Senior Forester

  • Full Time
  • Malawi
  • Applications have closed

Ripple Africa

Job Vacancies

Ripple Africa invites applications from candidates who meet the qualifications and experience stated below and have relevant experience to fill the following vacant position:

POSITION: SENIOR FORESTER

DUTIES:
A summary of the main duties is listed below but further tasks will be included as required by the organisation and management team

  • Assisting with, and implementation of, Forest Management Plans and project Annual Plan of Operations
  • Assisting with project budgeting activity
  • Leading on Forest Management, Conservation and Sustainability activities, following carbon standard and FSC requirements
  • Complying with National Forestry Laws, International Environmental Agreements and Pine Tree Project obligations
  • Undertaking in-house forestry audits and risk assessments as required, always working in accordance with Ripple Africa Malawi Employee Handbook
  • Supervision of Ripple Africa Junior Forester and mentoring project staff
  • Research and Technical Support (remote and in-person), keeping up to date on all relevant regulations and best practise methodology

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE (minimum five years):

  • Diploma in Forestry
  • Practical experience in forest management and conservation
  • Community engagement and training in forest management best practise
  • Planning and development of forest management plans
  • Forest Management policy and regulation input
  • I.T. literacy in Microsoft Office tools and data collection and management

SALARY: Competitive, based on experience

APPLICATION TO INCLUDE:

  • Cover letter
  • Detailed CV and certified copies of necessary and relevant qualifications
  • At least two reliable referees (one being your most current employer)

Submit your application to: ngwiraforce@rippleafrica.org

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15th June 2025

ABOUT RIPPLE AFRICA:

Ripple Africa is an international NGO established in the UK in 2003 and introduced to Malawi the same year, empowering local communities to achieve a sustainable future. We are working in the areas of Education, Health, Agriculture and Environment, running numerous projects across six districts.