Jobs at Africa Management Solutions Limited (AMSOL)

Description of Job Task and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the care and maintenance of trees including safe removal of dead or unwanted branches, diagnosing, and treating diseased trees, and other actions to promote trees health.
• May instruct others as to which trees to be treated, branches to be pruned and what applications to be used.
• Repairs, cables, fertilizes, waters, and prunes trees and other woody plants; removes dead, diseased, or declining trees and woody plants.
• Plants and transplants woody plants to include hole preparation, backfilling, staking, pruning, watering, and mulching.
• Recognizes disease and insect problems of trees and woody plants and applies appropriate treatments.
• May assist in various maintenance activities as required.
• Maintains records of work performed.
• May lead, guide, and train staff performing related work as appropriate to the area of operation.
• Assists in maintaining tree inventory records.
• Identifies potentially hazardous trees and other tree-related problems.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Basic Job Qualifications: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of tree maintenance and arboriculture.
• Knowledge of pesticides and their application; thorough knowledge of the safety precautions of the trade.
• Must have Skills in the use of equipment of the trade including power and hand tools; ability to identify tree species, common insects and diseases; ability to plan, lay out and supervise the work of others; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
• Must have knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS).
• Must have good oral and written communication skills which enable to effectively liaise with clients, other departments within the organization, subcontractors and clients, and report directly to the Senior Management.
• Particular attention to details, good project management skills.
• Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
• Must be contract oriented and computer literate in Microsoft Office and Office and GIS software.
• Must have a valid and be able to obtain Non-Pro or Professional driver’s license with restriction code of at least 2.

Job Specifications: Special Certifications or Training

• Must have passed an extensive examination covering all facets of arboriculture by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) as a Certified Arborist.
• Registered Professional Forester licensed by the Government of Nationality is preferred.

Education:

• Must have bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Horticulture, or Urban Forestry or closely related field, based on a four-year course of study from an accredited university or college; with U.S. equivalence for non-U.S. Citizen is highly desired

Experience:

• Must have a minimum of three years’ full-time experience working in the professional tree care industry.
• The Arborist Certification Shall Be Used For All Tree Pruning Evolutions.

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Description of Job Task and Responsibilities:

Public Relations

• Assist in organizing and execution of different events, campaigns etc.
• Invent ways to streamline communication and plan execution
• Conduct research to support PR planning
• Support relations with stakeholders, media, vendors etc.
• Assist in tracking media coverage or PR metrics (e.g. web analytics)
• Manage calendars (editorial, press conferences, events etc.)
• Suggest innovative ideas in brainstorming sessions
• Draft and design different type of PR content (for example media announcements, newsletters and proposals)
• Edit and proofread press releases, proposals, videos and presentations
• Participate in brainstorming and planning sessions
• Build and maintain long-term relations with clients, media, vendors etc.
• Examine and document media coverage and track relevant PR metrics
• Maintain contact databases and mailing lists with updates
• Create project-specific media lists to support PR team
• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential
• Other duties as assigned from time to time

Business Development

• Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings
• Communicating new services developments to prospective clients
• Researching organizations and individuals to find new opportunities
• Developing ways to improve the customer experience and build brand loyalty
• Overseeing the development of marketing literature
• Contacting potential clients to establish rapport and arrange meetings.
• Increasing the value of current customers while attracting new ones.
• Planning and preparing presentations
• Identifies trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements.
• Finding and developing new markets and improving sales.
• Developing quotes and proposals for clients.
• Developing growth strategies and plans
• Managing and retaining relationships with existing clients

KPIs

• Business Achieved
• Number of proposals developed
• Number of calls and emails sent out
• Number of meetings attended

Note:

• Other duties as assigned from time to time

Academic Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in PR & Communication, Degree/Diploma in Marketing or related field

Job Skills & Personal Attributes

• Strong Communication skills
• Ability to manage a team and a complex project and multitask
• Excellent organization skills
• Public relations skills
• Strong Sales &Marketing skills
• Proficient in computer skills-word, excel, outlook & PowerPoint.
• In-depth knowledge of PR and marketing process and best practices
• Experience with social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook etc.)
• Excellent communication, presentation and leadership skills
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Aptitude in presentation and public speaking
• Attention to details

Key Skills

• Reliability
• Flexibility
• Teamwork
• Professionalism

Experience:

• At least 3 years Relevant Experience.