Forest Restoration Team Leader

The Forest Restoration Team Leader is responsible for leading and supervising field teams engaged in assisted natural forest regeneration (ANFR), site maintenance, and monitoring. This role ensures that ANFR activities are implemented efficiently, safely, and in accordance with approved restoration plans and technical standards. The Team Leader acts as the key link between field workers and the Forest Restoration Field Coordinator. Duties and Key responsibilities (not exhaustive): Field Activities Implementation, Leadership, Supervision, and Coordination: - Lead daily ANFR activities such as fern cutting, site maintenance, and monitoring. - Supervise casual laborers during field operations. - Ensure ANFR activities follow technical guidelines, restoration plans, and environmental best practices. - Allocate tasks to team members and ensure work targets are met on time. - Provide on-site leadership, guidance, and motivation to the restoration team. - Support team members through coaching and on-the-job training. - Promote teamwork, discipline, environmental and social safety, and professional conduct in the field. Monitoring, Data Collection & Reporting: - Collect accurate field data, including GPS coordinates, seedling count, and growth, etc. - Submit regular field reports to the Forest Restoration Field Coordinator. - Report challenges, risks, and field observations promptly. Health, Safety & Compliance: - Ensure all field activities comply with health and safety standards. - Enforce the proper use of tools and equipment, identify potential safety risks and take immediate corrective action.

Minimum Education and Qualification Required: - Certificate (A2) or Diploma (A1) in Forestry, Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management, Agriculture, or a related field. - Medical Report. - Criminal Record. - Minimum of 6 months of hands-on experience in forest restoration or natural resource management. - Proven experience supervising or leading field teams is an added advantage. - Having worked in ANFR in Nyungwe National Park is an added advantage. - Problem-solving and decision-making ability. - Practical knowledge of Assisted natural forest restoration techniques. Working Conditions: - Primarily field-based in remote restoration sites. - Requires physical work under varying weather conditions. - May involve staying many days (±20 days) working in a remote area at a forest restoration site.