Assistant Project Officer
Company: Trees for the Future (TREES)
Location: Simiyu, Tanzania
Application Deadline: COB March 10th 2025
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in a relevant field (e.g., Agriculture, Agroforestry, Environmental Science, Agribusiness, Forestry, or related disciplines)
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience in agroforestry, climate-smart, and sustainable agriculture
- Background in participatory training and facilitation is preferred
- Proficiency in smartphone applications for data collection
- Valid motorcycle license with off-road and on-road riding experience with a proven safe riding history
- Fluency in spoken and written English, Swahili, and preferably the local language(s)
Competencies
- Enthusiastic Advocate for TREES’ Mission
- Farmer-Focused Field Supporter
- Skilled Trainer & Community Facilitator
- Detail-Oriented Data Manager
- Effective Collaborator & Reporter
- Reliable and Adaptable Professional
- Strong alignment with organizational values and positive culture
Responsibilities
- Undertake scouting and documentation of potential project areas for expansion, mobilize and recruit farmers
- Support stakeholder and farmer dialogue and consultative meetings with project farmers and organize farmers into groups
- Provide relevant training and skills development to farmers on the Forest Garden Approach agroforestry model and as per TREES’ training framework
- Provide Forest Garden extension services, field visits and coordinate the establishment of Forest Gardens
- Undertake monthly data collection, participate in regular Field Area Measurements and Monitoring & Evaluation (MEL) activities
- Update and maintain accurate farmer records
- Support and organize monthly Lead Farmer meetings and advise farmers on the best Forest Garden farming practices
- Sensitize farmers to farmer contracts requirements, administer farmer contracts, monitor and report on farmer contract administration
- Collaborate with the Project Officers to inform project reports and plans for all participating Farmer Groups
- Ensure timely data collection and report submission, including the Monthly Reporting Form (MRF) to the Project Officer
- Assist with the development and/or translation of locally appropriate training materials
- Provide information and accomplish additional tasks in a timely manner as requested by the Project Officer, Program Manager or the Country Director