Vacancy : Ecologist

Ecologist

Location: Bulawayo

Basic job function
Implementing procedures for ecological monitoring and natural resource management for
application in project areas as well as plan and implement special projects within the
organisation ensuring that gender and HIV/AIDS related issues are an integral aspect for
such.

Main duties
- Design procedures and conduct resource inventories, evaluations, audits and
assessments for forest and woodland-based resources
- Supporting rural communities develop and implement Natural resources Management
(NRM) that contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation
- Facilitate development and implementation of adaptive management procedures for
natural resources management and utilization
- Design and implement ecological monitoring systems including determination and
monitoring of extraction rates and resource stocking levels for sustainable harvesting
regimes
- Developing procedures and implementing ecological impact evaluations
- Undertake livelihood analysis for forest based enterprises
- Compile and distribute as appropriate, clear and concise technical progress reports by
agreed dates
- Prepare for and facilitate appropriate training in community based natural resources
management
- Organize, conduct and participate in meetings and workshops on sustainable use of
natural resources.

Qualifications and requirements
- BSc. Degree in Biological Sciences, Ecology, Environment, Rural Development or Natural
Resources Management
- 3 years relevant working experience after graduation plus experience in statistical
analysis, and natural resource management. Hands on experience in community
development work and GIS mapping will be an added advantage
- Working knowledge of Shona/Ndebele and Shangaan is an advantage

To apply
Please send your application and CV to email address: info@safire.co.zw

Application deadline: 6 December 2013

Vacancy : Field Agriculture Assistant

Location: Malipati, Chiredzi

Reporting to: Team Leader, Agriculture and Market Linkages

Responsible for: Supporting communities in the implementation of sustainable agricultural
practices for climate mitigation and adaptation.

Main duties
- Provide technical advice to stakeholders and communities in nutrition gardening,
conservation farming
- Train contact farmers and participating farmers in conservation farming, agronomy and
natural pest control
- Facilitate establishment of conservation farming demonstration plots
- Monitor Farmer-to-Farmer extension and training in conservation farming techniques
- Provide relevant support towards establishment of community nutrition gardens
- Organize regular meetings with the Environmental Sub Committees, farming community
and other stakeholders involved in project implementation within the project sites
- Facilitate establishment of seed banks for open pollinated varieties by the communities
- Prepare and produce training materials (manuals, notes) progress reports and
occasional technical papers on issues related to the organisation’s work in order to build
capacity and transfer skills to the community
- Assist in organizing and conducting field days, agriculture shows and seed fairs
- Supervise community workers
- Prepare monthly progress reports

Qualifications and requirements
- BSc. Degree in Agriculture, Ecology, Environment, Rural Development Natural Resources
Management
- 2 years relevant working experience after graduation plus experience. Hands on
experience in community development work will be an added advantage
- Working knowledge of Ndebele and/or Shangaan is an advantage.

To apply
Please send your application and CV to email address: info@safire.co.zw

Application deadline: 6 December 2013