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.
2.SILVICULTURE FORESTER
Purpose of the position:To plan, lead and control allocated plantation activities on a small plantation (2000-5000ha) with the help of a team of contractors or own ops labour, and other technical experts. The incumbent is responsible to deliver the right quantity and quality of volumes at the right time, safely and environmentally responsible and sustainable. The Forester is also responsible to manage all stakeholder and community relationships.
Skills and competencies required:Nursery establishment ● preparation of the planting sites ● management of the plantation's establishment activities including: carefully planned and monitored marking, pitting, planting and fertilizer operations ● plan, manage and monitor all weeding and pruning activities●protection of the plantation and related assets through effective management of pest and diseases, fire, grazing and encroachment●ensure effective and positive management of all community and community stakeholder relationships●infrastructure establishment and maintenance●contractor management●financial management and management reporting●people management● implementation of all FSC principles and standards● implementation all relevant Health & Safety provisions and Labour Legislation.
Requirements:Recognised Diploma or Degree in Forestry, or applied ForestryAt least 2 - 5 years' experience in plantation forestry ● Minimum requirement to have managed outsourced contractors for at least 1 year ● Minimum requirement to have coached and mentored workers for at least 3 years.
If you are interested in this opportunity, send your CV and covering letter to hr@newforests.net
Closing date: 17thOctober 2014
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.
2.SILVICULTURE FORESTER
Purpose of the position:To plan, lead and control allocated plantation activities on a small plantation (2000-5000ha) with the help of a team of contractors or own ops labour, and other technical experts. The incumbent is responsible to deliver the right quantity and quality of volumes at the right time, safely and environmentally responsible and sustainable. The Forester is also responsible to manage all stakeholder and community relationships.
Skills and competencies required:Nursery establishment ● preparation of the planting sites ● management of the plantation's establishment activities including: carefully planned and monitored marking, pitting, planting and fertilizer operations ● plan, manage and monitor all weeding and pruning activities●protection of the plantation and related assets through effective management of pest and diseases, fire, grazing and encroachment●ensure effective and positive management of all community and community stakeholder relationships●infrastructure establishment and maintenance●contractor management●financial management and management reporting●people management● implementation of all FSC principles and standards● implementation all relevant Health & Safety provisions and Labour Legislation.
Requirements:Recognised Diploma or Degree in Forestry, or applied ForestryAt least 2 - 5 years' experience in plantation forestry ● Minimum requirement to have managed outsourced contractors for at least 1 year ● Minimum requirement to have coached and mentored workers for at least 3 years.
If you are interested in this opportunity, send your CV and covering letter to hr@newforests.net
Closing date: 17thOctober 2014
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