Property Acquisition Officer (Band 7)(Temporary)

Summary

The Government of Jamaica (GOJ) is establishing a Project Management Unit (PMU) within the Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL). This PMU will manage and implement the Rural Water Supply Improvement Project, financed by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). The project's main goal is to increase water security and contribute to sustainable livelihoods in rural Jamaican communities. The anticipated outcome is improved water reliability and access to safe, climate-resilient potable water supply services in targeted rural areas. The Property Acquisition Officer will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the acquisition of all properties needed for the project, whether privately owned or owned by the Commissioner of Lands. These sites will house water supply infrastructure to be handed over to the National Water Commission (NWC). The officer will operate consistently within relevant Jamaican Acts and government policies and will liaise with the National Land Agency (NLA) on property acquisition matters. The Property Acquisition Officer will report to the RWSL's designate and/or the Project Manager (PM). 💰Salary Range: $3,501,526 - $4,709,163 JMD per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.

Responsibilities

• • Conduct valuations and surveys required for land acquisitions.
• • Liaise with NLA representatives concerning properties to be acquired.
• • Collaborate with local authorities, community representatives, and landowners to explain project objectives, address concerns, and negotiate land acquisition terms.
• • Maintain records of any transactions made regarding the land acquisition process. Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and environmental requirements during the acquisition process.
• • Maintain accurate records of land transactions, contracts, and agreements.
• • Work closely with various project stakeholders to align land acquisition with project timelines.
• • Visit sites with Engineers, Surveyors, and government personnel, if necessary, to determine details of properties/property rights to be acquired or under investigation.
• • Prepare submissions to the National Land Agency for approval to acquire land on properties owned by the Commissioner of Lands.
• • Review Sale/Lease Agreements to ensure documentation reflects terms negotiated in executed Sale/Lease Proposals.
• • Prepare regular reports on land acquisition progress and challenges.

Required Skills

• • Ability to negotiate effectively with landowners, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• • Knowledge of land acquisition laws, property rights, and environmental regulations.
• • Experience in managing project timelines, budgets, and resources.
• • Strong verbal and written communication skills for stakeholder engagement and documentation.
• • Accuracy in recording land-related information and maintaining proper records.

Qualifications

• • Bachelor's degree in Land Economy and Valuation, Estate Management, Property Management, Real Estate Management, Land Use Planning, or equivalent, with a minimum of three (3) years' relevant work experience.
• • Working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• • Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Information and Instructions

Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume and application letter no later than Monday, June 30, 2025, to: Senior Director, Corporate Services Rural Water Supply Limited 3rd Floor, The Towers 25 Dominica Drive, Kingston 5. ✉️ Email: info@rwsl.gov.jm 📜 Include in the Subject Line: Property Acquisition Officer (Band 7)(Temporary) Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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