2.1. Main duties (Reporting to Community Extension Officer)

 To facilitate the farmers’ access to tree seedlings of different species including agroforestry,
woodlots and fruit trees according to the project plan;
 The tree Nursery Manager will coordinate all tree nursery activities on a daily basis.
 To undertake effective delivery of tree nursery management activities in the assigned site according
to the tree nursery development plan;
 To contribute to the development and implementation of the work plan of the tree nursery in
reference to the project plan;
 To deliver monthly and quarterly technical reports timely;
 To determine optimal growing conditions (weather, topography, soil type, drainage etc.) that affect
seedlings growth;
 To contribute to the recruitment of the employees of the tree nursery, training of farmers on tree
nursery development and maintenance to ensure the sustainability of the project;
 To contribute to the selection of tree seeds to plant and grow depending on specific conditions of
agricultural zone and objectives of the project;
 To monitor tree growth and report timely potential problems or threats to the health of the
seedlings;
 To assist and support Community Extension Officer in community engagement, training and support
as needed.

2.2. Job Requirements

 At least A2 or equivalent in Forestry, Agriculture, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or
related field;
 At least two years of experience in tree nursery management, including grafting skills;
 Good skills in fruit tree grafting;
 Excellent personnel management skills;
 Good skills in reporting;
 Able to work with local community and local conditions;
 Very good communication and reporting skills;
 Able to speak Kinyarwanda, preferably with English or French; and
 Resident of Bugesera or Rulindo District would be an added advantage.