance.
• Ensures the use of the Mobile Application to Secure Tenure (MAST) and geographical information systems (GIS) in the development of CCROS
• Organize and build the capacity of the districts and villages using the MAST system for CCROs Issuance.
• Provide technical and material support to the districts and communities on matters related to CCROS Issuance using the MAST system. Facilitate the development of community land rights awareness and sensitization programs through campaigns, dialogues, and workshops to increase the understanding of pre-and post-CCROs registration processes in the communities.
• Work with partners, local communities, district staff, and Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists in monitoring and following up on the land administration processes and issued CCROs being used as allocated in the VLUPS.
• Work with the Land Use, IT, and GIS departments on the improved/updated tools, satellite images, maps, land data, and information systems and databases needed to support the successful development of the CCROs.
• Ensure that villages follow government policy and guidelines in the development of the CCRDS.
• To Promote and mobilize Gender equity and social inclusion for CCRDS applications.
• Support land allocation and ownership conflict resolution within and between communities in the project area.
• Compile and share Land tenure Rights information with the relevant stakeholders including government and non-governmental authori- ties.
• Produces technical information, data, progress, quarterly and annual reports by highlighting achievements, success stories, challenges. and lessons learned.
• Provide support on land-related matters to other project staff.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of the district MAST equipment including servers.
• Improvise self-financing CCRD systems among communities while considering equity.
• Support the capacity of the district to sustainably issue CCROS.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Job Qualifications and other Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in planning/surveying/land Management or related field including Natural Resources Management, a master's degree will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) is a MUST.
• Knowledge of the Mobile Application to Secure Tenure (MAST) system will be an added advantage.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in land resource data and information systems, land use planning, and land resources mapping with remote sensing/GIS technologies.
• Experience working in rural and remote areas of Tanzania.
• Successful work experience related to Land Use Planning and land rights in support of a conservation and sustainable natural resources management project is desirable.
• Ability to work under pressure, tight deadlines, and less supervision, self-motivated person, team player, reporting and presentation skills.
• Good Communication skills - fluent in Swahili and English, both Oral and written.

This position involves working with a wide range of people within the institution, local communities, and local and international partners, including technical and non-technical colleagues.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
All applications should be submitted together with the most recent Curriculum Vitae (CV)/resume, copy of relevant academic certificates & transcripts, testimonials, three names of reputable referees, day-time telephone number or e-mail address, and should be send to the following e-mail address: recruitment@janegoodall.or.tz 

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview and provided with interview feedback.

Deadline: Wednesday, 27 September, 2023 before 5pm in the evening.

JGI Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, national or tribal origin, religious belief, gender, and marital status.

QUALIFIED FEMALE APPLICANTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.


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