Kilombero Valley Teak Company Research Forester

Area: Morogoro
Application Deadline: Apr 15, 2013

Position Description:

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 maintains an extensive research program and is looking for a young and bright forester that can undertake practical experiments and monitoring of research plots. Maintenance of company information and data analysis.

Trials will cover fertilizer trials, soil testing, plus tree selection,growth monitoring, experimental thinning and pruning regimes and many other trials

The Research Forester will spend a large amount of his/her time in the field and is responsible for data collection and monitoring of trial plots. This is not a desk or office function although some degree of office work will be required.

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