Forestry Extensionist at Global Resource Alliance
Job Description
The Forestry Extensionist will assist in implementing all aspects of the Forestry component of the project being attached to the Forester. S/he reports directly to the Forester and when needed shall assist the Agroforestry component, M&E Officer. S/he assists development, implementation and evaluation of core aspects of the Forestry program. S/he is the Nursery Manager responsible for coordination of all nursery activities from seed securing, sawing, planting, tending & managing, diseased and insect control, nursery equipment, etc.
Responsibilities
Core duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Work closely with the Forester in the component’s programs and activities.
- Participate in the implementation of all forestry intervention activities within project villages to drive the project towards Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) best practices
- Participate fully in supporting the creation of a Butiama Hill Forest Reserve under Joint Forest Management that is formally recognized under Forest Act led by the F
- Assist in M&E processes and conduct surveys in coordination with the Forester and M&E Officer
- Assist the component administrative requests/documents
- Assist the component in procurement of all items for the forestry program and tree nursery
- Produce quality deliverables on time
Required Qualifications
- Diploma in agroforestry, agriculture, forestry, rural development or equivalent.
- A minimum of two years’ relevant work experience with forestry related programs, preferably in Tanzania
- Excellent project skills and experience with work plans, M&E, community interactions, training, and reporting
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with stakeholders from different backgrounds: local communities, technical and non-technical and international partners
- Fluent in Swahili and good command of English – (speaking and writing)
- In possession of a driving license and experience with riding motorbikes and vehicles
- Able to relocate and flexible in terms of work hours, traveling and living conditions
- Must be a citizen of Tanzania
Terms & Conditions
- Contract type: full-time renewable contract initially for 1 (one) year subject to six months probationary period
- Location: Butiama, Mara Region
- Hours of Work: minimum of 8 hours per day (flexibility in daily hours is essential)
- Reporting line: report directly to the Forester
- Package: competitive package for a small NGO, with remuneration based on experience
Other requirements
- In possession of a driving license, experience with driving motorbikes is considered a plus
- Flexible in terms of traveling and living conditions.
How to apply
Deadline: 30 June, 2025
Send your application to Madaraka Nyerere, GRA-TZ Director: trainergra@gmail.com
Application must include:
- Job description in email subject line: “Agroforestry Extensionist”
- Cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and confirming your availability for the assignment
- CV with phone number and email address
- Relevant certificates, degrees, diplomas
- Minimum of three professional references, including at least one from a previous employer
Applicants failing to deliver the above documents will not be considered.
Due to the anticipated number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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