Senior Forester

  • Full Time
  • Malawi

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.