Descriptions
SUMMARY
OVERVIEW
- Compassionate Carbon Tanzania Ltd is a mission-driven organization specializing in developing and implementing landscape-scale forest carbon projects through Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) and Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+).
- The organization collaborates with local communities to restore landscapes, create jobs, protect ecosystems, and mitigate climate change.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with Compassionate Carbon Tanzania’s leadership to identify, explore, and secure restoration access to new sites throughout the country based on established targets and priorities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop reforestation strategies that optimize carbon sequestration while also considering species selection, planting techniques, ecosystem diversity, and long-term maintenance.
- Conduct landscape assessments and stakeholder consultations to inform strategy development.
- Contextualize restoration strategies and nursery planning processes to match the relevant ecosystems included in the operating areas.
- Ensure planting meets organizational SOPs for species selection criteria, including the management of and ensuring compliance with the approved species list.
- Establish program workplans, implementation plans, and relevant budgets.
- Oversee establishment and management of large-scale tree nurseries to support restoration work, ensuring appropriate timelines for seed collection, propagation, and planting.
- Work with nursery and planting teams to troubleshoot propagation, germination, or survival issues in restoration project areas.
- Ensure effective coordination of planting schedules and seed/seedling supply chain for effective and timely planting efforts.
- Represent the restoration team to internal stakeholders across the organization, including MEAL / MRV, marketing, technical, and other regional and global stakeholders, to ensure effective communication and coordination.
- Collaborate with other NGOs, CBOs, and other agencies within the landscape to implement restoration-related programs.
- Keep abreast of local and regional restoration and community initiatives to inform Country Director and Senior Leadership Team as needed.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential partners—both in-country and internationally.
- Lead, guide, and support a high-performing team; mentor staff, set clear goals, monitor progress, and promote a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Horticulture, Botany, Environmental Sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation, or relevant international development field required; Masters Degree preferred.
- At least 5 years relevant experience in hands-on forest restoration or commercial timber production.
- Strong technical forestry expertise together with strong program and people management skills.
BENEFITS
- No information provided.
DEADLINE
- No information provided.
JOB TYPE
- Full-time
- LOCAL NATIONALS ONLY
- employment is through Compassionate Carbon Tanzania Ltd (Tanzanian-registered affiliate of Eden: People+Planet; visa sponsorship is not available)
HOW TO APPLY
Use the application link below to open the official application form.
