Forestry & Urban Greening Officer (Nursery & Planting)

Agriculture, Fishing & Forestry

K sh 90,000 – 150,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Mwiki (Kasarani North spine) Overview: If you find peace where seedlings meet sunlight and data meets dirt, this one’s for you. The Forestry & Greening Officer role is all about turning green goals into measurable impact, managing nurseries, supervising planting drives, and ensuring trees don’t just go into the ground but grow and thrive. You’ll juggle germination trays, GPS tags, and watering schedules with equal care, making sure every sapling has a fighting chance. Within this role, you’ll also serve as a bridge between sustainability targets and real-world results. Our client runs multiple greening initiatives tied to ESG commitments, meaning your work directly feeds into environmental audits and community partnerships. From riparian buffers to estate shade projects, you’ll be the one ensuring each effort leaves lasting roots literally and reputationally. It’s hands-on, heart-led work that blends ecology, logistics, and people skills. If you can manage field crews as easily as spreadsheets, and find joy in a survival rate climbing past 90%, you’ll fit right in. Key Responsibilities: - Operate nurseries (seeds, cuttings, potting, hardening). - Plan planting schedules; supervise pits, spacing, staking, and watering. - Coordinate community days; train caretakers; manage after-care. - Track survival; replant where needed; report metrics. - Liaise with county/environment authorities on permits. Education & Experience: - BSc Forestry/Environmental Science or Diploma + 3 yrs nursery/urban greening. Skills & Tools: - Species selection, nursery hygiene, community facilitation, GPS/mapping basics. KPIs: - Survival %, cost/seedling, community participation, compliance. Compensation (Kenya): KES 90,000–150,000 + project bonus. Figures are client estimates and vary with experience and scope. Benefits: - Medical, PPE, field per diems, training. Growth Path: - Senior Officer → Greening Program Lead → Environmental Manager. Ideal promotion cycle.