The Assistant Research and Planning Manager has following responsibilities:
• Assist the Research and planning manager in his daily duties.
• Supervise the mark for Thinning and Enumeration Teams.
• Measurement and record keeping for trial plots
• Management of the trial register
• Capturing data in Micro forest Plantation software

The Asst.RPM will have a minimum of a BSc in Forestry with preferably some woek experience in the field of commercial forestry. In addition computer skills, (motorcycle) driving license as well as driving experience and good command of English language are must.

Although this position will require time to be spent in the office there is the expectation that the Asst.RPM will spent at least 50% or more of his time out in the plantations to supervise his/her teams and to ensure trials are maintained.

Additional Requirements
• Experience working in and with rural communities will be an advantage
• Experience working with teak will be an advantage
• Experience with forest certification systems such as FSC
• The applicant must have a passion for forestry and the environment.

This position entails extensive field work in remote areas with abundant wildlife. Only applicants willing to work under the demanding conditions normal to this type of environment should apply.

If you meet the requirements of the position above, please submit your application letter, CV and couples of references and certificates to:

The General Manager
Kilombero Valley Teak Company
P.O.BOX 12452
DAR ES SALAAM

OR

Email: kvtc@kvtc-tz.com

Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews

Deadline for submission is 15th of February, 2016