For our client, major foreign investor in the region, who is running one of the biggest projects in the north of Montenegro, we are looking for:
Land Acquisition Manager
Job Description
Reporting directly to the company General Manager this role serves to delivery of private and state-owned land acquisition and to coordinate all related processes. It will require direct engagement with landowners and regular collaboration with the senior management team. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in developing complex land acquisition programs including compensation and resettlement issues.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop, manage, and lead the land acquisition and resettlement activities in the project location
- Manage all activities related to the management of staff and external contractors (negotiations, valuations, notary, lawyers, technical land issues, and administration of company owned/leased parcels) to ensure timely alignment with the work plan objectives
- Manage engagements with sellers and dealing with seller demands
- Create and foster relationships with landowners and municipality
- Engaging relevant project departments to ensure the successful development and implementation of plans to address land acquisition, compensation, and resettlement issues
- Engaging with relevant local authorities
- keep track of land use issues and provide regular activity reports highlighting any changes and/or needed interventions
- Managing the data needed to ensure that any of induced economic and physical resettlement is compliant with international standards
- Assisting in ensuring the quality control of the land acquisition process and activities
- Any other activities relevant to the successful implementation of the land acquisition strategy
The Successful Applicant
- 5+ years of experience in land acquisition and/or development area (social, surveys, etc.)
- Familiar with Montenegrin and International standards (IFC PS1/PS5)
- Computer proficiency (MS Office, GIS, Google Earth)
- Knowledge of zoning and land use practices
- Strong work ethic and commitment to implementation and execution
- Concise writing and public speaking/presentation skills are desirable for reporting to senior management
- Communication skills, including some English
- Ability to create/implement work plans, prepare written materials, articulate goals and action plans for corporate review
- A relevant university qualification will be well-regarded: business, environmental, surveying or land management
If you are interested in this position, please send us your English language CV on [email protected]
