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Head - Land Acquisition

12 - 15 Years.Odisha
Posted 4 months ago
Posted 4 months ago

Position Description:

- The Head Land Acquisition will be responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of land acquisition, including coordination with stakeholders and government bodies, handling land matters (sale/lease/license/mortgage), and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

- This role reports to the Head External Affairs and requires a proactive approach in resolving existing land issues and managing new acquisitions.

Principal Accountabilities:

- Resolve existing land issues in coordination with the internal legal team.

- Ensure proper filing and documentation of acquired land-related statutory documents and policy formulation/amendments.

- Responsible for the acquisition of private and government-owned land under relevant state rules and acts.

- Accountable for approval of forest diversion proposals under FC Act & FRA, if applicable.

- Conduct stakeholder mapping and effective management to build and strengthen relationships with external stakeholders, District Revenue authorities, Forest Authorities, etc.

- Plan and act proactively in land acquisition-related matters, licensing, and ROW transactions.

- Develop a strong and capable team with a high level of competency.

Desired Attributes & Qualifications:

- Strong networking and negotiation skills with external stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

- Strong leadership qualities with excellent communication and presentation skills.

- In-depth knowledge of the Land Acquisition Act and related land matters (sale/lease/license/mortgage).

- Educational Qualification: Graduate/Post Graduate in Public Policy/Economics/Law preferred.

- Total Experience: 12+ years.

- Skills and Competencies

- Coordination with stakeholders and government bodies.

- Comprehensive understanding of land matters including sale, lease, license, and mortgage.

- Knowledge of the Land Acquisition Act.

- Proactive planning and execution in land acquisition, licensing, and ROW transactions.

- Leadership and team development skills.

- Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Interview Process:

- 2 Rounds of Interviews + HR Round

Additional Remarks:

- Diversity profiles are preferred.

- Grade: M3/M4

- This role is ideal for an experienced professional with a strong background in land acquisition, stakeholder management, and regulatory compliance.

- The candidate should possess excellent leadership and communication skills to effectively manage the complexities of land-related matters and build robust relationships with various external stakeholders

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