Tree Specialist

Full-timeOnsiteNegotiableCloses Nov 20

Official job description

We are seeking a Tree Specialist to lead tree marketing, farmer enrollment, seedling distribution, and field operations for One Acre Fund in Tanzania. The role manages Tree Supervisors, supports farmer adoption and training, coordinates with government and other stakeholders, and helps scale the organization’s tree programme while improving seedling survival and long-term programme impact.

Responsibilities

Lead annual tree marketing and farmer enrollment activities.
Develop and implement seedling distribution strategies.
Drive product adoption, sales, and farmer participation across assigned districts.
Oversee field operations across approximately 100–150 sites.
Manage species selection and seedling distribution pipelines.
Track post-distribution seedling survival rates.
Ensure programme impact and sustainability targets are achieved.
Manage and mentor 6–10 Tree Supervisors.
Set clear performance targets for field teams.
Train staff in agroforestry practices, behavioral change techniques, and customer service.
Monitor team performance and provide ongoing support.
Develop farmer training materials.
Train farmers on tree management and agroforestry techniques.
Promote proper long-term care of seedlings.
Work with local government authorities and other stakeholders.
Coordinate with internal teams and external partners.
Maintain alignment between the tree programme and broader organizational activities.
Improve operational coordination and programme integration.

Requirements

At least 2 years of relevant experience in field operations, programme marketing, product adoption, sales, or community behavioral change initiatives.
Degree or equivalent training in Agroforestry, Agriculture, Marketing, Business Administration, Development Studies, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of agroforestry, tree management, seedling distribution, or agricultural extension.
Experience leading and mentoring field-based teams such as supervisors or extension workers.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong training and community-engagement abilities.
Ability to work effectively with rural farming communities.
Ability to work effectively with government stakeholders.

Required skills & tools

AgroforestryTree Programme ManagementSeedling DistributionField OperationsFarmer EnrollmentAgricultural ExtensionCommunity EngagementTeam LeadershipFarmer TrainingStakeholder Coordination

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About the Employer

One Acre Fund

Farming, Ranching, Forestry

One Acre Fund supplies smallholder farmers in Africa with the financing and training they need to grow more food and earn more money. Instead of giving handouts, we invest in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We supply a complete service bundle of seeds and fertilizer, financing, training, and market facilitation and we deliver these services within walking distance of more than 1 million rural farmers we serve. We measure success in our ability to make farmers more prosperous and we always put Farmers First. www.oneacrefund.org

HeadquartersMbeya, Tanzania