Busoga Forestry Company
Busoga Forestry Company (BFC) manages two plantations (Bukaleba and Kachung) with approximately 6500ha planted to Pine and Eucalyptus. The company also operates a sawmill and Treatment plant and supplies Forest products and biomass t surrounding industries
JOB TITLE: Forestry Operations Manager
REPORTING TO: Country Manager
BUSINESS UNIT: Forestry
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all forest operations including maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders to ensure effective Forest Management for Bukaleba and Kachung Forests
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for Company’s plantations and ensuring all activities are performed in a proficient manner according to the APO, based on company standards.
Responsible for the implementation of the Company’s
EHS obligations and targets in the plantation and to ensure a safe and productive atmosphere.
Ensure existence of cordial relations with all company stakeholders including but not limited to; communities, Interest groups and individual residents by providing technical support to Community Relations Officer.
Initiate business development initiatives together with the Sales and Marketing team to enhance the marketability and profitability of forest products.
Attending to customer service requirements and resolving any related complex issues. And maintaining a positive corporate image by ensuring prompt and accurate feedback on both internal and external inquiries.
Collaborate with Plantation Managers to generate monthly works orders according to the APO as well as participate in the inspection of completed works and sign off procedures
Implement and coordinate the company’s Integrated Fire Management Plan (IFMP).
Recruit and manage contractors within the forestry department and monitor their performance.
Plan, co-ordinate, schedule, evaluate and supervise plantation and harvesting staff. Meet with Managers and supervisors to design and implement effective and efficient work plans for direct reports.
Ensure that Forestry staff maintain accurate production and chemical usage data for capture into micro forest.
Liaising with forest security teams and companies to address all reported security issues in the Forest
Compile reports as required and directed by the Country Manager monthly.
Carry out any other duties as assigned by the management.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Leadership skills
Analytical
Thorough
Detail Oriented
Effective Communication Skills
Results Oriented
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry
Applications should be sent to hruganda@greenresources.no by 30th May, 2025
