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• Plan,
  lead and control all plantation activities with the help of a team of
  plantation staff, contractors, forest adjacent communities and other
  technical experts.
• Initiate
  and pursue the development of strategies and identification of
  opportunities to strengthen commercial aspects in line with the
  Authority’s vision.
• Render
  support in the implementation of the National Tree Planting Strategy
  through awareness creation, integration into NFA operations and expanding
  partnerships.
• Draw
  Action Plans and supervise the raising of sufficient tree seedlings for
  NFA plantation establishment, community tree planting programs and sale to
  other interested tree growers.
• Determine
  quantities and provide advice on sourcing of tree growing materials and
  maintenance of tree seed stands
• Manage
  Forest Plantation development/Afforestation/tree growing and related
  projects.
• Actively
  promote and popularize energy reduction and efficient wood fuel production
  technologies.
• In
  charge of the expansion of multiple use tree varieties in view of climate
  change, reduction of emissions, deforestation and degradation in addition
  to promotion of non-wood forestry products.
• Develop
  strategies for networking with government, private sector and other
  stakeholders in the establishment and management of forest resources.
• Actively
  monitor relationships with communities and other internal and external
  stakeholders to ensure the Authority image is upheld, risks are mitigated
  and relationships enhanced.

• The
  ideal candidate for the aforementioned NFA career placement should an
  Honours degree in Forestry, Environment or Natural Resources. Possession
  of a postgraduate training in management or any other relevant field is
  required.
• A
  minimum of ten or more years’ work experience in plantation forestry of
  which at least five years should be at a managerial or senior supervisory
  level.
• Proven
  ability to manage the comprehensive supply chain for silviculture,
  harvesting operations and logistics
• Excellent
  ability to plan and execute operations according to budget, and timelines.
• Proven
  knowledge of forest plantation investment in a complex, dynamic and
  successful concern
• Excellent
  communication skills both oral and written
• High
  level of integrity, resilience and reliability.
• Managerial
  skills, result oriented with proven experience in networking, resource
  mobilization and fund raising.
• Excellent
  interpersonal, self-confidence, team building and organizational skills.

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