Tree Specialist at One Acre Fund — August 2026
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa’s farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings...
Tree Specialist
One Acre Fund August 2026=
Job Description
About One Acre Fund
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa’s farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.
Our Tanzania program, founded in 2013, supports more than 100,000 farmers with quality farm supplies, as well as fruit trees. Our team in Tanzania is headquartered in Iringa and supported by three smaller offices—Mbeya and Njombe in the southern highlands, and Moshi in the north where the team is focused on expanding our services to new clients. One Acre Fund works in select areas in the Iringa and Mbeya regions, with a growing presence in the country’s north.
About the Role
Seeking an operational leader with 2+ years of experience to drive One Acre Fund tree marketing and distribution in Tanzania. Manage up to 7 Supervisors, engage key partners & scale farmer enrollment, with a path to broader program portfolio growth. Tree Specialist at One Acre Fund — August 2026
Responsibilities
- Program Marketing, Sales & Distribution Strategy: Lead the execution of annual marketing, farmer enrollment, and seedling distribution strategies across designated districts to drive product adoption, sales, and farmer participation.
- Field Execution & Operational Leadership: Direct field operations across 100–150 sites, managing species selection, seedling distribution pipelines, and post-distribution survival tracking to meet impact and sustainability goals.
- Team Management & Capacity Building: Directly manage and mentor 6–10 Tree Supervisors, setting clear performance targets and providing training on technical agroforestry practices, behavioral change techniques, and customer service.
- Farmer Training & Community Engagement: Develop and deliver high-quality training materials for farmers on tree management, agroforestry techniques, and long-term care to maximize post-distribution seedling survival rates.
- Stakeholder Coordination & Integration: Partner with local government stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and external partners to maintain program alignment, streamline operations, and support program-wide integration.
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career. Careeradvice blog
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
- 2+ year of relevant Experience: Proven track record in field operations, program marketing, product adoption, sales, or community behavioral change initiatives.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of agroforestry practices, tree management, seedling pipelines, or agricultural extension work.
- Leadership & Team Management: Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring field-based teams (such as supervisors or extension workers) to meet performance targets.
- Educational Background: Degree or equivalent training in Agroforestry, Agriculture, Marketing, Business Administration, Development Studies, or a related field.
- Communication & Stakeholder Management: Excellent interpersonal, training, and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with rural farming communities and local stakeholders.
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Location
- Njombe, Tanzania or Mbeya, Tanzania
Benefits
- Health insurance, paid time off
Contract Duration: 1 year
- Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Tanzania.
Application Deadline: 20 November 2026.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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