EcoPlanet Bamboo Agricultural Jobs in Ashanti Region
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EcoPlanet Bamboo West Africa operates as part of EcoPlanet Bamboo Group, focusing on reforestation, land restoration, and the sustainable production of bamboo fiber. EcoPlanet Bamboo's operations in Ghana focuses on the restoration of degraded landscapes through sustainable bamboo cultivation. The company operates in alignment with its broader mission to produce deforestation-free wood and fiber products while contributing to fighting climate change, environmental restoration and socio-economic development.
EcoPlanet Bamboo's operations in Ghana actively create job opportunities for local communities, contributing to economic empowerment and significantly improving local livelihoods. The company’s community impact projects focus on creating lasting positive impact in the communities around our operations
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Job Description
- CONTRACT TYPE: Full Time – Permanent
- LOCATION: Abrewapong – 1 hour away from Asante Akyem Agogo Ashanti Region-Ghana.
- REPORTS TO: General Manager (Ecoplanet Bamboo Western -Africa)
EcoPlanet Bamboo operates in the Juaso forest reserves located outside Asante Akyem Agogo, in the Ashanti region of Ghana. We are currently offering a great opportunity for a Silviculture Manager, who will be managing a section of our reforestation project.
Plantation Operations:
- Assist with plantation planning such as plantation layout, road designs, labour housing location.
- Ensure quality control of all operations according to Ecoplanet Bamboo best operating practice as amended and updated from time to time.
- Responsible for securing strategies to meet labour requirements including designing and executing key infrastructure projects such as temporary labor camps, security facilities and management housing.
- Overseeing infrastructure projects such as road development and providing logistical and procurement support for such projects.
- Manage full-time maintenance staff teams, including training, operational planning and reporting on operational progress.
- Assist with the development and management of adequate security facilities and response teams to adequate local concerns, including fire management.
- Adherence to forest management plans and input into their development, including adaptive management and annual updates based off contextual field experience and lessons learnt.
- Composition of annual operational plans and budgets, ensuring that these are implemented.
- Adherence to EcoPlanet Bamboo’s culture of strong environmental and social impact, and management of all operations in line with company Standard Operating Procedures and Environmental Health and Safety Procedure as well as FSC principals.
Administration
- Manage Local logistics and procurement as required by the project.
- Adhere to plantation management plans, SOP’s, training programs and other operational documentation as required.
- Management and reporting of field data.
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Community & the Environment
- Work with the EHS & Community Liaison Officer to manage interactions with key communities. This includes working within company mechanisms for conflict resolution and attending meetings arranged by the community Development Liaison between the community and the company.
- Ensure the protection of indigenous flora and fauna and maintain a strong environmentally friendly presence by abiding by and enforcing the Company’s Conservation Areas.
Required Skills or Experience
Qualifications
- 1st Degree in Forestry or any related field. A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in the forestry industry growing through the ranks to a Senior Forester position.
- Proven working knowledge of Forestry Commission Act, Occupation Health and Safety Laws & best practices and Sustainability.
- Extensive experience in planning, organizing, execution and project management.
- People management, leadership and ability to train and mentor.
- Good Defensive Driving Skills: ability to drive within the forest district.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken) and Twi (Spoken).
Location: Abrewapong, Ashanti Region - Ghana
1. Patiently scroll down and read the job description below.
2. Scroll down and find how to apply or mode of application for this job after the job description.
3. Carefully follow the instructions on how to apply.
4. Always apply for a job by attaching CV with a Cover Letter / Application Letter.
EcoPlanet Bamboo West Africa operates as part of EcoPlanet Bamboo Group, focusing on reforestation, land restoration, and the sustainable production of bamboo fiber. EcoPlanet Bamboo's operations in Ghana focuses on the restoration of degraded landscapes through sustainable bamboo cultivation. The company operates in alignment with its broader mission to produce deforestation-free wood and fiber products while contributing to fighting climate change, environmental restoration and socio-economic development.
EcoPlanet Bamboo's operations in Ghana actively create job opportunities for local communities, contributing to economic empowerment and significantly improving local livelihoods. The company’s community impact projects focus on creating lasting positive impact in the communities around our operations
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Job Description
- CONTRACT TYPE: Full Time – Permanent
- LOCATION: Abrewapong – 1 hour away from Asante Akyem Agogo Ashanti Region-Ghana.
- REPORTS TO: General Manager (Ecoplanet Bamboo Western -Africa)
EcoPlanet Bamboo operates in the Juaso forest reserves located outside Asante Akyem Agogo, in the Ashanti region of Ghana. We are currently offering a great opportunity for a Silviculture Manager, who will be managing a section of our reforestation project.
Plantation Operations:
- Assist with plantation planning such as plantation layout, road designs, labour housing location.
- Ensure quality control of all operations according to Ecoplanet Bamboo best operating practice as amended and updated from time to time.
- Responsible for securing strategies to meet labour requirements including designing and executing key infrastructure projects such as temporary labor camps, security facilities and management housing.
- Overseeing infrastructure projects such as road development and providing logistical and procurement support for such projects.
- Manage full-time maintenance staff teams, including training, operational planning and reporting on operational progress.
- Assist with the development and management of adequate security facilities and response teams to adequate local concerns, including fire management.
- Adherence to forest management plans and input into their development, including adaptive management and annual updates based off contextual field experience and lessons learnt.
- Composition of annual operational plans and budgets, ensuring that these are implemented.
- Adherence to EcoPlanet Bamboo’s culture of strong environmental and social impact, and management of all operations in line with company Standard Operating Procedures and Environmental Health and Safety Procedure as well as FSC principals.
Administration
- Manage Local logistics and procurement as required by the project.
- Adhere to plantation management plans, SOP’s, training programs and other operational documentation as required.
- Management and reporting of field data.
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Community & the Environment
- Work with the EHS & Community Liaison Officer to manage interactions with key communities. This includes working within company mechanisms for conflict resolution and attending meetings arranged by the community Development Liaison between the community and the company.
- Ensure the protection of indigenous flora and fauna and maintain a strong environmentally friendly presence by abiding by and enforcing the Company’s Conservation Areas.
Required Skills or Experience
Qualifications
- 1st Degree in Forestry or any related field. A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in the forestry industry growing through the ranks to a Senior Forester position.
- Proven working knowledge of Forestry Commission Act, Occupation Health and Safety Laws & best practices and Sustainability.
- Extensive experience in planning, organizing, execution and project management.
- People management, leadership and ability to train and mentor.
- Good Defensive Driving Skills: ability to drive within the forest district.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken) and Twi (Spoken).
Location: Abrewapong, Ashanti Region - Ghana
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