Job description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ MULANJE MISSION HOSPITAL
POSITION: FORESTRY OFFICER
Duty Station:Mulanje Mission Hospital
Contract Type: Project based contract
Duration: 2 years
Grade: Grade K
OVERVIEW
Mulanje Mission Hospital
Sustainable Livelihoods Programme
the Sustainable Livelihoods Programme. Mulanje Mission Hospital is seeking a qualified and motivated Forestry Officer to carry out tree planting and landscape restoration work with communities in Mulanje District, within
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Train and support Community Based Natural Resource Management Committees
- Raise and manage seedlings at community nurseries in time for the planting season
- Identify suitable restoration sites, organize tree planting activities
- Organize planting operations, erosion control and site protection
- Support natural regeneration, riverbank restoration and catchment protection
- Work with chiefs, committees and landholders on site agreements and by-laws
- Collect GPS, baseline and tree survival monitoring data
- Keep accurate site records and submit field data on time
- Support field verification for the cookstove project
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Required Qualifications
- Diploma in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of practical experience in forestry, tree planting or natural resource management.
- Experience in nursery management
- Experience in working with local committees.
- Valid motorcycle driving licence.
- Fluency in Chichewa and English, spoken and written.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with donor funded projects
- Proficiency in GPS mapping and GPX files.
- Experience with digital data collection tools, such as KoboToolbox and excel.
- Knowledge of beekeeping and agroforestry systems.
- Experience with cookstove or carbon projects.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Honesty and accuracy | Attention to detail | Self motivated | Community engagement | Physically fit for field work | Adaptability
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send their CV, cover letter and relevant certificates to HR at hr@mmh.mw
DEADLINE: 16 NOVEMBER 2026