Landesa is seeking a highly qualified Land Use Planning Expert with national experience for an anticipated 18-months GIZ program that aims to improve the management of Human Wildlife Conflict by key actors in Tanzania. The project’s main geographical scope is the Ruvuma Landscape/ including 42 villages of the Districts of Liwale, Namtumbo, and Tunduru. The project also aims to strengthen the capacity for steering and coordination of the Wildlife Division of the Ministry for Natural Resources and Tourism, and the institutions involved in managing HWC, including the Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA), Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA), Tanzania Forest Services Agency (TFS), Districts councils and Hotspot Villages. The contractor will be responsible for the implementation of one District land use plan, 15 village land use planning (LUP) and community action plans, developing the organizational structure, curricula and materials, as well as piloting 30 clubs, for the revival of the Malihai Club (environmental conservation clubs in schools and colleges) and strengthening the outreach programs of Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority and Tanzania National Parks Authority (concept development, materials and support to implementation of pilot in 30 villages) of the institutions involved in wildlife management.

The vacancy is limited to candidates living in Tanzania. The position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

Availability The Land Use Planning Expert with national experience should start work on November 1st 2026.

Tasks of the Expert:
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Planning, management, and implementation of the activities related to LUP and CAP in the three Districts, under thesupervision of the team leader.
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Implementation of the WP-1.
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Regular reporting to GIZ in accordance with deadlines.
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Regular delivery of communication products in accordance with deadlines.
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Responsible to implement all data protection requirements.
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Preparing and implementing land use or spatial plans at district and village levels.
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Participatory rural planning and community engagement.
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Working with local governments, traditional authorities, and/or civil society organizations.
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Application of GIS/remote sensing tools for land use mapping and analysis.
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Steer and facilitate the 15 LUP processes, up to final registration and distribution to the communities and Districts.
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Steer and facilitate the 15 CAPs based on the LUPs.
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Facilitate 1 District framework LUP- Master plan for Liwale.
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Facilitate development, validation, approval and registration of 15 Villages LUPs.
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Facilitate development of specific by laws after LUP processes for the implementation of 15 CAP (grazingmanagement, water resources management, block farming, beekeeping, value addition, linking to private sector, valuechain development, etc).
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Steer and coordinate with the Districts CAP implementation.
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Facilitate capacity building for CAP measures.
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Capacity building at village level for CAP.

Qualifications of the Expert:
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Education/training: University degree (Master's or equivalent) in either Land Use Planning, Urban and RegionalPlanning, Environmental Planning, Geography, Natural Resource Management or Agriculture with landmanagement focus.
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Language: Knowledge of English C1, C1 in Swahili.
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General professional experience: 7 years’ experience in preparation and implementation of land use planningand management.
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Specific professional experience: 5 years’ experience in developing and implementing land use plans andCommunity Action Plans (CAP) at district and/or village level. 3 years of professional experience in use of one ormore of the following: Stakeholder participation and community engagement, Integration of sustainability or climateresilience and HWC approaches. 2 years of professional experience in use of GIS/remote sensing tools.
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Leadership/management experience: 3 years’ experience leading or coordinating multidisciplinary planningteams or field-based participatory planning processes.
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Professional experience in the country/ region of assignment: 9 years of professional experience in EastAfrica or Tanzania.
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Other: 3 years’ experience working with either customary land tenure systems, advising local governmentinstitutions on land tenure, or working in conflict-sensitive land use contexts.

Soft Skills
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A deep commitment to the mission of a better, safer future for the world’s poorest people through secure accessto land.
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Strong problem-solving.
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Strong oral presentation skills and an ability to think on one's feet when defending policy recommendations.
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Familiarity with concepts that can be applied to rural development.
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Ability to develop concrete work plans and manage elements so that work is performed according to agreed-upon budgets and plans.
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Ability to manage documents and correspondence, track, and report on project labor, and carry out otheradministrative tasks efficiently, routinely, and in conformance with Landesa standards and procedures.
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Ability to work collaboratively with a range of people at all levels, including those from host countrygovernmental and non-governmental organizations, and other counterparts, clients, and funders.
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Ability to demonstrate cross-cultural sensitivity, tact, and poise.
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Ability to lead and work collaboratively as a member of teams, regardless of role within the team, throughconsensus building, communication, and leadership.
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Ability to make and use distinctions as to types, frequency, tenor, and levels of communication, dependingupon the circumstances and audience.
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Legal right to work in the country of assignment.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV. Please include Land Use Planning Expert with national experience in the email subject line.