Nursery Manager

Working at Vitara

Welcome to Vitara, a social enterprise committed to creating sustained income and impact for rural people in West Africa. We are a Dutch-Ghanaian scale-up that is passionate about driving economic growth and social development for smallholder farmers in rural communities in West-Africa. We believe that by empowering individuals to create their own livelihoods, we can make a lasting difference in their lives and communities. At Vitara, we value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

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Information

Location: Wa, Upper West Region, Ghana

Work Schedule: Fixed-Term

Start Date: December 1, 2026

Period: One (1) year

What does our software do?

Main Duties

Co-lead the implementation and establishment of a practical, climate-resilient and durable nursery, taking into account operational feasibility, local conditions and social needs.
Develop and maintain nursery operational protocols, including procedures for seed collection, propagation, seedling management, quality control and record keeping.
Manage day-to-day nursery operations, including watering, seeding, potting, weeding and general nursery maintenance.
Organize and facilitate nursery trainings and walk-throughs as Vitara’s representative.
Maintain accurate records of nursery expenditures, seedling production, stock and monitoring through the company’s application platform.
Co-develop and implement the seedling monitoring system in the company’s application platform, ensuring accurate and timely data collection.
Coordinate the sale and distribution of seedlings to external buyers and visitors.
Coordinate seedling logistics and transportation in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders

Qualification/Requirements

Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience in nursery management or tree propagation.
A Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Agroforestry, Horticulture, Agriculture, Plant Science, Environmental Science or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in seed collection, propagation and tree seedling production, preferably at a commercial or large-scale nursery.
Experience managing day-to-day nursery operations, including seedling care, quality control, stock management and production planning.
Experience developing and implementing nursery protocols and standard operating procedures.
Experience managing or coordinating nursery staff and organising daily work activities.
Strong record-keeping and data management skills; experience with digital monitoring or data management systems is an advantage.
Experience working with native/local tree species and/or agroforestry systems is an advantage.
Experience coordinating seedling sales, distribution and logistics is an advantage.
Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities and meet production targets.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to conduct trainings and represent the company to visitors and partners.
Willingness to work hands-on in the nursery and travel to rural/field locations as required.
Fluency in English; knowledge of relevant local languages is an advantage.

Application Process

Vitara is seeking a hands-on Nursery Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the tree nursery, ensure efficient nursery management, and coordinate tree planting activities.