Job Title: Forestry Field Coordinator (3)
Department: Forestry
Supervisor: Head of Field Operations
Job Type: Full Time
Duration: 12 months with the possibility for renewal
Country/Location: Upcountry
Start Date: Immediate
About Fairventures Worldwide: Fairventures Worldwide (FVW) is a German-based organization engaged in landscape restoration activities. Our Uganda program aims to find and implement solutions for large-scale restoration of deforested areas. FVW works with small-scale farmers in Uganda to implement its reforestation programs. The FVW approach to reforestation is through the use of fast-growing indigenous tree species in agroforestry systems. FVW implements its programmes through partnerships with local farmer groups and community entities for maximum impact and sustainability of projects.
The organization is currently seeking to recruit a Forestry Field Coordinator.
Programs Summary: FVW Programs are primarily field-based, with activities ranging from farmer and field staff training to nursery establishment, field staff supervision, seedling distribution and planting, monitoring and mapping farmer fields, as well as stakeholder coordination. FVW implements projects in the Western, Central and Eastern Uganda districts.
Job Summary:
The Forestry Field Coordinator shall implement field activities related to the coordination, training, and monitoring of project agroforestry fields. The coordinator will support the analysis of farming systems and implement the capacity building of farmers in key areas such as tree growing and management in both agroforestry and woodlot systems, seedling management in nurseries among others. This position will report to the Head of Field Operations. Your technical, training, and collaborative skills will ensure that FVW delivers high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving the impact of our programs.
Education and Experience:
● A Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry, Agroforestry, Agriculture, or a related field is required
● A Minimum of 2 years of work experience in technical positions in the field of Forestry or Agriculture, preferably for a donor funded, time-bound project
● Proven understanding of agroforestry approaches and good agroforestry practices
● Additional experience may substitute for some education
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How to apply
● ONLY a cover letter and CV should be sent to to info.uganda@fairventures.org, addressed to the Human Resource Assistant, Fairventures Worldwide, by 14th October 2022 not later than 5:00pm EAT
● Indicate “Application for Forestry Field Coordinator” only in the email subject line
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