Program Area Manager - Magu, Mwanza

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 Mwanza, and this Program Area Manager (PAM) leads the Program Area in Magu, Mwanza, reporting to the Senior Manager Field Programs. The PAM provides day-to-day programmatic and operational leadership, implements the PA's Long Term Plans in line with the organization's Strategic Plan, and works closely with the Country Office and district authorities.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and lead projects benefiting smallholder farmers, and provide operational support to project staff so resources are used effectively.
• Establish, guide and oversee annual plans and budgets, and supervise adherence to TREES global policies and values.
• Oversee Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) systems, corrective measures and improvement plans, and support staff development through mentoring and coaching.
• Lead the PA team, set goals and KPIs, and manage recruitment, performance and workforce planning with People and Culture.
• Operationalize strategy through annual and quarterly plans, quarterly reviews, project internal reviews, and regular MEL data uploads.
• Manage strategic partnerships with regional stakeholders, government counterparts and development organizations, and represent TREES in stakeholder meetings.
• Manage the PA's expenditure within the approved budget, prepare monthly budget requests, and ensure compliance with financial policy and internal controls.
• Drive innovation and change, propose improvements, and develop contingency plans for program sustainability.

Required profile

• Post-graduate degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, agriculture or a similar field.
• At least 5-10 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 work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Applicant must be legally authorized to work in Tanzania.

Required skills

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

What we offer

• A multicultural, collegial work environment.
• Competitive salary, comprehensive medical insurance, workers' compensation and substantial paid time off.

Applications are submitted by cover letter and resume as PDFs by November 19th, 2026, on a rolling basis.