The Kilombero Valley Teak Company ltd, (KVTC) is a forestry company located in the Kilombero andUlanga Districts of the Morogoro Region. The Company manages teak plantations and natural woodlands and processes timber in a factory located In the Ulanga District. .
KVTC has an active out grower program for the local communities and the program is growing aggressively. The Out grower Support Program has reached a size where it requires a dedicated manager to monitor progress and standards of the out grower plantations.
In addition to the management of the teak out growers there will be close cooperation with agricultural NGO's in the area in order to link extension services to KVTC's out growers,
The Out grower Manager is required to work independently and the vast majority' of his/her lime is spent in the field. Note that this is not a desk or office function.
Requirements
Applicants must have a tertiary qualification in the field of forestry or agriculture and between 3-8 years working experience.
Experience working in and with rural communities will be an advantage
Experience working with teak will be an advantage
Experience with forest certification systems such as FSC or TL TV will be an advantage. The applicant must have a passion for forestry and the environment
The applicant must have a driving license and be proficient in driving a motorcycle
The applicant must be fluent in English, reading and writing.
For the Research Forester an understanding of statistics and the proven ability to design trials, compile and analyse data and present in report format for management is a necessity.
This position entails extensive field work in remote areas with abundant wildlife. Only applicants willing to work under the demanding conditions normal to this type of environment should apply.
From Daily news April 8, 2013
The Kilombero Valley Teak Company ltd, (KVTC) is a forestry company located in the Kilombero andUlanga Districts of the Morogoro Region. The Company manages teak plantations and natural woodlands and processes timber in a factory located In the Ulanga District. .
KVTC has an active out grower program for the local communities and the program is growing aggressively. The Out grower Support Program has reached a size where it requires a dedicated manager to monitor progress and standards of the out grower plantations.
In addition to the management of the teak out growers there will be close cooperation with agricultural NGO's in the area in order to link extension services to KVTC's out growers,
The Out grower Manager is required to work independently and the vast majority' of his/her lime is spent in the field. Note that this is not a desk or office function.
Requirements
Applicants must have a tertiary qualification in the field of forestry or agriculture and between 3-8 years working experience.
Experience working in and with rural communities will be an advantage
Experience working with teak will be an advantage
Experience with forest certification systems such as FSC or TL TV will be an advantage. The applicant must have a passion for forestry and the environment
The applicant must have a driving license and be proficient in driving a motorcycle
The applicant must be fluent in English, reading and writing.
For the Research Forester an understanding of statistics and the proven ability to design trials, compile and analyse data and present in report format for management is a necessity.
This position entails extensive field work in remote areas with abundant wildlife. Only applicants willing to work under the demanding conditions normal to this type of environment should apply.
Application Instructions:
If you meet the requirements of the position above, please submit your application letter, CV and copies of references and certificates to:
The General Manager
Kilombero Valley Teak Company
P,O. Box 12452
Dar es Salaam
Only short listed applicants will be invited for interviews. 4 Deadline for submission is 15th of April 2013
Kilombero Valley Teak Company Out grower Manager
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