Tree for the future
Project Officer – Trees for the Future (February 2025)
📍 Location: Tanzania
📅 Application Deadline: March 10, 2025
About Trees for the Future (TREES)
At Trees for the Future (TREES), we believe that farmers hold the key to transforming the world. For over 30 years, we have been at the forefront of agroforestry training, helping farming communities build sustainable food systems, restore ecosystems, and boost local economies.
Through our Forest Garden Approach, we provide farmers with the tools and knowledge they need to rehabilitate degraded land, plant thousands of trees, and cultivate diverse crops, breaking the cycle of climate change and poverty.
Active in Kenya, Mali, Senegal, Tanzania, and Uganda, we have planted over 350 million trees and continue to empower farmers and communities.
In Tanzania, we currently work with over 8,000 farmers across Singida, Tabora, Mwanza, and Simiyu, supported by a team of 60 staff members. Our goal for 2025 is to plant 8 million trees, helping restore the land, protect biodiversity, and strengthen food security.
🔗 Learn more at: trees.org
About the Role: Project Officer
As a Project Officer (PO), you will play a key role in implementing TREES’ agroforestry projects in Simiyu. You will work closely with the Program Manager to ensure the success of the Forest Garden Approach, supporting farmers to restore their land, improve food security, and enhance their livelihoods.
📌 Key Responsibilities:
- Engage with stakeholders and communities to identify new project opportunities.
- Recruit and organize farmers into groups while identifying Lead Farmers for participation.
- Oversee training sessions, extension work, and monitoring activities to ensure high-quality implementation.
- Ensure farmers understand and willingly join the project, signing agreements through Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC).
- Organize and execute farmer training programs following TREES’ guidelines.
- Collaborate with the Program Manager to develop work plans and project reports.
- Maintain accurate records of tree planting activities and other project data.
- Provide mentorship and technical support to farmers, ensuring best practices in agroforestry.
- Ensure timely data collection and report submission, including weekly project updates.
- Assist in developing localized training materials for farmers.
- Support Assistant Project Officers (APOs) in improving farmers’ practices.
- Facilitate knowledge-sharing between project teams across different countries.
- Supervise Assistant Project Officers and oversee all project-related activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.
Who You Are
🌱 Passionate About TREES’ Mission – You are deeply committed to empowering farmers and promoting sustainable agriculture.
🔎 Detail-Oriented & Organized – You excel in coordinating project activities and managing data efficiently.
🗣 Strong Communicator & Team Player – You can mobilize farmer groups, train communities, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
👨🏫 A Skilled Trainer & Mentor – You can coach farmers and Lead Farmers in agroforestry best practices.
📊 A Problem-Solver & Adaptable Professional – You can handle challenges, think strategically, and support project success.
🌍 A Field Leader – You are ready to travel extensively within Simiyu and surrounding regions, supporting farmers on the ground.
Required Qualifications
✔ Education: A Bachelor’s degree in General Agriculture, Agroforestry, Forestry, Environmental Science, Agribusiness, Agricultural Education, Natural Resource Management, or related fields.
✔ Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in forestry, agroforestry, sustainable agriculture, or natural resource management.
✔ Technical Skills:
- Strong training facilitation and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to use smartphone applications for data collection.
✔ Language Skills: Fluency in English, Swahili, and local languages is highly preferred.
✔ Motorcycle License: A valid motorcycle license and experience riding off-road.
✔ Commitment to Learning: Willingness to continuously improve skills and stay updated on the Forest Garden Approach.
Work Environment & Benefits
Trees for the Future (TREES) fosters a diverse and inclusive work culture that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
🌿 What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Medical insurance
- Paid time off
- Multicultural work environment
- Opportunities for career growth and learning
How to Apply
📅 Application Deadline: March 10, 2025
📝 Required Documents:
1️⃣ Cover Letter – Explain why TREES’ mission excites you and why this role is a good fit.
2️⃣ Updated Resume (CV)
📌 Format: Submit documents in PDF or Word format.
🔗 Apply Now: Follow the link provided in the job posting to submit your application.
⏳ Note: Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Trees for the Future is an equal-opportunity employer. 🌍 We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, gender, ethnicity, age, disability, religion, or any other legally protected status.
📢 Join us in making a real impact on farmers, communities, and the planet! 🌱
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