# FORESTRY OFFICER

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Company: MULANJE MISSION HOSPITAL

Category: Administration & Office Support

Location: Malawi, Mulanje

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-11-03

Expires: 2026-11-16

## Job Description

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ MULANJE MISSION HOSPITALPOSITION: FORESTRY OFFICERDuty Station:Mulanje Mission HospitalContract Type: Project based contractDuration: 2 yearsGrade: Grade KOVERVIEW Mulanje Mission HospitalSustainable Livelihoods Programmethe Sustainable Livelihoods Programme. Mulanje Mission Hospital is seeking a qualified and motivated Forestry Officer to carry out tree planting and landscape restoration work with communities in Mulanje District, withinKEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Train and support Community Based Natural Resource Management Committees- Raise and manage seedlings at community nurseries in time for the planting season- Identify suitable restoration sites, organize tree planting activities- Organize planting operations, erosion control and site protection- Support natural regeneration, riverbank restoration and catchment protection- Work with chiefs, committees and landholders on site agreements and by-laws- Collect GPS, baseline and tree survival monitoring data- Keep accurate site records and submit field data on time- Support field verification for the cookstove projectQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCERequired Qualifications- Diploma in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science or a related field.- Minimum 3 years of practical experience in forestry, tree planting or natural resource management.- Experience in nursery management- Experience in working with local committees.- Valid motorcycle driving licence.- Fluency in Chichewa and English, spoken and written.Desired Qualifications- Experience with donor funded projects- Proficiency in GPS mapping and GPX files.- Experience with digital data collection tools, such as KoboToolbox and excel.- Knowledge of beekeeping and agroforestry systems.- Experience with cookstove or carbon projects.KEY COMPETENCIESHonesty and accuracy | Attention to detail | Self motivated | Community engagement | Physically fit for field work | AdaptabilityHOW TO APPLYInterested candidates should send their CV, cover letter and relevant certificates to HR at hr@mmh.mwDEADLINE: 16 NOVEMBER 2026

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