Senior Forester

To apply: Send your CV, Cover Letter and Certificates to william.klutse@rainforestbuilder.com

With the subject line: Application – Senior Forester.

Closing Date: June 26, 2026

Only applications sent to the above email address will be considered. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

About Rainforest Builder

Rainforest Builder is Africa’s leading forest restoration company, on a mission to restore one million hectares of degraded land to natural tropical forest. Our team combines top global scientists and foresters into one integrated company, specialized in large-scale tropical forest restoration. We have well-established partnerships with many of the world’s largest companies to support them in meeting their decarbonisation goals.

Our operations today focus on the restoration of Africa’s most degraded rainforest landscape, the Upper Guinean Forest, where we have two existing projects and a growing high-quality pipeline for further expansion. Each project is large-scale (100,000 hectares+) and long-term (71+ years), with additional measures taken to ensure permanence long after we are gone. We directly undertake all stages of each project’s lifecycle, including origination, carbon asset development, forestry operations, monitoring and analytics. Working closely with communities, our 2,500-strong team therefore provides our partners with complete assurance on the quality and transparency of our operations.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Forester to lead forest management operations, and ensure sustainable practices. The ideal candidates will combine technical forestry expertise with strong leadership skills to manage forest resources responsibly while meeting organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Forest Management & Planning

• Develop and implement comprehensive forest management plans aligned with sustainability goals.

• Conduct forest inventories, assessments, and growth modeling.

• Monitor forest health, pest management, and disease control programs.

Conservation & Compliance

• Ensure all operations comply with local, and state forestry regulations

• Implement best management practices for soil and water conservation.

• Prepare and submit required regulatory reports and documentation.

Team Leadership

• Supervise and mentor junior foresters, technicians, and field crews.

• Coordinate with contractors, loggers, and external stakeholders.

• Conduct training sessions on safety, equipment uses, and operational procedures.

• Perform performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.

Budget & Resource Management

• Prepare and manage departmental budgets for forestry operations.

• Oversee equipment maintenance and procurement.

• Optimize resource allocation to maximize efficiency and productivity.

• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs)

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with government agencies, environmental groups, and local communities.

• Represent the organization at industry meetings and public forums.

• Address public inquiries and concerns regarding forestry activities.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with landowners and partners.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree, in Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science or a related field.

• Master’s degree is a plus

• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in forestry operations.

• Experience with GIS, remote sensing, and forestry software applications

• Professional Forester licensure/certification is an added advantage.

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