Program Area Manager - Bariadi, Simiyu

About the role

Trees for the Future (TREES) is a nonprofit that partners with African farmers to turn degraded land into thriving businesses through regenerative farming. Its Tanzania office covers five regions, including Simiyu, and this Program Area Manager (PAM) is based in Bariadi, Simiyu. The PAM leads the day-to-day program and operations of the Program Area, reports to the Senior Manager Field Programs and must be legally authorised to work in Tanzania.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and lead projects that benefit smallholder farmers, and give operational support to project staff so resources are used effectively.
• Keep PA annual plans and budgets on track, aligning with country strategic plans and global policies.
• Oversee Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) systems, corrective measures and improvement plans.
• Manage staff: set goals, recruit and train, coach and mentor, and support KPI development.
• Lead quarterly reviews of plans and budgets, project internal reviews, and prepare procurement plans and cash forecasts.
• Build partnerships with government counterparts and development organisations, and represent TREES in stakeholder meetings.
• Manage the PA's expenditure within budget, ensure compliance with financial policy and internal controls, and prepare monthly budget requests.
• Drive innovation and change, and support program sustainability and community participation.

Required profile

• Post-graduate degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, agriculture or a similar field.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in agricultural development, at mid to senior management level; agroforestry experience is an added advantage.
• Experience managing staff, including training, coaching and mentoring.
• Ability to communicate authoritatively, write reports and present orally.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure with minimal supervision.

Required skills

• Solid knowledge of agroforestry, sustainable food systems and climate change policies.
• Results-based management tools and reporting processes.
• Carbon credit project management.
• Program management and team building.

What we offer

• Competitive salary of 3,856,266.91 to 4,978,505 TZS per month (Tanzania head office).
• Comprehensive medical insurance, workers' compensation and substantial paid time off.

Applicants submit a cover letter and a resume as PDFs by November 19th, 2026; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.