Ripple Africa
Ripple Africa invites applications from candidates who meet the qualifications and experience stated below and have relevant experience to fill the following vacant positions:
POSITION: SENIOR FORESTER
DUTIES:
A summary of the main duties is listed below but further tasks will be included as required by the organisation and management team.
- Assisting with, and implementation of, Forest Management Plans and project Annual Plan of Operations
- Assisting with project budgeting activity
- Leading on Forest Management, Conservation and Sustainability activities, following carbon standard and FSC requirements
- Complying with National Forestry Laws, International Environmental Agreements and Pine Tree Project obligations
- Undertaking in-house forestry audits and risk assessments as required, always working in accordance with Ripple Africa Malawi Employee Handbook
- Supervision of Ripple Africa Junior Forester and mentoring project staff
- Research and Technical Support (remote and in-person), keeping up to date on all relevant regulations and best practise methodology
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE (minimum five years):
- Diploma in Forestry
- Practical experience in forest management and conservation
- Community engagement and training in forest management best practise
- Planning and development of forest management plans
- Forest Management policy and regulation input
- I.T. literacy in Microsoft Office tools and data collection and management
SALARY: Competitive, based on experience
Method Of Application
Submit your application to: [email protected]
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15th June 202
ABOUT RIPPLE AFRICA:
Ripple Africa is an international NGO established in the UK in 2003 and introduced to Malawi the same year, empowering local communities to achieve a sustainable future. We are working in the areas of Education, Health, Agriculture and Environment, running numerous projects across six districts
To apply for this job email your details to ngwiraforce@rippleafrica.org