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Posted 2019-05-08 02:48:11
- Lead participatory natural resource mapping and forest
inventory in conjunction with the community
- Select and train farmers and community forest
mappers in Katanino
- Delivering Agroforestry training among the local
community in Katanino
- Help in the establishment of indigenous tree nurseries
- Spearhead and assist with forestry activities such as
mounting beehive and tree planting
- Communicate directly with the Project Manager and
Project Manager amongst others regarding project activities.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Education: A minimum of Diploma in Forestry or
equivalent
- Language: Fluent in English (both speaking and writing)
and Bemba/Lamba
- Work experience: Preferably 2 years’ relevant work
experience in the forestry sector
- Skills: Excellent coordination, training and
communication skills
- Extensive knowledge of indigenous miombo vegetation,
GIS, Beekeeping and Assisted Natural Regeneration
- Knowledge of mushroom harvesting, agro-forestry and
nursery management
- Strong and comfortable working in the field with the
local community
- Be willing to relocate and live in Katanino, Masaiti
District.
CONDITIONS
- Full-time, up to a maximum of 44 hours per week.
Working Monday through Saturday morning, hours will vary depending on
project needs and flexibility is essential.
- Employee contract of 1year can be signed with a
probation period of 3 months, starting as soon as possible but
realistically around Mid June.
- Based close to Katanino forest reserve, where the
Project office is being established
INTERESTED?
Contact Dr. Fainess
Lumbwe WeForestZambia@gmail.com with your full CV and motivation
letter no later than the 25th of May 2019.Please refrain from applying if you
do not meet the above criteria.
To apply for this job email your details to WeForestZambia@gmail.com
