Forester manages and develops forest lands and resources for economic and recreational purposes. May require a bachelor’s degree in a related area and at least 7 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Forester is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Forester performs a variety of complicated tasks. Generally manages exempt and nonexempt employees. Typically reports to the head of a unit/department. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Forester Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Forester to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Provide support to the fundraising team in creating project proposals with forestry-related components;
- Plan and conduct forestry-related activities in other project sites; e.g., tree inventory, survey, and research work;
- Conduct monitoring visits and collect Assess the performance of the POcooperative and report findings.
Requirements:
- Commitment/Passion: consistency of work-life ethic;
- Skills and Abilities:Experience in community engagement;
- Ability to speak the local language in place of assignment;
- Good decision making skills, organized, and takes the initiative;
- Collaborative and a team player;
- Strong communication and inter-personal skills;
- Problem-solvers (includes creativity and resourcefulness);
- Willing and able to travel;
- Adaptability;
- Adheres to WWF-Philippines core values of: “EQ” – the ability to connect (technically, emotionally) with environmental issues.