8 Job Opportunities at The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development, Town Planners

Town Planners (8 posts)

Reporting to: The Field Manager of LTSP and will work under the supervision of the District PLUM Coordinator/DistrictTown Planner.

Duties and Responsibilities
To assist generally with the work of the District Town Planner within district land office should the need arise. :-

• To assist in preparation of Village Land Use Planning as a function of the District : PLUM Team.
• To assist in the preparation and designing of the Detailed Village Centers Settlement Planning 
• To assist in the social economic data collection for the preparation ofVLUP and Detailed Village Centers Settlement Planning.
• To assist District PLUM Coordinator in the implementation of the Village Centers Settlement Plan.
• To assist District PLUM Coordinator in checking the Quality of Parcel Data captured by Para surveyor during detailed survey for adjudication and preparation of CCROs
•  To assist District PLUM Coordinator in conducting short term training for Village land use rights and conflicts resolution during implementation VLUP at Village level.
• To represent District PLUM Coordinator in LTSP Land Tenure Regularization processes at Village
•  To carry out other duties as assigned from time to time by superior. 

Qualification and Experience
Holder of BSc. Degree in Regional · Development Planning from the recognized institution;with proven competency in the following requirements:

• Skills in preparation of Participatory Village Land Use Planning (VLUP).
• Skills in preparation of Detailed Village Centers Settlement Planning.
•  Skills in the usage of GPS, GIS and Mapping (read and interpretation of satellite imagery in designing lay out planning).
• Ability to work with Quantum GIS (QGIS) software in designing of settlement planning layout.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively in verbal and written English.
• At least one year of demonstrated work experience in delivering creative, cutting edge technology of working in similar projects. The experience may be gained through a combination of paid short term employment, volunteer, placement or internship positions.

Mode of Application ;-

Interested candidates should apply with confidence enclosing certified copies of academic certificates, One Current passport size photograph and Detailed Curriculum Vitae with at least two references. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and called for Interview on the date to be decided later. Any application received after the due date shall not be considered.

The Application letter should be sent to the Address shown below before 02nd March, 2018. 

Permanent Secretary,

Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development,

1 Ardhi Street

P.0Box 9132

11477 DAR ES SALAAM

Source: Daily News 16 February, 2018.