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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 to fill in this post
As a Parastatal under the Ministry of Environment Climate and Widlife. the Forestry Commission is responsible for Forest Conservation, Research and Forest Extension and engages in other forestry related revenue generating activities such as Safari operations in terms of the Forest Act (Chapter 19:05) 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 whie 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 management.
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 strategicthinkingand leadership skills to ensure 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 beh ind a delivery model which improves the overall technical and financial performance of the Forestry Commission.
⦁ Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement to drive 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 respectto its Commercial Environmental and Social mandates.
⦁ Have a good appreciation of best practices in accounting, financial reporting, corporate governance, environmental a nd 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, bestpractices and technologies in sustainable forestry management, carbon marketsand 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 for forest conservation, research, forest exten sion and other forestry related revenue generating activities such as safari operations.
⦁ To develop and implement a comprehensive business turnaround strategy for the 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 the opportunities for business development are identified and recommendations made to the Board as appropriate forimplementation.
⦁ Reviewand take remedial action where necessary for the businesssustainabiltyand profitable performance.
⦁ To create conditionsand processesto support and sustain change through balancing people, financial resources, technology and operations.
Topursuefundingopportunities.grantsandpartnershipsforimprovedforestrymanagementatalargerscale.
⦁ Ensure adherence to best practice Corporate Governance principles and standards.
⦁ Drive the turnaround of the company’s financesand ensure proper management and accountability of the organization’s financial resources.
⦁ Assess the principle risks of the organization and ensure that risks are effectively and timeously addressed in all aspects of business.
⦁ Promote and conduct the affairs of the Organization with the highest standards of integrity, probity and corporate goveman ce.
⦁ 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 challenges and can think ou tside 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 the following criteria:
⦁ A Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry, Natural Resources Management or any related qualification from a recognized University.
⦁ A Master’s Degree in Forestry. Environmental Studies. Ecology. Environmental Economics or Natural Resources Management.
⦁ A PhD in Forestry, Natural ResourcesManagementorrelatedisanaddedadvantage.
⦁ A Professional qualification in business management leadership, strategic management, finance or other related qualification.
⦁ At least ten (10)years of executive management experience in publicorprivateenterprises with a proven worktrack record.
⦁ Have a high level of sef-motivation a nd is results oriented.
⦁ Appreciation of pu blic sector operations a nd policies.
⦁ Excellent organizational skills, strategic thinking and attention to detail.
⦁ Be a good team builder and player.
⦁ Excellentwriting and communication skills.
Terms ofappointment
This is a fixed five year appointment with the possibility of an extension. Remuneration levels will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience.
To apply:
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APPLICATION DETAILS
Please submit your expression of interestwith the relevant supporting documents by 31 May 2024 to: The Board Chairperson Forestry Commission 1 Orange Grove Drive Highlands Harare
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