Key Responsibilities

1. Project Implementation and Forest Management

• Supervise the establishment, maintenance and monitoring of forest plantations, focusing on carbon sequestration and ecological conservation.
• Conduct regular field assessments to ensure tree health, soil stability, and sustainable forestry practices.
• Assist in project planning, including site selection, species selection, and management plans, in alignment with carbon removal goals.

1. Carbon Monitoring and Reporting

• Collect and record data for carbon sequestration measurements, growth rates, and other forest metrics in accordance with project guidelines.
• Assist in compiling reports on forest health, and progress of the plantation establishment, providing data-driven insights to the TREEO Forester.
• Ensure accurate documentation and timely submission of field reports to support monitoring and reporting.

1. Community Engagement and Capacity Building

• Build positive relationships with local communities, providing guidance on sustainable forestry practices and the importance of carbon conservation.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops to enhance community understanding of forest conservation, carbon sequestration, and their roles in project success.
• Collaborate with community leaders and local authorities to address challenges, secure buy-in, and promote conservation best practices.

1. Operational Support and Logistics

• Maintain project equipment, supplies, and materials required for fieldwork, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Travel frequently within Nwoya district and surrounding project sites to supervise plantation activities and ensure project alignment with TREEO’s objectives.
• Report on any issues, challenges, or opportunities identified in the field, proposing solutions to optimize project impact.

1. Project Implementation and Forest Management

• Supervise the establishment, maintenance and monitoring of forest plantations, focusing on carbon sequestration and ecological conservation.
• Conduct regular field assessments to ensure tree health, soil stability, and sustainable forestry practices.
• Assist in project planning, including site selection, species selection, and management plans, in alignment with carbon removal goals.

1. Carbon Monitoring and Reporting

• Collect and record data for carbon sequestration measurements, growth rates, and other forest metrics in accordance with project guidelines.
• Assist in compiling reports on forest health, and progress of the plantation establishment, providing data-driven insights to the TREEO Forester.
• Ensure accurate documentation and timely submission of field reports to support monitoring and reporting.

1. Community Engagement and Capacity Building

• Build positive relationships with local communities, providing guidance on sustainable forestry practices and the importance of carbon conservation.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops to enhance community understanding of forest conservation, carbon sequestration, and their roles in project success.
• Collaborate with community leaders and local authorities to address challenges, secure buy-in, and promote conservation best practices.

1. Operational Support and Logistics

• Maintain project equipment, supplies, and materials required for fieldwork, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Travel frequently within Nwoya district and surrounding project sites to supervise plantation activities and ensure project alignment with TREEO’s objectives.
• Report on any issues, challenges, or opportunities identified in the field, proposing solutions to optimize project impact.

Required Background 

• Education: Minimum of a Diploma in Forestry or a related field.
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in forest plantation establishment, management, and/or conservation projects. Experience with carbon-focused projects is an advantage.
• Technical Skills: Strong data collection and reporting abilities, particularly for carbon measurement metrics; knowledge of GIS and mapping tools is a plus.
• Language: Proficiency in Acholi, Langi, and English to facilitate effective community engagement.
• Additional Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, a team-oriented approach, and a commitment to environmental conservation and carbon reduction efforts.
• Mobility: Valid motorcycle license and the ability to ride a motorcycle are essential, as the role involves frequent travel within the district.