In a significant employment initiative for September 2024, One Acre Fund, a leading non-profit agricultural organization, has announced 260 job vacancies. This recruitment drive includes an impressive 200 positions for Forestry Officers and 60 openings for Carbon Payment Project Officers. This presents a valuable opportunity for professionals passionate about environmental sustainability and community development to work with an organization that aims to improve the lives of smallholder farmers across East Africa and beyond.
One Acre Fund’s Mission and Impact
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund focuses on supporting small-scale farmers by providing them with financing, agricultural training, and market access to help them improve their crop yields and income. The organization works across several African countries, including Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and Malawi, and has earned a reputation for its sustainable farming practices and impactful programs.
With this new wave of job openings, One Acre Fund continues to scale its operations, furthering its commitment to environmental sustainability and carbon reduction projects, while enhancing local communities’ livelihoods.
1. Forestry Officer (200 Positions)
One of the key roles available is for Forestry Officers, with a total of 200 positions open. These officers will play a vital role in forestation and reforestation efforts across the regions where One Acre Fund operates. The job involves working closely with smallholder farmers to promote tree planting as part of broader environmental conservation initiatives. By increasing forest cover and reducing soil degradation, these efforts will not only protect the environment but also contribute to long-term agricultural productivity for farmers.
Key Responsibilities for Forestry Officers include:
- Overseeing tree planting and forest management projects.
- Collaborating with local farmers and communities to promote sustainable land-use practices.
- Monitoring and evaluating the success of reforestation efforts.
- Training farmers in agroforestry techniques and ensuring tree health and growth.
How to Apply for Forestry Officer Positions
Ensure your application includes your current location, the district where you are applying to work, at least 3 preferred villages, and indicate whether you are willing to work in other villages apart from those you have suggested. Check here for the list of villages with available job openings.
Submit your application online. Send your application letter and CV via the following link: https://bit.ly/fomumtandao. OR Send your application (cover letter and CV) to our offices or One Acre Fund stores located in the Iringa, Njombe, Mbeya & Songwe regions. Villages with Officer positions can be found here: https://bit.ly/nafasi. The deadline for submitting job applications is: September 20, 2024.
Note:
For any challenges or if you need further clarification, call or send a message to the following numbers:
- MBEYA, MBOZI & SONGWE: 0769819461
- KILOLO, IRINGA, MUFINDI: 0757242199
- NJOMBE & WANGING’OMBE: 0764079771
If you are from areas outside the villages where Tree Officer positions are available, One Acre Fund will not cover any relocation costs.
This role provides a unique opportunity for professionals to make a direct, positive impact on climate change and the livelihoods of rural farmers.
2. Carbon Payment Project Officer (60 Positions)
Another key part of One Acre Fund’s environmental sustainability initiative is the Carbon Payment Project Officer role, with 60 vacancies available. This role will be crucial in managing the organization’s efforts to leverage carbon credits as a means of supporting smallholder farmers while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Key Responsibilities for Carbon Payment Project Officers include:
- Developing and implementing carbon payment programs in rural areas.
- Working with smallholder farmers to track carbon sequestration through reforestation and sustainable farming practices.
- Managing partnerships with carbon markets to ensure farmers are compensated fairly for their carbon-reducing activities.
- Educating communities on the benefits of carbon markets and how they contribute to global climate goals.
How to Apply for Carbon Payment Project Officer Positions
Ensure that your application clearly indicates your current location, the district where you are applying to work, at least 3 villages where you prefer to work, and specify whether you are willing to work in villages other than those you have suggested. Check here for the List of Villages with Job Openings.
Submit your application (your cover letter and CV) to our offices or One Acre Fund shops located in Iringa and Njombe regions. Online Submission: Submit your cover letter and CV through this online platform: https://forms.gle/mSf8KmbQcqnaTQPL7The deadline for submitting job applications is 15th September, 2024.
Note:
- For any challenges you may encounter, call 0800713888 for further clarification.
- If you are from an area different from the villages where Carbon Payment Officer positions are available, One Acre Fund will not cover any relocation costs.
These vacancies represent a unique opportunity for professionals in environmental sustainability and carbon management to work with a globally recognized organization committed to making a tangible impact on climate change and rural development.
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