Nursery Specialist job at Aldelia
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-May-28
Location: Uganda, Kampala
Nursery Specialist 2026-05-28T06:29:48+00:00 Aldelia https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_3903/logo/Aldelia%20Global%20Manpower%20Uganda.png https://www.aldelia.com/ TEMPORARY Uganda Kampala 00256 Uganda Consulting Farming & Outdoors, Management, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products 2026-05-31T17:00:00+00:00 8 About this offer Nursery Specialist Location: Uganda Commitment: Full-Time Travel: Frequent travel to nurseries and field sites across Uganda Reporting To: Timber Plantation Manager About the Role The Nursery Specialist will oversee the establishment, operation, and scaling of high-quality tree nurseries across Uganda. The Manager will provide technical leadership in seed sourcing, propagation, nursery management, and distribution, supporting the successful implementation of companion agroforestry systems designed for carbon sequestration, food security, and community income generation over a 30-year horizon. Key Responsibilities - Plan, establish, and manage central and satellite nurseries to meet annual production targets.
- Oversee seed collection, testing, germination, and propagation.
- Ensure nursery operations (watering, shading, pest management, transplanting) follow best practices for seedling health.
- Develop and implement species-specific propagation protocols, including grafting and vegetative propagation where applicable.
- Supervise Nursery Technicians and field staff, providing training and mentorship on nursery and propagation techniques.
- Coordinate timely distribution of seedlings to project sites in line with planting schedules.
- Maintain detailed records of seed sources, germination rates, seedling performance, and nursery outputs.
- Ensure compliance with environmental and social safeguards in nursery operations.
- Collaborate with Agroforestry Technical Lead and Data Assistants to integrate nursery performance data into MRV systems.
- Contribute to community training programs on nursery establishment and seedling care.
Required Qualifications & Experience - Degree or Diploma in Horticulture, Agroforestry, Agriculture, or related field.
- At least 5 years of proven experience managing nurseries and propagation systems for indigenous and agroforestry species.
- Experience supervising staff and coordinating large-scale nursery operations.
- Strong knowledge of soil fertility, composting, irrigation, and pest/disease management in nurseries.
- Experience working with rural communities and integrating traditional knowledge in propagation practices.
Competencies - Technical expertise in seed biology, propagation, and nursery management.
- Leadership and team management skills to supervise multi-site nursery operations.
- Strong organizational and planning skills for meeting seasonal planting targets.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving capacity in addressing nursery challenges.
- Commitment to sustainable land management, biodiversity conservation, and community development.
- Plan, establish, and manage central and satellite nurseries to meet annual production targets.
- Oversee seed collection, testing, germination, and propagation.
- Ensure nursery operations (watering, shading, pest management, transplanting) follow best practices for seedling health.
- Develop and implement species-specific propagation protocols, including grafting and vegetative propagation where applicable.
- Supervise Nursery Technicians and field staff, providing training and mentorship on nursery and propagation techniques.
- Coordinate timely distribution of seedlings to project sites in line with planting schedules.
- Maintain detailed records of seed sources, germination rates, seedling performance, and nursery outputs.
- Ensure compliance with environmental and social safeguards in nursery operations.
- Collaborate with Agroforestry Technical Lead and Data Assistants to integrate nursery performance data into MRV systems.
- Contribute to community training programs on nursery establishment and seedling care.
- Technical expertise in seed biology, propagation, and nursery management.
- Leadership and team management skills to supervise multi-site nursery operations.
- Strong organizational and planning skills for meeting seasonal planting targets.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving capacity in addressing nursery challenges.
- Commitment to sustainable land management, biodiversity conservation, and community development.
- Degree or Diploma in Horticulture, Agroforestry, Agriculture, or related field.
- At least 5 years of proven experience managing nurseries and propagation systems for indigenous and agroforestry species.
- Experience supervising staff and coordinating large-scale nursery operations.
- Strong knowledge of soil fertility, composting, irrigation, and pest/disease management in nurseries.
- Experience working with rural communities and integrating traditional knowledge in propagation practices.
JOB-6a17e0dc7c734 Vacancy title:
Nursery Specialist Jobs at:
Aldelia Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, May 31 2026 Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 28 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
About this offer Nursery Specialist Location: Uganda Commitment: Full-Time Travel: Frequent travel to nurseries and field sites across Uganda Reporting To: Timber Plantation Manager About the Role The Nursery Specialist will oversee the establishment, operation, and scaling of high-quality tree nurseries across Uganda. The Manager will provide technical leadership in seed sourcing, propagation, nursery management, and distribution, supporting the successful implementation of companion agroforestry systems designed for carbon sequestration, food security, and community income generation over a 30-year horizon. Key Responsibilities - Plan, establish, and manage central and satellite nurseries to meet annual production targets.
- Oversee seed collection, testing, germination, and propagation.
- Ensure nursery operations (watering, shading, pest management, transplanting) follow best practices for seedling health.
- Develop and implement species-specific propagation protocols, including grafting and vegetative propagation where applicable.
- Supervise Nursery Technicians and field staff, providing training and mentorship on nursery and propagation techniques.
- Coordinate timely distribution of seedlings to project sites in line with planting schedules.
- Maintain detailed records of seed sources, germination rates, seedling performance, and nursery outputs.
- Ensure compliance with environmental and social safeguards in nursery operations.
- Collaborate with Agroforestry Technical Lead and Data Assistants to integrate nursery performance data into MRV systems.
- Contribute to community training programs on nursery establishment and seedling care.
Required Qualifications & Experience - Degree or Diploma in Horticulture, Agroforestry, Agriculture, or related field.
- At least 5 years of proven experience managing nurseries and propagation systems for indigenous and agroforestry species.
- Experience supervising staff and coordinating large-scale nursery operations.
- Strong knowledge of soil fertility, composting, irrigation, and pest/disease management in nurseries.
- Experience working with rural communities and integrating traditional knowledge in propagation practices.
Competencies - Technical expertise in seed biology, propagation, and nursery management.
- Leadership and team management skills to supervise multi-site nursery operations.
- Strong organizational and planning skills for meeting seasonal planting targets.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving capacity in addressing nursery challenges.
- Commitment to sustainable land management, biodiversity conservation, and community development.
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 12 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure
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