Senior Advisor - Land & Property Rights

Mindseeker is looking for a Senior Advisor – Land & Property Rights to support its client's Land and Agricultural Economy (LAE) Practice Group. This role focuses on advancing investments in land governance, property rights, and agricultural economies to promote economic growth and private sector development in partner countries. The Senior Advisor will provide technical, analytical, and advisory support across the design, development, and implementation of our client's programs, ensuring alignment with best practices and standards. Major Duties and Responsibilities Provide expert guidance on land, property rights, and mining governance to support program design and implementation Review country proposals, technical studies, budgets, procurement materials, and deliverables for quality and alignment Conduct assessments to identify constraints to economic growth related to land and property rights Develop actionable recommendations and programmatic solutions based on technical analysis and political economy considerations Contribute to project development, including Investment Memoranda, Board materials, and stakeholder communications Collaborate with economists, M&E specialists, environmental and social experts, and other teams to ensure integrated program delivery Participate in field missions to support implementation oversight and partner capacity building Support procurement processes, including development of scopes of work, cost estimates, and evaluation of deliverables Identify risks, opportunities, and implementation challenges and provide mitigation strategies Develop best practices, guidance materials, and knowledge-sharing resources for our client's programs Prepare reports, presentations, and analytical materials for internal and external stakeholders Minimum Qualifications Advanced degree (Master’s, Ph.D., J.D., or equivalent) in a relevant field Minimum of 10 years of experience in land and property rights, land administration, or related sectors in developing countries Expertise in areas such as: Land governance and regulatory reform Land registration and formalization Cadaster and land information systems Geospatial or mapping technologies Land markets and permitting/licensing systems Strong experience analyzing land and property rights challenges and developing practical solutions Demonstrated project management experience supporting complex, multi-sector programs Experience presenting technical findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders (government, donors, etc.) Experience with budgeting, procurement, and financial oversight Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multicultural teams Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Fluency in English required Candidate must be a US Citizen Candidate must be able to work in an office setting in Washington, DC. The work is primarily sedentary, although some walking, bending, or carrying of light items may be involved. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. Suitability Requirements All employees supporting our client must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, including credit and reference checks, prior to starting. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mindseeker