The Government of Montserrat is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Registrar of Lands, Lands and Survey Department, within the Ministry of Agriculture, Trade, Lands, Housing and the Environment.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, TRADE, LANDS, HOUSING AND THE ENVIRONMENT
JOB PURPOSE
The successful applicant will manage and undertake the quasi-judicial functions of the department to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the Land Registry. Responsible for the administration of lands in accordance with the Registered Lands Act CAP 08.01 of Montserrat
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
- Managing the activities and deploying the staff at the Land Registry;
- Maintaining the Land Register and associated parcel files including reviewing and approving applications and transfers for property along with such encumbrances as may be attached to such property e.g cautions, easements, leases, charges or other restrictive agreements required;
- Conducting caution and restriction hearings, claims to interest in unclaimed lands, prescriptive application hearings etc;
- Preparing and issuing orders under the provisions of the Registered Lands Act, Crown Title Act, Land Adjudication Act, Limitation Act, Property Tax Act, Companies Act, Landholding Control Act, Wills Act, Intestate Act, Immigration Act;
- Conducting legal research to supplement legislative provisions applicable to the Land Registry Department, including matters of: prescriptive title, succession, easements, restrictive agreements, joint tenancy and tenancy in common, and cautions;
- Providing affidavits and evidence in civil proceedings against the Land Registry;
- Managing the department’s website;
- Managing and updating the electronic land registration system;
- Advising MATLHE and Government of Montserrat on land registration and administration matters;
- Proposing amendments to the Registered Lands Act and regulations;
- Reviewing individual work plans and performance assessments of the staff at the unit;
- Liaising with Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to prosecute breaches of the provisions of the Registered Lands Act, including boundary disputes;
- Assisting the Director of Lands in the preparation of the annual budget; strategic and operational plans including plans for E-conveyancing within the Registry.
PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION
The successful candidate should:
- Have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience practicing as an Attorney-at- law;
- Be experienced in conducting public hearings; qualifications in land surveying and valuation would be an asset;
- Be familiar with the Torrens System of registration;
- Be able to interpret related laws and manage the staff of the unit;
- Be able to take and provide evidence and prepare Court brief;
REPORTING
The successful candidate will report to the Chief Surveyor within the Ministry of Agriculture, Trade, Lands, Housing and Environment.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE
Salary is commensurate with relevant qualifications and experience,
The remuneration package is broken down as follows: -
Basic Salary is in the salary scale R12-R8, that is EC$65,232.00 to EC$71,400.00 per annum (Taxable)
Allowances
- Legal Allowance - EC$48,000.00 per annum (taxable)
- Telephone Allowance – EC$720.00 per annum (taxable)
- Travel - EC$9,600.00 per annum (not taxable)
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
- Appointment will be made on a Permanent or Contractual basis for a minimum of three (3) years
- Required to assume duties no later than October 01, 2016.
The deadline for the receipt of applications is 4:00 p.m. 30th June, 2016.