Forest Planner

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Prepare draft Forest Management Plans for forest estates. This will be based on these assessments:
  • review of relevant documents, forest management plans (existing if required), spatial data, and land use data,
  • assessment of existing and emerging threats to PAs
  • conduct stakeholders consultations
  • assess, collate, and analyze information related to any other aspect of baseline,
  • develop the plan strategy and detailed plan for supporting the implementation of an integrated approach to SFM 
• Prepares and delivers presentations relating to the development of the Forest Management Plans. 
• Prepare annual implementation plan for active Forest Management Plans. 
• In collaboration with Rural Sociologists, monitors stakeholder engagement in the planning and implementation process of FMPs. 
• Represents the Agency at local, regional, and international meetings, conferences, seminars, workshops, Ministries and committees, and other functions as required. 
• Collaborates with Government agencies (PIOJ, NRCA, JNHT, IOJ, WRA Tourism and Culture, TPDCo) and Private and community-based organizations such as Tree Growers Association JCDT, LFMCs, etc. as required and/or necessary. 
• Researches, identifies, and utilizes new technology to improve management plans. 
• In collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, develop, and identify appropriate Results Framework indicators and targets related to SFM; collect baseline data for the relevant indicators; choose the means of measurement; and define targets, key risks, and assumptions linked to these indicators.
• Reviews and updates the FMP dashboard annually 
• Provides RBM-related support in the preparation of core program planning. 
• Ensures that the Forest Management Plans have adequate technical and supportive data & information. 
• Plans, accesses, and project costs according to predetermined financial and environmental specifications. 
• Identifies gaps and assesses opportunities for improving the SFM and forest in FMU/FMA 
• Assists in the development of sustainable development plans and proposes changes and improvement initiatives. 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to build and sustain partnerships with relevant stakeholders 
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong interpersonal and team working skills. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
• Excellent presentation skills. 
• Ability to interpret spreadsheets and statistical data. 
• Experience in evaluation, monitoring, and results-based management. 

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A First Degree in Environmental Planning, Forest or Natural Resource Management / Agriculture or a related area 
• Knowledge of project, planning, and research techniques, results-based management/M&E At least two (2) years’ experience 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• Expected to travel island-wide 
• Expected to work on weekends, public holidays, and nights 
• Expected to work outdoors under climatic and physically challenging conditions 

AUTHORITY

• To recommend changes to the methodology used in collecting and disseminating data
• To recommend research projects to be undertaken 
• To recommend tools and equipment procurement for assessment purposes

We thank all persons who express an interest; however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.