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: Urban greening starts with strong seedlings and careful hands. As a Nursery & Planting Assistant, you’ll pot, water, space, and harden indigenous seedlings before supporting field planting for CSR projects and city greening initiatives. Every seedling counts, and proper aftercare ensures it thrives in its new home. Our client values attention to detail, environmental care, and reliability. You’ll track growth, maintain nursery hygiene, coordinate transport, and assist community teams during planting days, ensuring the right species goes to the right location with the right care. Daily tasks include managing shade and spacing, recording growth logs, prepping stock for transport, and assisting with on-site planting. Stamina, careful observation, and simple record-keeping make a tangible difference in survival rates and project impact. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on environmental work with visible results. Over time, you can progress from Assistant to Nursery Technician and eventually Site Foreman (Planting), developing both horticultural and project coordination skills. 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).