Operations Manager at Ecoplanet Bamboo Rwanda Ltd:
(Deadline 04-09-2026)
Operations Manager, Rwanda
About us
EcoPlanet Bamboo is leading the commercialization of bamboo
as a sustainable, deforestation-free, climate friendly, alternative fibre for
some of the world's largest industries. We are a triple bottom line company
putting equal emphasis on people, planet and profit, and building a team that
is collaborative, entrepreneurial and passionate about driving sustainable
development and long-term positive impact through business.
Our operations are expanding with carbon financed bamboo
farms in Nicaragua, South Africa, Ghana, Rwanda and the Philippines. Our
projects apply our successful model of landscape restoration, providing a
solution to three of the world's most critical environmental problems: the need
for effective solutions to mitigate global climate change; holistic restoration
of the world's most degraded landscapes; and a growing population that requires
sustainable alternatives for consumer products and markets that still
contribute to deforestation and deforestation driven emissions.
In Rwanda, our projects are providing environmental
solutions that protect watersheds through riparian plantings and expand the
habitat of endangered Mountain Gorillas.
The role
We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to take
full accountability for the delivery of EcoPlanet Bamboo's Annual Planting and
Operations Plan across our Rwanda districts.
This is a field-dominant leadership role requiring rigorous
operational discipline, strong in-field presence, and consistent application of
the POLC management framework (Planning, Organising, Leading, Control) to drive
productivity, quality, safety, and compliance across all operations.
The role is HQ-based in Kigali, with a minimum of three days
per week in the field, rotating across all 13 districts, and daily morning check-ins
with your Supervisors. You will manage 3 Supervisors overseeing 31 Technicians,
and work closely with technicians, nursery teams, and corporate support
functions.
Key responsibilities
Operational planning & execution
- Translate
the Annual Planting & Operations Plan into clear daily, weekly, and
monthly execution plans
- Develop
and distribute weekly work plans with defined daily targets by activity,
compartment, and workforce
- Ensure
proactive availability of tools, plants, fertiliser, water, equipment, machinery,
and vehicles
- Set
and enforce quantitative productivity targets and quality standards
- Optimise
labour planning across direct staff, seasonal labour, and contractors
- Manage
nurseries and ensure operations within these contract nurseries meet performance
standards for plant quality and timely delivery.
Field management, quality control & compliance
- Maintain
a strong in-field presence to enforce SOP, EHS, silvicultural,
environmental, and FSC standards
- Conduct
structured, randomised compartment-level audits across all districts
- Review
operational performance across all 13 districts weekly and implement
corrective action where required
- Enforce
consequence management for repeated non-compliance, poor quality, or
safety violations
SOP ownership & continuous improvement
- Translate
SOPs into daily operational discipline in the field
- Lead
SOP improvement cycles based on audits, operational challenges, and
lessons learned
- Ensure
version control, training, and consistent implementation across all
districts
Reporting & records
- Oversee
plant production, quality, age-class suitability, and delivery schedules
prior to planting acceptance
- Provide
weekly operational performance reports to the General Manager and Corporate
Team
- Ensure
accurate and timely operational, EHS, equipment, and spatial reporting
What you bring
Technical & operational
- Strong
silviculture or field operations expertise
- Workforce
and resource planning capability, with disciplined execution
- Data-driven
decision-making and spatial data understanding
Leadership
- Assertive,
fair, and highly accountable leadership style
- Ability
to mentor and coach Supervisors in structured management behaviour
- Strong
in-field presence with disciplined operational follow-through
Experience & qualifications
- Degree
in Agriculture, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, or related field
- 8–10+
years' operational experience in commercial forestry, agriculture, or field
environments
- Proven
experience managing large workforces
- Strong
understanding of planting operations and chemical application
- Solid
Excel and software capability to manage multiple parallel projects
- Training
in Health & Safety, FSC-compliant Herbicide Use, and Supervisory
Management is advantageous
- A
Driving Licence category B is a MUST
Working conditions
- HQ-based
in Kigali with significant scheduled field time (minimum three days per
week)
- Outdoor
work in varied and sometimes challenging terrain
- Occasional
weekend or public holiday work where operational need requires
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer a competitive remuneration package, growth
opportunities and a platform from which to do exciting and meaningful work with
an ambitious and passionate team in a vibrant global company that is working
towards driving sustainable change.
TO APPLY
If you are a hands-on operations leader with the discipline,
presence, and experience delivering complex field operations at scale, send
your CV and a one-page cover letter that highlights your fit for the role
to abolo@ecoplanetbamboo.com .
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