Forestry Nursery & Tree Care Assistant (Openings: 2)

Agriculture, Fishing & Forestry

K sh 38,000 – 50,000 gross / month

Openings: 2 Location: Nairobi – Ngong Rd Forest Sanctuary (licensed zone) Overview: Our client raises indigenous seedlings for urban greening projects and corporate CSR days. You’ll handle potting, spacing, watering, and hardening, then support field planting with community groups. Survival rates matter right species, right hole, right aftercare. You’ll keep simple growth logs and help coordinate delivery to different city zones. If you like practical environmental work with visible impact, this role blends nursery discipline with community action. Key Responsibilities: - Potting and watering; shade/spacing management. - Track growth; prep for transport; planting support. - Keep records and nursery hygiene. Education & Experience: - Certificate in Forestry/Horticulture; 0–1 year. Skills: - Plant care, stamina, simple record-keeping, and community etiquette. KPIs: - Survival to out-planting, stock counts, planting day execution, and nursery cleanliness. Compensation (Kenya): - Base: KES 38,000–50,000. - Field-day stipend: KES 600–900 per planting day. Estimates depend on survival rates achieved, willingness for weekend CSR days, and license compliance checks. Benefits: - Medical, PPE, water/snacks. Growth Path: - Assistant → Nursery Technician → Site Foreman (Planting).