JOB OVERVIEW
Organization: Vita / Refugee Trust International (RTI)
Position: Junior Forestry Officer (JFO)
Location: Arbaminch, Southern Ethiopia
Job Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: November 21, 2025
About Vita / RTI Ethiopia
Vita/RTI is a values-driven development organization working in Ethiopia and Eritrea to deliver long-lasting solutions to poverty, land degradation, and climate change. Guided by the principles of Laudato Si’, Vita/RTI partners with vulnerable communities to promote sustainable development, environmental resilience, and livelihoods improvement. The organization places affected communities at the center of all project activities, fostering dignity, solidarity, and practical climate action.
Position: Junior Forestry Officer (JFO)
The Junior Forestry Officer will assist the Senior Forestry Officer in planning, implementing, and monitoring forestry and agroforestry interventions across targeted Kebeles in the Gamo and Gofa Zones. The role requires strong technical, coordination, and community engagement skills, working closely with government structures, project teams, and stakeholders to expand forest coverage and improve sustainable land use.
Qualifications
- BSc/BA degree from a recognized university in Agriculture, Economics, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, or related fields
- Minimum of three years relevant experience, preferably in an NGO environment
- Strong knowledge of forestry, agroforestry, and community-based natural resource management
Key Responsibilities
Data Collection and Analysis
- Gather and analyze data on land use, forest coverage, agro-ecological conditions, and socio-economic factors at woreda and Kebele levels
- Identify communal and private lands suitable for forestry activities
Nursery and Seedling Management
- Assess the condition of government nurseries and prepare input plans for seedling production
- Collect information on existing and preferred tree species in intervention Kebeles and submit recommendations to the Senior Forestry Officer
- Identify gaps in nursery tools, seeds, and labor based on agro-ecological characteristics
Implementation and Coordination
- Prepare and manage day-to-day implementation schedules for forestry interventions
- Collaborate with woreda and Kebele technical teams, administrative bodies, and local communities
- Coordinate with the CLTS team to align forestry activities with CLTS-triggering events
- Prepare backup community mobilization plans in Kebeles requiring additional support
Capacity Building and Community Engagement
- Train nursery workers and agricultural experts on technical and managerial aspects of seedling production
- Facilitate agreements and recruitment processes for nursery workers
- Ensure efficient seedling production, planting, and monitoring
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their CV and cover letter (in English) to:
Vita.Ethiopia@vita.ie
Please clearly indicate “Junior Forestry Officer (JFO)” in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Vita/RTI Ethiopia is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All applicants are evaluated solely based on merit, without discrimination based on age, marital status, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, or sexual orientation
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