Minimum QualificationApplicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors of Science Degree in Geodesy; or Land Surveying and Geomatics Engineering; or Engineering Surveying and Photogrammetry; or Land Management plus a Masters Degree in Geodesy; or Geomatics; or Photogrammetry; or Land Surveying; or Land Management from a recognized University/Institution. Applicants should be registered with the Surveyors Registration Board (SRB).Working ExperienceApplicants should have a minimum of twelve (12) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at Assistant Commissioner level in Government or equivalent level of relevant experience from a reputable organization.

Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Permanent Secretary for performing the following duties:-

–        Coordinating formulation, review, development and implementation of Sector plans, strategies, policies and regulations for the conduct of Surveys and Mapping in Uganda;

–        Providing technical and administrative leadership for efficient and effective conduct of national survey and mapping programs, projects and activities;

–        Initiating and supervising the conducting of national studies and research on Surveys, Mapping and incidental activities;

–        Supervising Survey projects and programmes for the maintenance of national territorial boundaries;

–        Supervising the provision of technical support, supervision and training to Local Governments and relevant stakeholders in matters of Land Surveys and Mapping;

–        Advising Government on matters regarding or incidental to Surveys and Mapping, and equipment relating to their functions;

–        Coordinating collection, custody and update of national Surveys and Mapping records;

–        Monitoring programmes and activities of private Surveyors;

–        Planning, budgeting and accounting for the resources and performance of Department;

–        Supervising, mentoring and appraising performance of the staff of the Department;