Plantation Growth Coordinator Job Opportunity at Kijani Forestry – Uganda

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine field visits to assess plantation condition and maintenance activities.
• Monitor implementation of silvicultural practices including weeding, pruning, thinning, and fireline maintenance.
• Identify plantation performance gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor high-risk plantations affected by fire, grazing, pests, or drought stress.

• Conduct scheduled tree survival assessments following established timelines.
• Record stocking levels, mortality rates, and plantation health indicators.
• Provide technical feedback to farmers on improving plantation survival.
• Update farmer and plantation records where required.

• Train farmers on proper tree planting, maintenance, pruning, thinning, spacing, and plantation protection techniques.
• Conduct practical demonstrations on silvicultural practices.
• Reinforce farmer responsibilities under Kijani Forestry partnership agreements.
• Mobilise farmers for seasonal maintenance campaigns and technical meetings.

• Collaborate with local leaders to promote plantation protection and community participation.
• Support mobilisation of farmer groups during training and planting activities.
• Identify model plantations and demonstration farmers.
• Coordinate joint community activities with Farmer Relations teams.

• Prepare weekly reports covering plantation maintenance, survival assessments, and identified risks.
• Maintain accurate plantation records and field documentation.
• Document causes of tree mortality and corrective measures implemented.
• Support preparation of evidence required for audits and carbon verification.

• Promote fire prevention and environmental conservation practices.
• Ensure safe use of equipment, tools, and agricultural inputs.
• Report environmental, safety, or operational incidents promptly.
• Promote sustainable land management practices among farmers.

• Assist nursery and planting teams during peak planting periods.
• Monitor seedling transportation and planting quality.
• Verify plantation establishment data and update records.
• Report field establishment challenges to supervisors.

• Participate in organisational training and pilot programmes.
• Support other Plantation Growth Coordinators during high workload periods.
• Participate in community consultations and emergency response activities.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Experience working with rural farming communities.
• Knowledge of sustainable forestry practices.
• Experience in environmental conservation projects.
• Familiarity with digital field data collection tools.
• Motorcycle riding skills.
• Experience supporting carbon forestry programmes.

Key Competencies

• Strong knowledge of forestry and silviculture.
• Excellent communication and farmer training skills.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.
• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently in field environments.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Commitment to environmental sustainability.
• Professional integrity and accountability.

What Makes This Opportunity Great?

How to Apply

What Your CV Should Include

• A strong professional profile summarising your forestry, agriculture, or environmental experience.
• Educational qualifications in Forestry, Agriculture, Natural Sciences, or a related field.
• Experience in plantation management, silviculture, agricultural extension, or community-based forestry projects.
• Experience conducting field visits, plantation monitoring, and tree survival assessments.
• Knowledge of fire prevention, environmental conservation, and sustainable forestry practices.
• Farmer training and community mobilisation experience.
• Reporting, documentation, and data collection skills.
• Computer literacy and experience using digital reporting tools.
• Motorcycle riding ability (if applicable).
• Leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Professional referees.

Interview Tips

• Your understanding of plantation establishment and silvicultural practices.
• Knowledge of tree survival monitoring and plantation maintenance techniques.
• Experience working with rural communities and farmer groups.
• Ability to identify plantation challenges such as pests, diseases, fire risks, and drought stress.
• Strong communication and farmer training skills.
• Your approach to maintaining accurate field records and reports.
• Examples of solving field-related operational problems.
• Knowledge of environmental conservation and sustainable forestry.
• Ability to work independently in remote locations.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and accountability.

What Your Cover Letter Should Include

• Why you are interested in joining Kijani Forestry.
• Your educational background in Forestry, Agriculture, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Your experience in plantation management, forestry extension, or agricultural fieldwork.
• Experience training farmers and engaging rural communities.
• Your understanding of sustainable forestry and environmental conservation.
• Experience in field data collection, reporting, and plantation monitoring.
• Your willingness to work in Gulu and travel extensively.
• Personal qualities such as integrity, teamwork, adaptability, and commitment to environmental sustainability.
• A professional closing expressing your enthusiasm for contributing to Kijani Forestry's mission.

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