Zambia Agroforestry Coordinator [Renewable]

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips more than 4 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 her income and assets on supported land by more than 40 percent, while permanently improving her climate resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 8,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.

In Zambia, our focus is on agroforestry. We provide farmers with a package of different tree varieties and the training they need to create an additional source of income while strengthening their resilience in the face of a changing climate. The tree package provides farmers with a range of benefits, from medicinal use to food and timber. In the longer term, we also plan to help farmers generate income through the carbon credit market. We are headquartered in Kabwe and operate throughout the Central Province, including Chibombo, Chisamba, Kapiri, and Luano districts, where most people rely on agriculture for their livelihoods. To learn more about our work, look at our Zambia program blog.

About the Role

We are seeking professionals to join our team as Agroforestry Coordinators. You will collaborate with the agroforestry lead to oversee seedling production, including nursery establishment, training, and monitoring, to meet program demand. You will report to the Agroforestry Lead, and you will help contribute to our mission of driving positive change in agroforestry practices and making a meaningful difference in the lives of farmers.

Responsibilities

• You will lead the field execution of the agroforestry strategy as designed by the Agroforestry Specialist.
• You will run trials of tree seedling production and setting up Decentralized nurseries.
• You will set monthly and weekly targets for the tree field team for tree seedling production.
• You will provide training content to the tree field team to maximize seedling production.
• You will be directly responsible for the recruitment and management of the tree field team.

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.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• 3+ years of experience in tree nurseries, agroforestry seedling production and forestry extension.
• Have a motorbike license or are willing to get a motorbike license
• You have people and project management experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft excel (can perform complex functions) or Google Sheets.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Serenje, Choma; Zambia

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off 

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Zambia.

Application Deadline

28 April 2025. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

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.