About the Company:
The National Forestry Authority (NFA) is a Government agency established under the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act, 2003 as a corporate body responsible for sustainable development and management of Central Forest Reserves (CFRs) and provision of technical support to stakeholders in the forestry sub-sector. NFA’s vision is “A sufficiently forested, ecologically stable and economically prosperous Uganda”, while its Mission is “To manage Central Forest Reserves on a sustainable basis and to supply high quality forestry- related products and services to Government, local communities and the private sector.”
POSITION: SECTOR MANAGER (1 POSITION)
Reports to: Range Manager
Duty Station: Field based and ready to work in hard to reach areas
Salary Scale: NFA 5
Terms of Employment: Three (3) year contract (Renewable)
Job Summary: Implement Forest management plans, guidelines and procedures and ensure protection and sustainable management of Central Forest Reserves.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Protect and sustainably manage Central Forest Reserves.
- Prepare and implement annual operating plans.
- Ensure generation of projected revenue and financial sustainability initiatives.
- Manage, monitor performance and report all licensed activities within the sector CFRs and maintain an updated register.
- Plan and execute forest restoration and other affirmative silviculture operations.
- Organize and participate in stakeholder engagements with district local governments, Sub county and local communities.
- Initiate, implement, promote and monitor collaborative forest management processes and other stakeholder partnerships.
- Ensure regular maintenance of NFA assets, forest boundaries and other infrastructure.
- Develop and implement fire plans with in the sector.
- Supervise, appraise, coach, mentor and build staff capacity.
- Prepare situational, monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports.
- Undertake field support and supervision of seed collection, establishment, and protection of seed sources.
- Participate in periodic assessment of forests.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree (Honors’) in forestry from a reputable institution.
- Minimum of three (3) years working experience in forestry management.
- Training in management will be an added advantage
- Minimum of twenty eight (28) years of age.
- Good leadership, management, interpersonal, team building and organizational skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage the supply chain for silviculture, harvesting operations and logistics.
- Knowledge of human resource, financial management and administration.
- High level of integrity, resilience and reliability.
- Entrepreneurial ability and result-oriented work habit.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates who meet the above requirements, should submit their applications, certified copies of academic certificates, transcripts and curriculum vitae giving full details of applicants’ education, qualifications, experience (with evidence), present salary, three referees with their full postal address, e-mail and telephone contacts as well as the candidate’s full address and e-mail to the address below or send soft copies to [email protected].
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Executive Director
National Forestry Authority
Plot10/20 Spring Road, Bugolobi
P.O. Box 70863, Kampala-Uganda
Tel: 0312 – 264035/6; 0414-360400
Deadline: 23rd August 2024
NB: NFA is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply.
