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Agriculture, Fishing & Forestry / Development Programme / Project Management

Enviromental Restoration Officer Full Time

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Floresta is a Christian organization and a member of the Global Plant With Purpose Alliance. Floresta will begin its work by targeting a few key watersheds in the Viphya Plateau region of northern Malawi because of its steep terrain, deforestation, and level of poverty. The heart of our mission is restoring relationships-between people and the planet, between people and one another, and between people and the Creator. Broken relationships are at the root of oppression, inequality, and poverty. At Plant With Purpose, we believe in the inherent value, equality, and agency of all people. We work with people as partners, not projects. Floresta is on a God-inspired journey as a member of the Plant With Purpose Alliance and is currently looking for individuals who pledge to God to serve communities with respect and establish partnerships (to restore the environment and improve the economic stability of the people of Malawi as they create a brighter future, Ecclesiastes 4:9; Isaiah 40:31; Philippians 2:4. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions existing in Floresta in Malawi. To access the full job descriptions please click the following link.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION OFFICER (ERO)

Brief Job Summary

Reporting to: Program Director
Location: Field Office
Positions reporting to the job holder: None

Job Purpose

The ERO Officer reports directly to the Program Director and has the overall responsibility to train communities and monitor the application of agroecological techniques (soil conservation, agroforestry, intensive organic agriculture, conservative agriculture, and soil fertilization) and environmental protection. The core functions of the position are the Training staff and communities on the Environment Core Curriculum (ECC) and development of education-training modules, program planning, implementation, and reporting and designing of innovative environmental restoration and value chain development.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

  • A Social Science Degree, Agriculture, or Degree in Development Studies, Project Management, Rural/ Community Development, Social Forestry, or Natural Resources Management.
  • A postgraduate degree is an added advantage.
  • Must be able to work effectively independently, in a team situation, and supervisory capacity.
  • Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, excellent organization, communication, and writing skills.
  • Good teamwork and networking skills.
  • A class B driver’s license is a must.
  • Three years of proven experience in a similar position in an NGO setting/Organisation
  • Excellent computer skills, especially MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

REMUNERATION:

The successful candidates shall be offered a negotiated performance-related contract for a period of two years, with an attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with the seniority of the position.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Candidates meeting the above qualifications and experience should include the following in their application: detailed curriculum vitae with names of three traceable referees, a cover letter, and copies of certificates. The closing date is 4.30 pm on Friday, 9th June 2023:
All Letters should be addressed to

The National Director, Floresta, Plot 867/4 Area 47, Lilongwe, and sent through E-mail to florestamwhr23@gmail.com

Floresta is an equal-opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity and inclusion in its work and staff. Only short-listed applicants will be acknowledged.

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