Land Information Systems (Cadastral) Expert

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Head of the UN-Habitat Iraq Programme and/or his/her designate, the Land Information Systems (Cadastral) Expert will be responsible for the following duties:

• Design capacity-building initiatives, training modules, and awareness campaigns for the Real Estate Registration Directorates (RERD) and CSOs based on the results of a capacity gap analysis; 

• Conduct trainings and seminars on e-land governance for RERD and CSOs; 

• Evaluate the current land registry system in Iraq; 

• Conduct needs assessments to understand the needs and gaps at the real estate registration offices in Iraq; 

• Support the selection and implementation into 2 pilot areas for the digitisation of land records in coordination with the Ministry of Justice and the Real Estate Registration Directorates; 

• Establish the infrastructure for data collection and database management through identifying the appropriate technology and software for digitisation of land records; 

• Devise clear technical specifications (hardware and software) for the digitisation of land records; 

• Identify land record to be digitised through supporting the cataloguing and organisation process by establishing the metadata and indexing systems; 

• Provide training initiatives on how to access and utilise the digital land database; 

• Determine land registry software specifications and functionalities for a user-friendly customer interface; 

• Develop an RFP for the e-land registry system to make the full transition to e-land governance; 

• Create a roadmap for data collection and sharing, which may include digitising paper records, conducting land surveys, capturing aerial and/or satellite imagery, mapping, and data production; 

• Conduct a technical feasibility study to determine technical specifications for the e-cadastre platform; 

• Formulate a full implementation plan that outlines the step-by-step process for building and deploying the e-cadastre system; 

• Develop an RFP for the e-cadastre software, outlining the technical requirements (i.e., GIS integration, data management, spatial data accuracy, data migration, and interoperability with other systems) and the functional aspects (i.e., land parcel identification, boundary definition, land registration, and user access control); 

• Support the Project Manager in preparing progress reports, monitoring reports, and other relevant documents related to the project. 

• Build a repository of all applicable e-land governance laws and regulations.

• Identify potential coordination and governance mechanisms to foster effective inter-governmental coordination and data management.

• Assess capacity gaps and HLP awareness-raising needs for public and civil society organizations (CSOs).

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• Digitize land records in pilot areas in coordination with RERD offices.

Outputs/work assignment 

The incumbent is expected to submit the following deliverables during the course of his/her assignment: 

• Monthly activity reports detailing the activities carried out in day-to-day operations;

• Lessons learned on the relevant project activities.