Forest Officer

Organizational Setting

Czech Embassy in Lusaka is an diplomatic mission of the Czech Republic to Zambia overseeing the Czech Development Agency (CzDA) as an implementing body of the development cooperation of the Czech Republic. Main aims of CzDA is reducing poverty, improving quality of life and supporting sustainable development in Zambia as one of the main priority country for  economic, political, research and development cooperation. The position will be under the project Sustainable Landscape through Integrated Management with implementation period until 2027.

Basic information

Job title: Forest officer, full-time, project based

Location:  Lusaka

Key relationships: Project coordinator, Project manager, members of the team, project partners

Role: Forest officer is responsible to provide the project technical expertise, closely communicate with external experts in area of forest management, planning and monitoring. He/she supports the project coordinator in implementation of forest related activities on national level. He/she is responsible for independent organization of meetings and to communicate with project partners etc. He/she contribute to reporting processes.

Starting date: November 2024

Length of contract: 1 year with option to extend up to the end of the project

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Technical Expertise: Provide specialized knowledge and expertise in forest management, planning, and monitoring to guide project activities. Stay updated on best practices, innovations, and regulations in forest management to ensure the project’s alignment with current standards.
• Collaboration with External Experts: Liaise and coordinate with external experts in the field of forestry, including government agencies, academic institutions, and environmental organizations. Facilitate knowledge exchange and integration of external insights into the project’s strategies and activities.
• Project implementation: Assist the Project Coordinator in the implementation of forest-related activities at the national level. Provide recommendations on strategies for achieving the project’s objectives related to forest planning, monitoring and management.
• Communication with Project Partners: Serve as the primary point of contact for communication with project partners at the national and local levels. Maintain clear, transparent, and continuous communication with stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration
• Reporting: Prepare and contribute to technical and narrative reports, ensuring accurate and timely submission. Gather data, analyze results, and compile information for inclusion in reports required by donors, government agencies, or project partners.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor´s degree in Forestry (a must), ecology, Climate change or similar field.
• Advanced certificate/diploma in NRM, Climate change, Ecology or similar field welcomed.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a position responsible for implementing project in area of Forestry management, planning and monitoring.
• Excellent knowledge of English and possession of excellent computer skills.
• Experience in international environment is an strong advantage.

Core competencies

• In-depth understanding of forest management, sustainable resource utilization,  environmental regulations, forestry laws, and land use planning, climate change mitigation strategies.
• Ability to implement project activities with partners
• Professional conduct of all duties
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in team, teamwork approach
• Communication, collaboration and knowledge sharing approach.
• Highly organized and able to multitask.
• Effective time management, scheduling skills, and detail oriented.

Send your CV and motivation letter stating why do you want work with us and why are you a suitable candidate for the position before 30^th September 2024 to an emails: danicek@czechaid.cz, smrckova@czechaid.cz.

Application after stated deadline will not be considered.