Tree Supervisor

About One Acre Fund 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 a high-energy, strategic Tree Supervisor to drive our Agroforestry and farmer impact initiatives with 2-3+ years of experience in leading and ensuring thousands of farmers successfully adopt and plant high-quality seedlings. Responsibilities Seedling Marketing, Distribution & Training - Drive Adoption Targets: Plan and execute marketing, enrollment, and distribution strategies across 25–30 sites to meet annual seedling adoption and planting goals. - Distribution Planning & Execution: Partner with the Agroforestry Specialist to build distribution schedules and contingency plans for both vendor-supplied and out grower seedlings. - Capacity Building: Train temporary staff, Carbon Credits Officers, and farmers on best practices for seedling care, optimal planting windows, and safe handling during transport. - Mobilization Leadership: Lead field mobilization efforts to ensure farmers are fully informed, prepared, and equipped to successfully collect their seedlings. Data Collection, Auditing & Reporting - KPI Stewardship: Own team performance metrics and quality control measures, immediately escalating operational risks to the Agroforestry Specialist. - Field Audits: Conduct unannounced field audits to validate data, identify performance variances, and implement swift corrective action plans. - Impact Surveys: Lead the execution of tree impact surveys, ensuring field teams meet strict data collection and backcheck targets. - Continuous Improvement: Review training materials and translate field insights (successful farmer practices, recurring challenges) into actionable district training plans. Team Leadership & District Culture - People Management: Motivate and manage temporary staff and external stakeholders, fostering a workplace culture rooted in psychological safety, strong customer service, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) values. - Operations Coordination: Lead team meetings, build work plans, manage the performance tracker, and coordinate staff coverage to ensure seamless program continuity. - Workforce Administration: Manage temporary staff needs and coordinate with the Agroforestry Specialist on hiring or data changes. Financial Sustainability - Cost Controls: Maintain strict mindfulness of budgets and actively champion cost-control measures across all areas of field management. Career Growth and Development

- Education: Advanced Diploma or equivalent degree in a relevant field. - Leadership: Proven track record in a management or supervisory role, with experience leading field teams or external stakeholders. - Domain Expertise: Practical experience in Agriculture, Agroforestry/Tree Farming, or Community Development initiatives. - Technical & Analytical Skills: Highly proficient in modern workplace tools, including computers, email clients, and mobile tablet devices for field operations. Ability to handle basic data analysis, interpret field metrics, and translate survey results into actionable insights. - Language & Communication: Business-proficient written and spoken English, with the ability to clearly train staff and write concise operational reports.