Gaspar Mboha
Dodoma,Tanzania
Summary
A seasoned expert in land tenure governance and security of tenure systems, with extensive experience in land policy analysis and institutional frameworks. Demonstrates proficiency in legal compliance, land acquisition, compensation, and resettlement processes, alongside a strong focus on customary land administration and community rights protection. Skilled in spatial data management, cadastral surveys, GIS mapping, and land registration transactions. Adept at property documentation, dispute resolution, alternative conflict management, and participatory land use planning. Specialises in rural land governance and stakeholder engagement to identify investment opportunities for strategic development and industrial growth. Offers insight into governance within special economic zones and public land portfolios while managing estate portfolios with expertise in property valuation. Committed to advancing sustainable development goals through innovative solutions in the field of land management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Estate Officer
National Development Corporation (NDC)
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Conduct real estate investment research and feasibility studies for industrial assets.
- Undertake valuations for redevelopment, leasing, PPP and divestment decisions.
- Support planning and management of Special Industrial Zones and corporate properties.
- Oversee tenure security and compliance in NDC estate portfolios.
- Prepared a 20-year feasibility and rehabilitation plan for dilapidated NDC property on Undali Street, Upanga — supporting revenue maximization through cost-recovery leasing.
- Initiated a property spatial mapping project for modernization of portfolio data and improved investment readiness.
- Strengthened documentation and revenue tracking for estates, reducing information gaps in asset management.
Secretariat Member
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Promoted and evaluated investment opportunities in Dodoma.
- Provided policy recommendations to address investor challenges.
- Strengthened collaboration between government and private sector.
- Facilitated over 10 investor engagements, translating into new investment prospects in agro-processing, hospitality, and logistics.
Authorized (Land) Officer
Ministry of Lands, Housing & Human Settlements Development
01.2018 - 07.2024
- Processed land applications, transactions and maintained statutory registers.
- Customary right of Occupancy Issuance.
- Conducted field verification, analytical reviews and village land administration supervision.
- Identified and recommended land for national investments including SEZs and strategic industries.
- Participated in compulsory acquisition processes and ensured lawful compensation.
- Served as Secretary in district land allocation committees.
- Facilitated land conflict resolutions across districts.
- Central Zone
- Participated in land regularization and acquisition projects supporting government strategic investments including industrial zones and public infrastructure.
- Improved service delivery efficiency by digitizing application workflows and reducing transaction backlog.
- Successfully resolved multiple high-profile land disputes, restoring tenure security and community trust.
- Provided advisory inputs in District and Regional land allocation decisions ensuring compliance with the Land Act.
Secretariat Member
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Investigated and mediated regional land conflicts to protect community rights.
- Developed recommendations that informed administrative reforms.
- Contributed to the reduction of unresolved land cases through mediation-based resolutions.
Secretariat Member
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Supported framework design for compensation policy, timeframes, and stakeholder engagement.
- Conducted research and contributed to drafting of policy papers and consultation reports.
- Provided meeting coordination, documentation and analytical support.
- Contributed to improved compensation governance through clearer procedures and accountability in fund operations.
Valuer
LIPAZ Consultants Ltd
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Conducted valuations for mortgage, financial reporting, acquisition, and investment decisions.
- Performed market research and estate management advisory.
- Mbeya
- Successfully handled over 80 valuation assignments, enhancing firm relationships with banks and clients.
Education
MSc. - Finance & Investment
Institute of Finance Management
Postgraduate Diploma - Law (PGDL)
Open University of Tanzania
BSc. - Land Management & Valuation
Ardhi University
Skills
- Land Tenure Governance
- Security of Tenure Systems
- Land Policy Analysis
- Institutional Frameworks
- Legal Compliance
- Land Acquisition
- Compensation
- Resettlement
- Customary Land Administration
- Community Rights Protection
- Spatial Data Management
- Cadastral Surveys
- GIS Mapping
- Land Registration
- Transactions
- Property Documentation
- Dispute Resolution
- Alternative Conflict Management
- Participatory Land Use Planning
- Rural Land Governance
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Investment Land Identification
- Strategic Development
- Industrial Development
- Governance in Special Economic Zones
- Public Land Portfolios
- Estate portfolio management
- Property valuation insight
Custom
- GeoTech4Tenure: Geospatial Technology & Participatory Methods for Securing Tenure Rights — FAO/IFAD (2022)
- Achieving Responsible Land-Based Investments — LANDESA (2022)
- RICS CPDs & Competency Training: Property Measurement, Forestry Valuation, Expropriation Valuation, ESG Practices
- Legal Drafting & Contract Law (Training)
Languages
English
Fluent
Swahili
Native
Timeline
Estate Officer
National Development Corporation (NDC)
08.2024 - 12.2025
Secretariat Member
01.2023 - 12.2023
Secretariat Member
01.2022 - 08.2024
Authorized (Land) Officer
Ministry of Lands, Housing & Human Settlements Development
01.2018 - 07.2024
Secretariat Member
01.2018 - 12.2020
Valuer
LIPAZ Consultants Ltd
01.2017 - 12.2017
Postgraduate Diploma - Law (PGDL)
Open University of Tanzania
BSc. - Land Management & Valuation
Ardhi University
MSc. - Finance & Investment
Institute of Finance Management