Plantation Project Developer & Forest Technician

Job Description

Position Title: Plantation Project Developer & Forest Technician

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Executive Director

Work Station: Lalitpur, Nepal

Work Hours: 9:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday - Friday

Application Deadline: 29th September 2026

About Green Intelligence (GI) Nepal:

Green Intelligence Nepal is a dynamic Nepali-Dutch startup that's transforming our approach on reforestation and environmental restoration. We're planting trees with and for communities and farmers across Nepal, combining cutting-edge technology with grassroots community engagement to create lasting change. Our work frequently brings us into the field, navigating difficult landscapes and monsoon conditions as we partner with farmers and local communities to restore Nepal’s forests and support sustainable livelihoods.

Position Overview

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Plantation Project Developer & Forest Technician who will be responsible to oversee and scale the overall project approach including implementation of agro-forestry on private land with/for local smallholder farmers, and restoration of degraded public land (community forests) to increase land resilience and reduce land degradation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Management Plantation:

• Tree project implementation management (Agro-forestry and community forests)
• Plantation design, registration and monitoring

2. New Project mapping and development:

• Expand existing and develop new agro-forestry projects across Nepal – start partnerships
• Locate new community forest’s/public land for restoration projects (large scale >25ha+/location)

3. Monitoring and reporting

• Visits project sites for training and monitoring
• Manage forest guards
• Manage registration of projects in GI application (Geotagging)

4. Proposal Writing and Reporting

• Assist in proposal writing and other fundraising activities for the organization.
• Reporting on current organizational projects. 

Qualifications and Requirements

• Master's degree in Forestry or related field. 
• Minimum 5 - 8 years of experience of working in the forestry sector or related field in Nepal. 
• Experience with managing large scale plantation projects (agro-forestry / CF)
• Practical knowledge about vegetation species and forestry ecosystem in Nepal.
• Willingness to travel for field visits to set up new projects and partnerships. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Nepali
• Valid 2-wheeler driving license and comfortable travelling longer distance in motorbike. 
• Experience working with communities, and well-connected in forestry sector. 
• Strong proposal writing, project management, reporting and problem solving skills.  

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Nepal's environmental future,
• Collaborative and mission-driven work environment in a growing organization,
• Professional development and growth opportunities,
• Competitive compensation package,
• Flexible working arrangements.

Application Process

Interested candidates can submit your CV and cover letter to [email protected]  & [email protected] by 29th September 2026.