Coordinator Partnerships And Private Investments

Qualifications, work experience and interpersonal attributes/competencies

• Bachelor's Degree (Honours) in forestry from a reputable institution.
  

• Masters in Forestry or any other related field.
  

• A minimum of five (5) years related experience, with three (3) years at supervisory level in a similar orrelated position.
  

• Knowledge of nursery management, forest fire management and silvicultural operations.
  

• Minimum of thirty five (35) years of age.
  

• Leadership, management, interpersonal, team building and organizational skills.
  

• Supervise private tree farmers, community involvement, eco-tourism developments and other licensedinvestments in Central Forest Reserves (CFRs).
  
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance partnerships and private investments in CFRs.
  
• Oversee the formulation of partnership agreements and MOUs between NFA, forest adjacentcommunities, public and private institutions.
  
• Provide technical guidance and backstopping to private tree farmers, eco-tourism operators andrecommend innovations for sustainable utilization of products.
  
• Maintain a database for private tree farmers, eco-tourism operators, other licensed investments andensure compliance to license terms and conditions.
  
• Develop and review Business and operational plans for licensed investments and providerecommendations to Management for approval.
  
• Develop and coordinate the implementation of guidelines for Private tree farming, eco-tourism operationsand communities in CFRs in line with the legal frameworks and environmental regulations.
  
• Coordinate infrastructure developments for private farmers and eco-tourism operations.
  
• Coordinate the development and execution of business plans, operational guidelines, and investment forprivate tree farming and ecotourism activities in CFRs.
  
• Supervise, appraise and build staff capacity.
  
• Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.