Forester – Clonal Nursery, Seedling Nursery & Plantation Establishment

Short Summary

Forester – Clonal Nursery, Seedling Nursery & Plantation Establishment is an opportunity with BrighterMonday Consulting. The successful candidate will oversee all forestry operations from nursery establishment through plantation development and early stand management, while ensuring compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements. Min Qualification: Bachelors Experience Level: Mid level…

Key Details

• Position / opportunity: Forester – Clonal Nursery, Seedling Nursery & Plantation Establishment
• Organization: BrighterMonday Consulting
• Country / coverage: Kenya
• Location: Outside Kenya, Kenya
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Opportunity type: Jobs
• Sector: Health
• Compensation: Not specified
• Duration: Not specified
• Start date: 2026-07-23
• Application deadline: Not specified

Description

The successful candidate will oversee all forestry operations from nursery establishment through plantation development and early stand management, while ensuring compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements. Min Qualification: Bachelors Experience Level: Mid level Experience Length: 5 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time – 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Outside Kenya, Kenya. Location: Nakaseke District, Uganda Reports To: MD or Equivalent Employment Type: Full-Time Position Summary The Forester will be responsible for the planning, establishment, and management of a commercial eucalyptus clonal nursery, a conventional tree seedling nursery, and the development of commercial forest plantations in Nakaseke District. The role requires strong technical expertise in forestry nursery operations, vegetative propagation, plantation establishment, silvicultural management, and team leadership to ensure the production of high-quality planting materials and the successful establishment of productive forest plantations. The successful candidate will oversee all forestry operations from nursery establishment through plantation development and early stand management, while ensuring compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities 1. Design, establish, and manage commercial eucalyptus clonal nurseries and conventional forestry seedling nurseries to produce high-quality planting stock. 2. Develop, implement, and monitor forest management plans aligned with organizational objectives and sustainable forestry practices. 3. Plan, coordinate, and supervise all silvicultural activities, including site preparation, planting, weeding, pruning, pest and disease management, and stand maintenance. 4. Lead plantation establishment activities and ensure adherence to technical specifications and operational standards. 5. Prepare annual forestry operational plans, work schedules, and budgets, and monitor expenditures to ensure efficient utilization of resources. 6. Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate nursery and plantation staff, promoting a culture of safety, productivity, and continuous improvement. 7. Monitor nursery and plantation performance through data collection, reporting, and operational assessments. 8. Ensure compliance with Uganda’s forestry regulations, environmental standards, and occupational health and safety requirements. 9. Promote sustainable forest management practices and environmental stewardship across all operations. 10. Collaborate with management and…

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will oversee all forestry operations from nursery establishment through plantation development and early stand management, while ensuring compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Min Qualification: Bachelors Experience Level: Mid level Experience Length: 5 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time – 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Outside Kenya, Kenya.
• Location: Nakaseke District, Uganda Reports To: MD or Equivalent Employment Type: Full-Time Position Summary The Forester will be responsible for the planning, establishment, and management of a commercial eucalyptus clonal nursery, a conventional tree…
• The role requires strong technical expertise in forestry nursery operations, vegetative propagation, plantation establishment, silvicultural management, and team leadership to ensure the production of high-quality planting materials and the successful…
• The successful candidate will oversee all forestry operations from nursery establishment through plantation development and early stand management, while ensuring compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements / Eligibility

• Min Qualification: Bachelors Experience Level: Mid level Experience Length: 5 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time – 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Outside Kenya, Kenya.
• Location: Nakaseke District, Uganda Reports To: MD or Equivalent Employment Type: Full-Time Position Summary The Forester will be responsible for the planning, establishment, and management of a commercial eucalyptus clonal nursery, a conventional tree…
• The role requires strong technical expertise in forestry nursery operations, vegetative propagation, plantation establishment, silvicultural management, and team leadership to ensure the production of high-quality planting materials and the successful…
• The successful candidate will oversee all forestry operations from nursery establishment through plantation development and early stand management, while ensuring compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Design, establish, and manage commercial eucalyptus clonal nurseries and conventional forestry seedling nurseries to produce high-quality planting stock.

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