Land Economist & Policy Analyst ( Re-advertised)

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Job Description

The iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB), formerly known as Native Land Trust Board (NLTB) derives its existence from the Native Land Trust Act of 1940. Its core mandate is to manage iTaukei Lands with its Vision “To Excel in Land Services and the Economic Empowerment of our Landowners” TLTB Core Business is Sustainable Land Development to enrich the lives and livelihoods of our landowners. Our organizational Values are – Trust & Transparency, Accountability, United. Knowledgeable, Effectiveness & Efficiency and Integrity & Inclusivity.

The role of the Land Economist & Policy Analyst is to provide services in real estate management, land valuations, real estate projects appraisals, market analysis of the land development and real estate sectors. The position is responsible for appraising iTaukei real properties on a regular basis to determine Fair Market Value including property valuation, property tax administration, or property tax policy.

Outcomes

Organisational Stakeholders
1. Efficient Work Practices
Analysis of proposed land use and investment appraisals conducted. Duties related to property valuation, property tax administration, or property tax policy. Real estate market analysis and develop reports undertaken.  Quality project technical reports for submission to SM and EM prepared. Specific tasks that are applicable to Land Economist & Policy analyst undertaken.  Activities to support land valuations, real estate projects appraisals, market analysis of the real estate projects undertaken. Good and effective relationships with the clients and other stakeholders developed and managed.   Activities to develop program and capacity building programs undertaken.
2. Legal Compliance
Relevant stakeholder(s) for obtaining of recent comparable sales for basis of valuation, and also in lease negotiation matters consulted.  Standard valuation practices and enforcements is driven by incumbent, to ensure the provision of valuation advice and information is accurate, transparent and to a high quality. TLTB represented and legal team guided on legal cases.  Evidence presented as an expert witness.
3. Leadership & Management
Development, coaching and mentoring of staff. Allocation of resources is reviewed and coordinated. Advice provided on valuation practices with accuracy ensured.
4. Monitoring and Reporting
Monitoring matrix data of TLTB 15 key outcome performance on a monthly basis collated and consolidated.  Timely submission of monitoring matrix monthly report with accuracy ensured.
5. Risk Management
OHS Compliant Risk conscious is maintained when carrying out work deliverables ensured. Maintain accuracy and reduce rework.
6. Continuous Learning
Continuous learning and development of own skills and knowledge base is ensured. Train and supervise trainee valuers and estate officers who are working towards getting valuation registration.
7. TLTB image and value standards demonstrated at all times.
An efficient, safe, healthy, motivated and environmentally-aware workforce Effective utilization of resources including teamwork Work cooperatively with all managers

Responsibilities - Critical Competencies

Competence	Description
Business
Risk Management	Analyse and manage risk.
Planning	Deliver results by developing, reviewing or following a work plan, action plan or operational plan.
Systems and Procedures	Develop and/or apply procedures to assist the organisation achieve its goals.
Information Analysis	Make informed decisions by collecting and interpreting data and information
Documentation	Communicate using formal business writing.
Customer
Customer Commitment	Demonstrate a commitment to customer service - both internal and external customers.
Commercial Focus	Optimize the commercial viability of the organisation.
Quality Focus	Deliver quality.
People
Team Orientation	Work in a team towards a common aim.
Problem Solving	Develop practical solutions to a situation.
Professional
Technical Strength	Demonstrate knowledge of a specialist discipline.
Compliance	Comply with relevant laws and the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Financial Application	Apply financial principles and practices.
Technology Application	Apply technology.

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Preferred
Degree	Land Management	or related discipline from a recognized university [Discipline field]

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. Must be a registered with the Institution of Valuers or related profession
2. Should have a least 7 years overall experience in real estate management, market analysis of the real estate projects in major mixed land use development projects, land market analytics and estates.
3. Extensive knowledge of real property appraisal fundamentals and procedures and techniques to estimations of market value of vacant and improved properties.
4. Should demonstrate experience in mixed land use developments.
5. Excellent technical writing skills (mandatory).
6. Experience in preparing project reports, and/or publications.
7. Excellent English language skills (mandatory).
8. Local and Regional experience
9. Proficient in use of computer software (Tableau, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, etc) to produce professional looking documents of international standards
10. Able to work with multidisciplinary multicultural teams
11. Able to deliver work within tight deadlines and handle heavier work pressure near deadlines.

Requirements

Language Proficiency
Excellent command of English
Professional Associations
Member of the Fiji Institute of Valuers
Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Driver’s License
Registered Valuer

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
Area Managers
Employees
Management Team
External
City and Town Councils
General Public
Regulators
Stakeholders

Attributes

Attribute	Definition
Behavioural Styles
Detail oriented	Attends to the small elements of a task/activity, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Integrity	Adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.
Punctuality	Completes a required task or fulfills an obligation before or at a previously designated time
Reliable	Is able to be trusted to do what is expected or has been promised, puts in a great amount of effort believing in the value of work.
Interpersonal Styles
Customer/Client Focused	Focused on client and customer satisfaction and ensuring high levels of service are maintained at all times
Forthright	Speaks out frankly without hesitation, showing a direct manner.
Realistic	Shows concern for facts and reality, rejecting the impractical.
Thinking Styles
Analytic	Able to separate things into their constituent elements in order to study or examine them, draw conclusions, or solve problems.
Disciplined / Systematic	Is controlled in conduct, shows an orderly pattern of behaviour, following a methodical and thorough approach
Well organised	Controls tasks in a well thought out and critical manner.