Cadastral Surveyor\\Mapping Specialist

The Guyana Land and Survey Commission (GLSC) and FAO are implementing the project Mainstreaming Sustainable Land Development and Management In the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. The project aims at establishing an enabling environment for promoting sustainable and climate-resilient land development, management and reclamation in support of Guyana’ s Green State Development Strategy through activities working at (i) streamlining policy, regulation and governance; (ii) developing institutional and human capacities; and (iii) strengthening local governance in the 3 regions where project is implemented. Implemented at three levels – national, regional and local- the Sustainable Land Development and Management (SLDM) is designed to create an enabling legal and policy framework informed by policy feedback loops nurtured with ground reality and inclusive participation.

The Cadastral surveyor\\mapping specialist will work under the direct supervision of the FAO Representative in Guyana and the SLDM project Chief Technical Advisor. He/ She will work in collaboration with the Commissioner of the GLSC and other team members, and under the overall technical guidance of the Lead Technical Officer (LTO) and the concerned task force members.

He / She will also work closely with the Land Administration Specialist, Land Resources Planning and Management specialist, Land tenure and governance specialist, Land Policy specialist, Legal specialist, GIS /Web Mapping/remote sensing specialist, ICT/Network specialist (Data Management‐Systems), Institutional reform/finance‐business planning specialist, Land Valuation specialist, Soil and Water Resources/Land rehabilitation/reclamation specialist, Gender/Social development specialist, Monitoring and Evaluation specialist, National Land and Legal Consultant as well as the PMU staff and GLSC Divisions.

He / she will integrate a field-to-office-GIS workflow/data to ensure that high-quality data on land ownership and use/access rights is collected, processed (catalogued, stored, maintained, disseminated) and analysed, in the most efficient way, utilizing the geodetic reference framework as required.

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The Cadastral surveyor\\mapping specialist will work under the direct supervision of the FAO Representative in Guyana and the SLDM project Chief Technical Advisor. He/ She will work in collaboration with the Commissioner of the GLSC and other team members, and under the overall technical guidance of the Lead Technical Officer (LTO) and the concerned task force members.

He / She will be based in the PMU office in GLSC premises during his/her work in the SLDM project in Guyana and will be supported by the FAO country office as required. He/ She will undertake the following tasks\:

• Work in collaboration with the GLSC and stakeholders to design a field-to-office-GIS workflow/data to guarantee the collection, processing and analysis of data on land ownership and use access/ rights;
• Design an improved geodetic reference framework and to develop geoid and ellipsoid separation map for Guyana
• Establish a hydrographic section with the ability to execute hydrographic Surveys and produce Hydrographic charts
• Assess capacity needs, prepare a training development plan and provide relevant training in geodesy, hydrographic surveys and other relevant technical areas
• Train, support with procedure manual and develop an open source enterprise database for hosting GIS data for internal and external (via web portal) customers
• Develop a Standard Operating Procedure
• Support the Land Administration specialist in the establishment of a quality control for a land parcel of land information system with work processes and standard operating procedures
• Strengthen reinstatement of the Continuous Operating Stations (CORs) with training on standard operating procedures for maintenance and management (ask David Cole of conversion from PSAD 56 to SIRGAS)
• Ensure technical review of the relevant information, baseline studies, regulations, guidelines and processes on surveying in Guyana;
• Review and provide guidance of specialized equipment to conduct surveys for increase efficiency and capacity with reference stations, geodetic network, spatial data infrastructure
• Carry out critical technical review of the relevant baseline studies, regulations, guidelines and business processes on cadastral mapping in Guyana;
• Undertake field visits to target regions to explore current cadastral [and land-use / planning / development / utilities / infrastructure mapping] practices in order to advise on cadastral mapping;
• In close collaboration with the Land Administration specialist, the Land Valuation specialist, the Land Tenure and Governance specialist and the Land Resources Planning and Management specialist, execute an integrated study containing\: (i) land disputes, litigation and conflicts, (ii) land markets dynamics, (iii) drivers of land degradation, (iv) identification of sustainable land management incentives; and (v) identify partners and (vi) prepare terms of reference for alternative dispute resolution mechanisms;
• Produce lessons learnt, priorities and recommendations notes on the findings for external distribution;
• Draft and supervise the implementation of possible follow up letters of agreement with eligible external partners for conducting of study/ training/ other activities under his/ her areas of expertise as required;
• Support the implementation of the capacity development plan to be prepared by the Business development strategy experts by providing content under his / her area of specialisation for activities at national, regional and local levels;
• Produce technical reports / notes / peer reviews under his/ her areas of expertise as required.

• Advanced university degree in a discipline relevant to Cadastral Mapping, Land Administration, Geography, Land Information Systems, Geomatics, etc.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in cadastral mapping.
• RICS certified or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese, Russian. Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish in the case of PSA.SBS.

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

• Extent and relevance of experience in cadastral mapping and crosscutting issues affecting sustainable land management with particular emphasis on developing countries and knowledge of the Caribbean context and particularly of Guyana.
• Extent and relevance of experience of technical assistance provision to field projects on cadastral mapping.
• Extent and relevance of experience in the use of appropriate technologies and data management in fit-for-purpose cadastral mapping and sustainable land management.
• Extent and relevance in navigating and facilitating politically sensitive and potentially controversial issues related to cadastral mapping.
• Proven ability to redact clear and concise technical reports and policy notes.
• Extent and relevance of designing and implementing participatory approaches and to provide assistance in the organization of opinion surveys, focus group discussions, workshops, consultations, awareness, technical meetings and learning events.
• Proven ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and including multiple partners.