TIMBER PLANTATION PROGRAM MANAGER

• Lead assessment, land preparation, and plantation design in designated timber plantation areas.
• Develop plantation establishment plans and implementation schedules.
• Oversee nursery sourcing and seedling procurement for both native and commercial species.
• Manage seasonal planting schedules to optimize survival rates and growth performance.
• Ensure plantation establishment activities meet technical and environmental standards.

• Plan and implement planting programmes aligned with carbon certification methodologies.
• Work closely with the Carbon Manager to ensure accurate collection of planting data, survival rates, biomass measurements, and other Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) requirements.
• Apply species-appropriate silvicultural practices that maximize carbon sequestration and biodiversity conservation.
• Support carbon credit generation and verification processes.

• Collaborate with the Commercial Team to select commercially viable timber species suitable for Uganda’s climate, soils, and market conditions.
• Develop and implement rotation management plans, pruning schedules, and thinning programmes.
• Monitor plantation health, growth rates, and productivity indicators.
• Provide technical guidance for harvest planning and timber production forecasting.
• Support development of forward contracts and harvest volume projections.

• Ensure all harvesting activities comply with national forestry regulations and industry best practices.
• Monitor harvesting operations to ensure sustainability and operational efficiency.
• Maintain quality standards throughout the timber production cycle.
• Support operational planning for long-term plantation management.

• Manage plantation technicians, nursery workers, field supervisors, and contractors.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to field teams.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for planting, maintenance, monitoring, and harvesting activities.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Conduct regular field assessments to evaluate plantation performance, survival rates, and ecological outcomes.
• Monitor plantation growth and identify operational challenges requiring corrective action.
• Track project milestones and performance indicators.
• Ensure accurate data collection and reporting systems are maintained.

• Coordinate with Community Liaison teams to facilitate local community participation in plantation activities.
• Promote sustainable land use and community-inclusive forestry practices.
• Advise on soil conservation, water resource management, climate adaptation measures, pest management, and disease control strategies.
• Support environmental stewardship and biodiversity conservation initiatives.

• Prepare periodic technical and operational reports for management, investors, donors, and government stakeholders.
• Present project progress, plantation performance, and environmental outcomes.
• Support stakeholder engagement and compliance reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and records.

• PhD or Master’s Degree in Forestry, Silviculture, Wood Science, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.

• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in plantation forestry or timber management.
• At least three (3) years in a technical leadership or management role.
• Demonstrated experience managing both native species restoration programmes and commercial timber plantations.
• Practical knowledge of silvicultural systems relevant to East African forestry conditions.
• Familiarity with carbon project methodologies and forest carbon MRV systems.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary field teams and contractor relationships.

• Deep knowledge of plantation silviculture, species selection, forest ecology, and timber production systems.
• Strong understanding of carbon forestry, forest restoration, and climate-smart forestry practices.
• Knowledge of timber markets, product quality standards, and harvest value optimization.
• Expertise in sustainable forest management and environmental conservation.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Ability to translate technical forestry concepts into practical field guidelines.
• Strong project planning and implementation capabilities.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Commitment to sustainability, responsible land use, and community inclusion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of Luganda or other Ugandan languages is an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Opportunity to create socioeconomic impact through high-value forestry and environmental projects.
• Work alongside a global team of industry experts.
• Access competitive compensation and benefits.
• Contribute to sustainable forestry, carbon credit generation, and environmental conservation initiatives.
• Be part of innovative projects that support climate resilience and economic development.