Overview
The consultant will be responsible for the continuous supervision and monitoring of the quality and quantity of work performed by the engaged afforestation company for re/afforestation activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring that the afforestation activities are conducted according to the description in the prepared Afforestation programme and at the indicated pilot sites.
- Ensuring quality of site preparation for afforestation.
- Assessing the quality of planting materials, proper afforestation techniques, and maintenance practices employed by the engaged companies.
- Regularly monitoring the afforestation activities to ensure observance to project timelines and quality standards.
- Ensuring compliance with environmental and sustainability standards.
- Documenting any issues and recommend corrective measures.
- Revising and validating the provided final reports on the implemented afforestation activities by the engaged company for the four pilot sites.
- Verifying the quantity and quality of planting materials.
- Preparing reports after the planting season.
- Preparing a final report assessing the overall implementation of the contract.
Required Experience
A minimum of five (5) years’ professional experience in forest and nature ecosystem management or the execution of similar projects related to afforestation or sustainable forest management in various locations, bioengineering with a focus on afforestation for erosion prevention, and landscaping to combat land degradation, is required. Proof of successful implementation of at least three (3) assignments of similar complexity is required.
Qualifications
An advanced university degree (master’s degree) in forestry/forest management is required. A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
