TIMBER PLANTATION PROGRAM MANAGER

Position Summary

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead assessment, land preparation, and plantation design activities within designated forestry zones.
• Develop plantation establishment plans and implementation schedules.
• Coordinate site preparation and planting activities for both native and commercial timber species.
• Ensure all plantation activities align with approved project objectives and budgets.
• Optimize plantation establishment processes to maximize survival rates and growth performance.

• Oversee nursery sourcing and procurement of high-quality seedlings.
• Ensure availability of suitable native and commercial tree species.
• Monitor seedling quality standards and supplier performance.
• Coordinate timely delivery of planting materials to field sites.
• Support development of sustainable nursery management systems.

• Implement plantation programs aligned with approved carbon certification methodologies.
• Collaborate closely with the Carbon Manager to support carbon credit generation and verification.
• Ensure accurate collection and reporting of plantation data for Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) systems.
• Monitor biomass growth, survival rates, and carbon sequestration performance.
• Apply silvicultural practices that maximize biodiversity conservation and climate resilience.
• Support ecosystem restoration and sustainable land-use initiatives.

• Collaborate with the Commercial Team to identify and select commercially viable timber species.
• Support cultivation of species suitable for Uganda’s climatic and market conditions, including:
  • Teak
  • Mahogany
  • Pine
  • Eucalyptus
  • Mvule
• Develop and implement rotation management strategies.
• Coordinate thinning, pruning, and stand improvement programs.
• Monitor plantation growth performance and timber quality.
• Support commercial forestry planning and sustainable harvesting operations.

• Provide technical input into harvest planning and timber production schedules.
• Develop harvest volume projections and forecasting models.
• Support planning of timber supply contracts and commercial commitments.
• Ensure harvesting activities comply with national forestry regulations and sustainability standards.
• Promote responsible forestry practices throughout plantation operations.

• Manage plantation technicians, field supervisors, nursery workers, and operational staff.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to field teams.
• Coordinate workforce planning and performance management activities.
• Promote adherence to safety procedures and operational standards.
• Build technical capacity across plantation management teams.

• Conduct regular field assessments and plantation performance reviews.
• Monitor survival rates, growth performance, ecological outcomes, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain plantation monitoring systems.
• Identify operational risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives based on field performance data.

• Advise on soil conservation and sustainable land management practices.
• Develop water management strategies for plantation operations.
• Monitor and manage pest and disease outbreaks.
• Implement climate adaptation and resilience measures.
• Promote environmentally responsible forestry management practices.

• Collaborate with Community Liaison teams to engage local communities.
• Support community participation in planting, maintenance, and conservation activities.
• Foster positive relationships with government agencies, investors, donors, and local stakeholders.
• Promote sustainable livelihoods through community forestry initiatives.

• Prepare technical progress reports for management, investors, donors, and government stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate plantation records and operational documentation.
• Provide periodic updates on plantation performance, carbon outcomes, and commercial targets.
• Support compliance reporting and project audits.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's Degree or PhD in:
  • Forestry
  • Silviculture
  • Wood Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Natural Resource Management
  • Related Field

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in plantation forestry or timber management.
• At least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Demonstrated experience managing native species restoration projects and commercial timber plantations.
• Experience with carbon forestry projects and MRV systems.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and contractor relationships.
• Strong understanding of East African forestry systems and silvicultural practices.

Core Competencies

• Plantation Forestry
• Silviculture
• Forest Management
• Timber Production
• Commercial Forestry
• Sustainable Forestry

• Carbon Credits
• Carbon Sequestration
• MRV Systems
• Ecosystem Restoration
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Climate Change Adaptation

• Project Planning
• Budget Management
• Resource Allocation
• Operational Leadership
• Risk Management
• Field Operations Management

• Team Leadership
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Technical Reporting
• Data Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Strategic Planning

Why Join Aldelia Uganda?

• Create socioeconomic impact through large-scale forestry and sustainability projects.
• Work alongside global experts in forestry, carbon markets, and environmental management.
• Access competitive compensation and employee benefits.
• Contribute to climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development initiatives.