Job Opening at EcoPlanet Bamboo West Africa
POSITION: Planning Forester
Company Overview
EcoPlanet Bamboo West Africa functions within the EcoPlanet Bamboo Group, concentrating on reforestation, land rehabilitation, and the sustainable cultivation of bamboo fibers. EcoPlanet Bamboo’s activities in Ghana concentrate on the rehabilitation of damaged ecosystems via sustainable bamboo farming. The company functions in accordance with its larger mission to create wood and fiber products that are free from deforestation, while also aiding in the battle against climate change, promoting environmental restoration, and fostering socio-economic development.
EcoPlanet Bamboo’s activities in Ghana generate employment for local communities, enhancing economic empowerment and greatly benefiting local living standards. The community impact initiatives of the company aim to establish a enduring positive effect in the areas surrounding our operations.
Position Summary
We are looking for an energetic, skilled, and driven Planning Forester to oversee spatial and operational planning for our bamboo-focused carbon removal initiatives in Ghana. This position is essential for achieving effective land-use design, planning for reforestation, and aligning field activities with Annual Operation Plans (AOP). The perfect applicant will possess robust forest management and GIS expertise, and have a strong enthusiasm for climate and landscape restoration.
Main Duties
- Planning C Spatial Analysis Compartments
- Create and uphold a compartment register continuously.
- Create and sustain a dashboard with field activity data sets continuously. Partner with field teams to incorporate ground-truthing information into spatial planning processes.
- Carbon Initiatives and Operational Strategy
- Assist in baseline evaluations and biomass carbon stock calculations by performing biomass monitoring.
- Sustaining the existing permanent sample plots (PSPs) for biomass assessment.
- Provide weekly operational reports to the senior management group.
- Guarantee compliance with SOPs and appropriate techniques for all activities in the field and nursery.
- Field C Nursery Oversight and Quality Management
- Perform weekly quality assurance inspections in the field and nursery.
- Oversee weekly reports of nursery and field data, guaranteeing precision and prompt submission.
- Review monitoring outcomes and strategies with field and nursery teams to enhance performance.
- Supervision, Documentation, and Verification (SDV)
- Assist in the execution of MRV frameworks and protocols in Ghana.
- Guarantee the integrity of field data.
- Assist in the execution of compliance audits.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- A bachelor’s degree at minimum in forestry, agriculture, environmental studies, or natural resource management is required.
- Demonstrated expertise with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey 123, ArcGIS Quick Capture).
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a pertinent position, preferably with experience in:
- Reforestation or agroforestry initiatives.
- Carbon capture or solutions based on nature.
- Territorial organization and land-use planning.
- Knowledge of carbon project standards and methodologies is a valuable advantage.
Desirable Attributes
- Dedication to ecological sustainability, rehabilitation, and climate initiatives.
- Robust analytical and solution-oriented abilities.
- Outstanding skills in interpersonal and cross-cultural communication.
- Capability to function both autonomously and within a diverse, multi-cultural group.
How to Apply for this Job Opening at EcoPlanet Bamboo
EcoPlanet Bamboo West Africa is dedicated to gender equality and inclusive job opportunities. We acknowledge the significant contributions of women in forestry and climate solutions and strongly invite qualified female professionals to submit their applications. We aim to establish a nurturing and empowering environment for women across all levels of the organization.
Candidates who are interested should email their CVs and cover letters to kkiptoo@ecoplanetbamboo.com and ioppongbiney@ecoplanetbamboo.com.
Closing Date: June 30, 2025
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