DIRECTOR GENERAL – FORESTRY COMMISSION 184 views

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The Forestry Commission is launching a search for a Director General and applications are invited from suitably qualified, experienced and results – driven individuals tofill in this post.
As a Parastatal under the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, the Forestry Commission is responsible for Forest Conservation, Research and Forest Extension and engages in otherforestry related revenue generating activities such as Safari operations in terms of the Forest Act (Chapter 1905) and (Communal Land Forest Produce Act (Chapter 19:04). It brings together multi – disciplinary experts in diverse fields to work across the country to achieve its national mandate while having regional and global influence and impact in Forestry Management. In this context, the Forestry Commission is looking for a dynamic leader to oversee the current transformation, transition and change process that will reposition the organization as a partner of choice in its areas of operation and global leader in forestry ma nag emen t
The Director General will report directly to the Forestry Commission Board.

The Director General is expected to:-
⦁ Drive the Forestry Commission growth and contribute towards national development goals and priorities in line with NDS1 and 2 as well as Vision 2030 and beyond.
⦁ Demonstrate strategic thinking and leadership skils toensure the Commission remains relevant and viable.
⦁ Have experience in recruiting high performing personnel, leading multi – disciplinary teams and diverse work portfolios and the ability to motivate teams to rally behind a delivery model which improvesthe overall technical andfinandal performance of the Forestry Commission.
⦁ Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement todrive transformation and competitiveness in the sector.
⦁ Demonstrate the ability to motivate, engage partners across different economic sectors to create opportunities for the Forestry Commission and mobilize financial resources with respect to its Commercial Environmental and Social mandates.
⦁ Have a good appreciation of best practices in accounting, financial reporting, corporate governance, environmental and social sustainability.
⦁ Experience in fostering transparent, strong and strategic relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders that are important collaborators in the Forestry Commission and its activities locally, regionally and internationally.
⦁ Stay abreast of emerging trends, best practices and technologies in sustainable forestry management, carbon markets and forestry value chains.
⦁ Have outstanding reputation, integrity and credibility with a track record of organizational development informed decision making and change management.

Key Job Functions
⦁ Responsible forforest conservation, research, forest extension and otherforestry related revenuegenerating activities such as safari operations.
⦁ To develop and implement a comprehensive business turnaround strategy forthe organization.
⦁ To ensure the Commission’s business plans, commercial and technical strategies are developed, reviewed, agreed upon and implemented to meet the goals set for the transformation of the organization.
⦁ Toensure theopportunitiesforbusiness development are identified and recommendations made to the Board as appropriate for implementation.
⦁ Review and take remedial action where necessary for the businesssustainability and profitable performance.
⦁ Tocreateconditions and processes tosupport and sustain change through balancing people,financial resources, technologyand operations.
⦁ Topursuefundingopportunities.grants and partnerships for improved forestry management ata larger scale.
⦁ Ensure adherence to best practice Corporate Governance principles and standards.
⦁ Drive the turnaround of thecompany’s finances and ensure proper management and accountability of the organization’s financial resources.
⦁ Assess the principle risks of the organization and ensure that risksare effectively and timeously addressed in all aspects of business.
⦁ Promote and conduct theaffairsof the Organization with the highest standards of integrity, probity and corporate governance.
⦁ Recruit and retain diverse and skilled workforce, ensuring that key positions are staffed with the caliber of people who are motivated, intentional and share the sense of purpose and commitment to meet ongoing challengesand can Ihinkoutside the box”.
⦁ Develop and maintain healthy relationships with key stakeholders locally, regionally and internationally.

Requirements of the Job
The successful candidate for this Executive position should meet thefollowing criteria:
⦁ A Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry. Natural Resources Managementoranyrelatedqualificationfrom a recognized University.
⦁ A Master’s Degree in Forestry, Environmental Studies. Ecology. Environmental Economics or Natural ResourcesManagement
⦁ A PhD in Forestry. Natural Resources Management or related is an added advantage.
⦁ A Professional qualification in business management leadership, strategic management, finance or other related qualification.
⦁ At least ten (10) yearsof executive managementexperience in public or private enterprises with a proven work track record.
⦁ Have a high level of self-motivation and is results oriented.
⦁ Appreciation of public sector operations and policies.
⦁ Excellent organizational skills, strategicthinking and attention to detail.
⦁ Be a good team builder and player.
⦁ Excellentwritingandcommumcation skills.

Te rms of appointment
Thisis a fixed fiveyearappointmentwith the possibility of anextension. Remuneration levels will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience.

Job Summary

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Job Type

Fixed Time

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Location

Harare

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Category

Director

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Closing Date

May 31, 2024