Field Data Officers At Alpha X

Field Data Officers

Kampala, Uganda * Full-time

Alpha X

ABOUT THE ROLE
Alpha X is seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented Field Data Officers to
execute the critical data collection component of Phase 1 (Discovery &
Assessment) of the Digital Land Registry & Management Solution project.

The Field Data Officer will serve as the primary on-ground diagnostic agent.
You will travel to assigned Ministry Zonal Offices (MZOs) and selected District Land
Offices to conduct a comprehensive inventory of physical land records and an
audit of existing ICT infrastructure. You are responsible for ensuring the “As-Is”
data is captured accurately to inform the upcoming digitization and system
deployment.

Category: IT Total Positions: n/a Location: Kampala, Uganda Full-time Salary: not mentioned Posted 5 months ago

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

● Stakeholder Engagement: Visit assigned offices, professionally explain the
purpose of the assessment to MZO Principal Officers and District Officials,
and secure cooperation for access to archives and server rooms .
● Physical Records Inventory: Conduct physical counts and condition
assessments of specific land record types, including Job Record Jackets,
Cadastral Maps, Survey Cards, and Microfilms .
● Infrastructure Audit: Inspect and document the status of ICT assets,
including Server Rooms, Power Backup Systems (Generators/UPS), and
Network Connectivity speeds and reliability .
● Data Sampling & Validation: Retrieve random sample files (physical) and
cross-reference them against the existing UgNLIS system to identify data
mismatches or missing metadata.
● Digital Reporting: accurately complete standardized digital assessment
forms (via tablet/laptop), upload evidence photos (e.g., photos of torn
maps or server racks), and submit data in near real-time.
● Issue Escalation: Immediately report any access blockers, missing keys to
archives, or significant discrepancies in record volumes to the Project
Manager.

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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

WHAT YOU MUST NOT DO (STRICT GOVERNANCE)
● No Legal Advice: You must strictly refrain from interpreting land law or
advising citizens/officials on land policy.
● No Promises: You must not make commitments regarding future system
features, hardware delivery dates, or employment opportunities.
● No Negotiation: You are not authorized to negotiate official approvals or
sign-offs on behalf of the Ministry or Alpha X.
REQUIRED PROFILE & SKILLS
Education:
● A Diploma or Degree in Land Administration, Surveying, IT/Information
Systems, Records Management, or a related field.
Experience & Skills:
● Technical Familiarity: Knowledge of UgNLIS (Uganda National Land
Information System) or land record types (Titles, Deeds, Cadastral Sheets)
is highly preferred .
● ICT Literacy: Proficiency in using mobile data collection tools (e.g., ODK,
KoboToolbox, or Excel) and ability to identify basic hardware (Servers, UPS,
Routers).
● Physical Stamina: Ability and willingness to work in archival environments
which may be dusty, and handle heavy physical files/maps with care.
● Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to engage professionally
with government officials.
● Mobility: Willingness to travel extensively and independently within
assigned regions (Northern, Eastern, Western, or Central Uganda).

HOW TO APPLY

HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to
submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience to
abwogi@alphaxuae.com

Deadline: 16th January 2026

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