Forestry Officer

MULANJE MISSION HOSPITAL
Sustainable Livelihoods Programme

Mulanje Mission Hospital is seeking a qualified and motivated Forestry Officer to carry out tree planting and landscape restoration work with communities in Mulanje District, within the Sustainable Livelihoods Programme.

JOB DETAILS

• Duty Station: Mulanje Mission Hospital

• Contract Type: Project-based contract

• Duration: 2 years

• Grade: Grade K

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Train and support Community Based Natural Resource Management Committees.

• Raise and manage seedlings at community nurseries in time for the planting season.

• Identify suitable restoration sites and organize tree planting activities.

• Organize planting operations, erosion control and site protection.

• Support natural regeneration, riverbank restoration and catchment protection.

• Work with chiefs, committees and landholders on site agreements and by-laws.

• Collect GPS, baseline and tree survival monitoring data.

• Keep accurate site records and submit field data on time.

• Support field verification for the cookstove project.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Required Qualifications

• Diploma in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science or a related field.

• Minimum 3 years of practical experience in forestry, tree planting or natural resource management.

• Experience in nursery management.

• Experience in working with local committees.

• Valid motorcycle driving licence.

• Fluency in Chichewa and English, spoken and written.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with donor-funded projects.

• Proficiency in GPS mapping and GPX files.

• Experience with digital data collection tools, such as KoboToolbox and Excel.

• Knowledge of beekeeping and agroforestry systems.

• Experience with cookstove or carbon projects.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Honesty and accuracy

• Attention to detail

• Self-motivated

• Community engagement

• Physically fit for field work

• Adaptability

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send their CV, cover letter and relevant certificates to HR at:

Email: [email protected]