Land Property Investigation Officer

Responsibilities:

• Investigate and verify land ownership claims, titles, and historical records.
• Conduct field inspections and site visits to assess and gather relevant data on land parcels.
• Collect and analyze land documentation, including deeds, cadastral maps, lease agreements, and survey plans.
• Identify and document instances of land encroachment, fraud, illegal occupation, or boundary disputes.
• Collaborate with legal teams, surveyors, and relevant government agencies to resolve land disputes.
• Prepare comprehensive investigation reports, findings, and recommendations for internal and legal use.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of all investigations and case files.
• Attend court sessions, tribunals, or dispute resolution meetings when required, serving as an expert witness if necessary.
• Provide guidance on land compliance issues and contribute to the development of land management policies.
• Support the digitization and modernization of land records where applicable.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Land Management, Law, Surveying, Real Estate, Geography, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Minimum of [3-5] years of relevant experience in land investigations, land administration, or a similar role.
• Experience working with government land registries, survey offices, or legal institutions is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of land laws, property rights, registration processes, and dispute resolution.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting land maps, cadastral plans, and legal documents.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) with the ability to produce detailed reports.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and ethical conduct.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure, with good time management.
• Familiarity with GIS and land record systems is a plus.
• Understand and interact in the indigenous language (Yoruba)