Forest Agronomist
Mulindi Factory Company Limited

Forest Agronomist

Overall Responsibilities:

Plan, coordinate and monitor the company forestry activities and ensure an adequate supply of firewood to the factory is maintained.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure timely and high standard propagation of eucalyptus plantlets aimed at achieving high standard planting to maximize forestry output.

Ensure all forestry silvicultural practices are carried out on time.
To conduct annual forestry inventory and update all required data in the approved formats and records.
Preparing and submitting routine reports on the forestry activities to the Farm Managers.
Requisitioning and promptly accounting for resources and equipment released to the forestry Department.
Participating in the planning and budgeting for forest management programs both Factory and Government co-managed forests.
Supervising and appraising the performance of the capitas of the Forestry department.
Ensure illegal activities in the conserved forest areas are controlled and culprits apprehended.
Ensure all forestry harvesting standards are complied with. This will include preparing and monitoring firewood projections.
Preparation and submission of field reports as may be required.
Report on forestry exploitation and conservation activities produced.

Providing forest extension services to farmers and plantation developers.
Recruit, develop and retain an adequate number of forestry workers.
Liaise with local government authorities to ensure their buy in and support where needed.
Keep abreast of all certification standards required by the factory and ensure all field activities comply and adhere to these standards e.g., Rainforest Alliance, FSSC 22000
Sensitizing communities about the benefits of sustainable exploitation of forest resources.
Identifying degraded natural forests and supervising enrichment planting as may be suggested by the company
Enforcing the observance of National Forestry and Tree planting local legislation.
Supervising and appraising the performance of staff of the Forestry capitas.
Enforcing compliance with laws and regulations on sustainable exploitation of forestry resources in the company.
Ensure all company contractors operate within laid down company procedures and that all legal, health and safety policies are adhered to.

Key qualifications, requirements and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree Qualifications An Honors Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry or any other relevant field from a recognized Institution.
Working experience At least 3 years’ experience with exposure to forestry management issues and practices gained in Public Service or reputable Private Organization.
Ability to workin a rural setting, under pressure and with minimum supervision
Excellent negotiation and influencing skills: Good written and oral proficiency in English and Kinyarwanda (speaking, reading and writing).
Decision making, problem solving, negotiation and influencing skills.
People management skills