Forestry Extension Officer Job at WeForest, Zambia - Career Opportunity in Zambia
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Vacancy title:
Forestry Extension Officer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources , Category: Agricultural Services & Products ]

 

Jobs at:

WeForest, Zambia

Deadline of this Job:
25th may 2019  

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , katanino , South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: 8th May 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
  WeForest, Zambia..

  RESPONSIBILITIES
• 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


Job Skills: Not Specified

Job Qualifications: Not Specified

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

 

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Job application procedure
  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.


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Job Info
Job Category: Corporate / Organisation Officer jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 25th may 2019
Duty Station: katanino
Posted: 08-05-2019
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 08-05-2019
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 08-05-2065
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