PLANTATION MANAGER

The New Forests Company is a vertically integrated agro-industrial business planting trees on sustainable commercial plantations for processing and selling of value added timber products to local and regional markets. See more at www.newforests.net

The ideal candidate should be ambitious, dedicated and have a high capacity for work.  We wish to attract candidates who are results orientated, accountable, have high levels of integrity, are passionate about their work and have superior flexible leadership and people management skills.  Candidates who wish to apply must be willing to relocate to Iringa on a permanent basis.

1. PLANTATION MANAGER

Purpose of the position:To plan, lead and control all plantation activities on a large plantation (1000 – 5000ha) with the help of a team of plantation foresters, contractors or own wages staff; community development officers and other technical experts.

Skills and competencies required:
• Proven ability to apply technical knowledge related to Silviculture and Harvesting operations.  Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Proven ability to negotiate with procurement suppliers, contractors and the community.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict situations between community stakeholders and a company. Demonstrated ability to manage the comprehensive supply chain for silviculture and harvesting.
• Excellent ability to plan all activities, and provide for resource availability to execute the operation according to budget, schedule and plan.
• Ability to formulate an Annual Operating Plan for all operations with adjacent budgets. Track record of ability to deliver on all objectives and targets as per weekly, monthly and quarterly plans.
• Excellent problem solving ability through a collaborative approach.
• Proven ability to mentor and coach forestry teams to develop their skills, grow their technical knowledgebase and support their career development. Proven project management abilities, ability to plan, develop Gantt charts and implement the sameand monitor progress.

Requirements:Recognised Diploma / Degree in Forestry, or applied Forestry.In addition to the Forestry qualification, candidates with managerial qualifications, project management training will be at a distinct advantage.

If you are interested in this opportunity, send your CV and covering letter to hr@newforests.net
Closing date: 17thOctober 2014