Land Solutions Specialist

The position holder is responsible for supervising the implementation of the solutions

to, and successful resolution of, land due diligence red flag findings including

supervising the titling of untitled lands, supervising the application and successful

conversion of land from agricultural to fit for purpose classification (e.g. industrial or

agro-industrial), and the completion of payment terms for the purchase and transfer

of title of land to ARI’s assigned SPV or trustees. The position holder collaborates with

relevant teams, oversees and organizes necessary documents, and other

requirements needed in the resolution of red flag findings, and conversion of lands,

transfer of titles, titling of titled lands, as well as maintaining records, standardizing

and improving internal processes to effect this role.

Resolution of Land Due Diligence Red Flag Findings

• Secure and supervise required documents to resolve land due diligence red flag findings (e.g. EJS documents, SPAs, tax clearances, etc.)
• Maintain and/or establish good relationships with relevant external stakeholders/government agencies involved in securing land related documents
• Work closely with land owners to secure necessary documents to cure land due diligence red flag findings.
  
  

Titling of Untitled Lands

• Support the collation of proof/evidence to establish claim or rights of the subject land (tax declarations, brgy. certifications, affidavits from landowners, SPAs, photo documentation of developed land, approved survey plans, payment of RPTs, etc.)
• Support the collation of all required documents from DENR/PENRO/CENRO/NIA (e.g. verification with government entities if land is under grant or patents or if classified as alienable and disposable land, application of homestead), as applicable.
• Conduct of ground verification on possible listed claimant/s of the land and unauthorized tenancy/structure through the LGUs, as applicable.
  
  

Land Use Conversion

• Maintain good relationship with key officers of DAR and other related gov’t agencies
• Maintain a pool of external service providers to process DAR Land Use Conversion (DAR LUC)
• Support the collation of pre-application documents needed for DAR LUC application.
• Act as the point person in coordinating with third-party consultants engaged to apply for DAR Land Use Conversion.
  
  

Completion of Land Payment Terms and Transfer of Titles

• Support the implementation, monitoring and safekeeping of CTS, and DOAS, or any signed and notarized contracts detailing land payment terms.
• Support the photo documentation and docketing of payments received by authorized and legitimate persons/entities related to the completion of the land purchase.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in land acquisition and conversion.
• Preferably Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management, Bachelor of Arts in Legal Management or any business related degree
• Licensed real estate broker is an advantage, but not necessarily required
• Strong analytical and planning skills;
• Good communication and presentation skills;
• Excellent problem-solving skills;