Plantation Growth Coordinator

1. Plantation Management and Monitoring:
   
2. Conduct routine garden visits to observe plantation condition and maintenance status.
   
3. Implement and track silvicultural activities (weeding, pruning, thinning, fireline upkeep).
   
4. Identify gaps in plantation performance and initiate quick corrective measures.
   
5. Map high-risk gardens (fire, grazing, pests, drought stress) and follow up weekly.
6. Tree Survival Data Collection:
   
7. Conduct scheduled survival assessments at defined post-planting milestones.
   
8. Record accurate stocking, mortality, and health indicators using approved tools.
   
9. Provide survival feedback to farmers and agree on improvement actions.
   
10. Update and register farmer/garden details not captured during PSR.
11. Farmer Engagement and Education (Technical Focus):
    
12. Train farmers on correct planting, maintenance, and protection techniques.
    
13. Demonstrate practical silviculture methods in gardens (spacing, pruning, thinning).
    
14. Reinforce farmer responsibilities under signed contracts (contracts led by Farmer Relations).
    
15. Mobilize farmers for seasonal maintenance campaigns and technical meetings.
16. Coordination and Community Engagement:
    
17. Work with local leaders to promote protection of plantations and compliance.
    
18. Support mobilisation of farmer groups for training and planting events.
    
19. Identify model gardens and farmers for demonstrations.
    
20. Coordinate with Farmer Relations counterparts on joint farmer sessions and issues.
21. Reporting and Documentation:
    
22. Submit weekly reports on silviculture done, survival findings and risks.
    
23. Maintain garden files with clear activity history and survival records.
    
24. Document mortality causes and corrective actions taken per garden.
    
25. Provide evidence packs for audits and carbon verification when needed.
26. Compliance and Environmental Protection:
    
27. Enforce fire prevention and environmental protection practices in all gardens.
    
28. Ensure safe, responsible use of inputs and tools.
    
29. Report serious environmental or safety incidents immediately.
    
30. Promote sustainable land-use principles with farmers.
31. Support to NH Operations During Peak Seasons:
    
32. Assist NH teams during planting peaks with mobilisation and site readiness checks.
    
33. Support seedling transport monitoring and planting quality supervision.
    
34. Help validate PSR data and correct garden records where needed.
    
35. Report establishment issues to supervisors for immediate action.
36. Any other tasks as assigned by management:
    
37. Participate in training or pilots as directed.
    
38. Support peer coordinators in high-load areas when reassigned.
    
39. Contribute to community consultations as needed.
    
40. Support emergency response actions during fire/pest events.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

1. Plantation quality and compliance with standards.
   
2. Farmer technical compliance and participation.
   
3. Accurate and timely survival data submitted.
   
4. Service demand and remobilisation levels.
   
5. Timely reporting and resource accountability.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

1. Diploma in Natural Sciences, Forestry, Agriculture, or related field is preferred.
   
2. Experience in plantation management, silviculture, or agricultural extension.
   
3. Strong communication skills for farmer training and community engagement.
   
4. Strong organizational and