Manager - Land Acquisition and R&R

Adani Enterprises Limited; Jharkhand; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Enterprises Limited in Jharkhand seeks a senior professional to lead land acquisition, rehabilitation and stakeholder coordination for mining projects. You will manage procurement of land from private, forest, and government sources, ensuring compliance and smooth project execution.

The role requires 10–15 years of relevant experience, a related bachelor’s degree and preferably an MBA, with strong liaison skills across government and local communities. Location is on site in Jharkhand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Law, Mining Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's in Business Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all activities in the procurement of land for site projects, coordinating with landowners and authorities.
• Address rehabilitation and resettlement issues of project-affected villagers, ensuring smooth transition.
• Obtain approvals, liaise with forest and revenue officials for surveys, registrations, and statutory clearances.
• Maintain land records and ensure compliance with R&R and regulatory policies.
• Utilize digital tools to track land acquisition, progress, and resources across multiple sites.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Law, Mining Engineering, or a related field.

Master's in Business Administration

Job description

Responsibilities

Land Acquisition

• Lead all activities in the procurement of private land, forest department land, and government land for site projects, collaborating with private landowners, government officials, and relevant stakeholders.
• Determine land values in the specific market through research and consultation with real estate professionals and public records.
• Manage the budget for forest diversion processes in cordination with the project team.

Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R&R)

• Address rehabilitation and resettlement issues of project-affected local village people, ensuring their smooth transition and well-being.
• Obtain Head and management approvals for employing project affected people and manage relations with local village leaders to ensure zero disturbances.
• Maintain land records and ensure compliance with R&R policies and regulations.

Legal And Regulatory Compliance

• Obtain approvals for compensatory afforestation and necessary certificates such as non-encumbrance certificate and land possession certificate from relevant authorities.
• Liaise with forest and revenue officials for land survey, registration, mutation of land records, and other statutory clearances.
• Handle legal and court matters related to title verification of land, lease settlement of government land, and compensatory afforestation.
• Review Necessary Forest Area (NFA) documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with government officials including Patwari, Tehsildar, SDM, Collector, and other authorities for mining projects.
• Manage relations with local village leaders, community representatives, and government officials to facilitate smooth project execution and minimize conflicts.
• Liaise with stakeholders up to the sub-divisional level in case of disputed land for clearance purpose, with further coordination managed by Corporate Affairs.

Documentation And Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of land acquisition and R&R activities.
• Validate reports prepared by Site Executive and documentation for management review and regulatory compliance.

Operational Digital Excellence

• Employ digital tools and platforms to manage land acquisition and reclamation projects, ensuring effective execution and alignment with organizational goals.
• Implement digital solutions to track project progress, manage resources, and streamline communication across multiple sites.

Internal Stakeholders

• Central LA&RR Head
• HODs
• Projects team
• Legal Department
• Corporate Affairs

External Stakeholders

• Villagers
• Local Leaders
• Patwari
• Tehsildar SDM & Collector
• ASP, SP

Qualifications

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Law, Mining Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's in Business Administration preferred.

Work Experience

• 10-15 years of work experience in relevant field.