New
Forests Company is offering an exciting and unique opportunity aimed at
attracting abold and committed forestry professional in Rwanda, East
Africa. The ideal personality traits would be an accountable individual
who is an overt results driver in combination with high levels of energy.
Forests Company is offering an exciting and unique opportunity aimed at
attracting abold and committed forestry professional in Rwanda, East
Africa. The ideal personality traits would be an accountable individual
who is an overt results driver in combination with high levels of energy.
New
Forests is rapidly emerging as the premier pan-African vertically integrated,
socially responsible, sustainable timb
Forests is rapidly emerging as the premier pan-African vertically integrated,
socially responsible, sustainable timb
er company providing high returns for its
shareholders, employees, customers and community.
New
Forests is a leader in the fields of forestry, profitability, employment,
conservation and community development. See more at www.newforests.net
Forests is a leader in the fields of forestry, profitability, employment,
conservation and community development. See more at www.newforests.net
Forestry
Manager Rwanda, East Africa
Manager Rwanda, East Africa
Purpose
of the position:
Leading the subsidiary’s forestry operations in a sustainable and responsible
manner to create value for all shareholders and stakeholders. The Forestry
Manager (FM) is accountable for all strategic and operational management
functions of all the Forestry operations and pole sourcing including cost
control and systems management for the unit. The FM will be ultimately
responsible for the performance of all plantations in the country through the
effective management of plantation managers and staff through strategic direction,
guidance, performance management, coaching and development. The
Harvesting Manager/Supervisors would report directly to the FM.The FM will
report directly to the Chief Executive Officer of the country operation and
indirectly / functionally reporting to the Group Head of Forestry.
of the position:
Leading the subsidiary’s forestry operations in a sustainable and responsible
manner to create value for all shareholders and stakeholders. The Forestry
Manager (FM) is accountable for all strategic and operational management
functions of all the Forestry operations and pole sourcing including cost
control and systems management for the unit. The FM will be ultimately
responsible for the performance of all plantations in the country through the
effective management of plantation managers and staff through strategic direction,
guidance, performance management, coaching and development. The
Harvesting Manager/Supervisors would report directly to the FM.The FM will
report directly to the Chief Executive Officer of the country operation and
indirectly / functionally reporting to the Group Head of Forestry.
Skills
and competencies required:
and competencies required:
Sound
income statement and balance sheet management capability
income statement and balance sheet management capability
- Excellent
knowledge and demonstrated experience withthe management of a
comprehensive forestry operation - Sound
knowledge of Forestry Certification (FSC) - Ability
to manage financial statements - Excellent
leadership and management abilitywith a track record of managing direct
reports at various levels of seniority - A
proven track record as a leader or manager of project teams or multi-party
stakeholder processes - Well
developed interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
communications; sound presentation skills - Entrepreneurial
team player, willing to contribute in multiple ways in a start-up
environment that presents challenges - Strong
quantitative skills, analytical, comfortable leading the organization on
financial &Silviculture issues - Well-developed
project management skills - Strong
integrity and ethics and firm understanding of corporate responsibility
reporting - Analytical
ability to consider complex information and make an informed
recommendation - Advanced
knowledge of Excel - Good
networker with the ability to develop and create networks amongst the
Forestry community - Sensitive
to cultural differences with the ability to understand and adapt to these - Ability
to work across functionalities and divisions - Interest
in working in an African environment and culture - Proven
ability to lead a diverse team and operationalise business plans through
teamwork - Proven
ability to manage delivery schedules - Demonstrated
ability to participate in the senior management team - Ability
to deliver comprehensive performance reports (verbal & written) - Experience
in creating an environment that fosters learning, feedback, open
communication - Understanding
of the negotiation processes with local communities - Basic
understanding of the legislative framework of the country of operation - Valid
drivers’ license - Available
to travel and spend some time out of main location.
Requirements:
- A
relevant University / College degree in Forestry will be essential - A
MBA or further management qualification will be a distinct advantage - Any
studies in project management; leadership training will be an advantage - Minimum
of 10 years’ experience in regional forestry management with full exposure
to all facets in the value chain, including nursery management,
Silviculture operations, harvesting and logistics.
If
you are interested in this opportunity, send your CV and covering letter to stella.molenaar@newforests.net
you are interested in this opportunity, send your CV and covering letter to stella.molenaar@newforests.net
