COMMUNITY FOREST SPECIALIST

The president/CEO of the Environment and Rural Development Foundation (ERuDeF) informs the general public that ERuDeF is seeking to recruit a dynamic, visionary and independent thinking person to fill the position of a Community Forest Specialist in its office in Buea.

The prospective candidate should have the following profile:

Master’s degree in Forestry, forest engineering, forest recreation or related fields (such as wildlife management, Biology, plant pathology), a minimum two (2) years of working experience in related field. OR

A Bachelor’s degree in the afford mentioned fields with a minimum five (5) years of work experience.

Basic knowledge and skills related to community forestry, natural resources or closely related field.

Must be knowledgeable about tree identification, selection, proper planting and care: and community based tree planting programs.

Effective verbal and written communication skills essential.

Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Capable of working and staying in rural areas for long periods.

Should be perfectly bilingual.

Application addressed to the CEO of ERuDeF should be deposited at the head office of ERuDeF in Buea Town (police round about), Buea on or before 10th June 2015 at 5pm, or via email: hq@erudef.org or Louis.nkembi@erudef.org  or info@erudef.org the following documents:

Curriculum vitae.

A motivation letter.

Copies of relevant diplomas.

Copy of birth certificate.

An attestation of relevant experience.

Two professional referee statements.

ERuDeF is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, religion or sex.

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