There are two main purposes of the LaCPO Intern, namely:

To assist in planning, implementing and manage the entire process of acquiring land for Karonga Diocese

To assist in planning, implementing and managing the entire process of constructing building of the Diocese; which includes all major construction works in diocesan institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• To initiate and complete land lease process
• Architectural/Structural designing
• Costing of all diocesan construction projects
• Ensure that the Construction projects are submitted and registered to the planning authority and Construction Industry Regulatory Authority (CIRA) for approval before commencement
• Supervise construction works in relation to architectural and engineering details.
• Support LaCPO with technical reports

Key Performance Indicators

The Land and Construction Project Officer shall conduct performance review of the Land and Construction Officer Intern in line with the provisions of the overall Human Resources Policy Manual of the Diocese by monitoring some of these indicators. The indicators/measurements will be reviewed and communicated to the LaCPO Intern from time to time in line with the growing and changing needs of the Diocese.

Technical Performance

• Increase in the number of pieces of land of the Diocese having duly completed Chief Consultation Forms and relevant maps.
• Timely completion of construction works
• Timely submission of technical documents

Knowledge, Experience and Personal Competencies

• A first degree in Land Management, Quantity Surveying, Architectural Studies and Civil Engineering.
• At least 1 year post qualification experience in Land Management, Quantity Surveying, Architectural Studies or Construction.
• Conceptual understanding of the process of leasing land
• Ability to design, cost and implement a construction project. This is a must
• Proven ability to effectively manage partner relationships with religious and private sector institutions.
• He or she must be socially and spiritually confident, self-assured, enjoys meeting people, creates a good impression in all situations, is good with words and knows what to say (even when communicating disagreeable information).

• To initiate and complete land lease process
• Architectural/Structural designing
• Costing of all diocesan construction projects
• Ensure that the Construction projects are submitted and registered to the planning authority and Construction Industry Regulatory Authority (CIRA) for approval before commencement
• Supervise construction works in relation to architectural and engineering details.
• Support LaCPO with technical reports

• Conceptual understanding of the process of leasing land
• Ability to design, cost and implement a construction project.
• Proven ability to effectively manage partner relationships with religious and private sector institutions.
• Socially and spiritually confident, self-assured, enjoys meeting people, creates a good impression in all situations, is good with words and knows what to say.

• A first degree in Land Management, Quantity Surveying, Architectural Studies and Civil Engineering.