Silviculture Manager

The Kilombero Valley Teak Company Ltd. (KVTC) is a forestry company located in the Kilombero and Ulanga 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 Currently has three (3) vacancies for Foresters of different levels and skills:
1. Silviculture Manager

KVTC's estates are divided into 5 working units and each working unit has a plantation manager assigned to manage the day to day operations in the unit .The Silviculture Manager supervises the plantation managers and his/her responsibilities include:
1. Nursery production of stumps and cuttings
2. Land Preparation as well as planting operations
3. Silviculture operations (weeding and pruning)
4. Manage road drainage systems and culvert clearing
5. Are management
6. Ensure compliance with FSC and other Health, Safety and Environmental standards
The Silviculture Manager will have a minimum of a BSc In Forestry and no less than 5 years working experience. In addition computer skills, driving license as well as driving
experience and good command of English language are a must.
The Silviculture Manager is required to work Independently and the vast majority of his/her time is spent in the plantations. Note that this is not a desk or office function.

Additional Requirements

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
The applicant must have a passion for forestry and the environment
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