Land Economist at SMEC

The Role:

This Land Economist’s role is to provide services in real estate management, land valuations, real estate projects appraisals, market analysis of the real estate projects for a major mixed use development focused around a rail transport hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts analysis of proposed land use and investment appraisal.
• Undertakes real estate market analysis and develop reports.
• Prepares real estate development proposal.
• Prepares quality project technical reports for submission to the Client.
• Undertakes the specific tasks from the TOR that are applicable to Land Economist.
• Undertakes activities to support land valuations, real estate projects appraisals, market analysis of the real estate projects.
• Develops and manages good and effective relationships with the clients and other stakeholders.
• Undertakes activities to develop program and build the capacity of the staff identified by the client through coaching and mentoring.

Key Qualifications and Experience

• At least a Bachelor’s degree (preferably a Master’s Degree), in Land Economics or related discipline from a recognized university.
• Must be registered with the Institution of Surveyors.
• Must have a current practicing license.
• Should have at least 10 years overall experience including at least 5 years’ experience in consulting.
• Should demonstrate experience in mixed land use developments.
• Should have at least three years’ experience since licensing.
• Extensive knowledge in land valuations, real estate projects appraisals.
• Experience in real estate management, market analysis of the real estate projects in major mixed land use development projects.

All candidates should possess the following Knowledge and Skills;

• Excellent technical writing skills (mandatory).
• Experience in preparing project reports, and/or publications.
• Excellent English language skills (mandatory)
• Regional experience in Sub Saharan Africa is an added advantage
• Proficient in use of computer software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, etc) to produce professional looking documents of international standards
• Able to work with multidisciplinary multicultural teams
• Able to deliver work within tight deadlines and handle heavier work pressure near deadlines