Within delegated authority, the land expert will be responsible for the following duties: Lead a detailed diagnostic of formal, informal, and customary land tenure systems in Busia (Kenya and Uganda sides), with specific focus on barriers faced by informal women and youth traders; Analyse existing land-related laws, policies, and institutional frameworks in both countries and identify gaps, overlaps, and opportunities for cross-border harmonization; Guide the design and rollout of participatory land tenure mapping exercises, ensuring representation and validation by women, youth, local leaders, and customary landowners; Coordinate the development and piloting of a fit-for-purpose land information system (LIS), tailored to cross-border, informal, and gender-sensitive land recording needs; Provide technical assistance to integrate land and property data into the spatial economic development framework and local planning systems; Support land dispute identification and management mechanisms, and advise on community-led land conflict resolution approaches; Facilitate development of local by-laws, agreements, and protocols on tenure recognition and land use that align with both national and community systems; Deliver targeted training and mentorship for local government officers, land boards, survey teams, and community land actors on land governance, participatory tools, and LIS management; Collaborate with legal and gender experts to ensure all land interventions reflect inclusive, pro-poor, and gender-equitable principles; Develop knowledge products including policy briefs, case studies, and technical guidance notes based on project findings and pilot experiences; Contribute to the visibility and dissemination of land-related innovations, tools, and lessons from the project through technical briefs, public presentations, stakeholder workshops, and engagement with national and regional platforms.
