Field Operations Senior Manager at Trees for the Future (TREES)

WHO WE ARE 
At Trees for the Future (TREES), we believe farmers have
the power to transform the world. For over 30 years, we’ve been a global
leader in agroforestry training, partnering with farming families to
build vibrant economies, sustainable food systems, and thriving
ecosystems. Through our signature Forest Garden Approach—a proven
nature-based solution—farmers restore their land, plant thousands of
trees, and grow diverse crops, breaking cycles of climate change and
generational poverty. By reclaiming their agency, farmers are creating
new possibilities for their families, communities, and the environment.
Active in Kenya, Mali, Senegal, Tanzania, and Uganda, TREES has planted
over 350 million trees to date. Joining our passionate, collaborative
team means empowering farmers to lead lasting change for people and the
planet.
 
In Tanzania, we partner with over 8,000 farmers across
Singida, Tabora, Mwanza, and Simiyu, supported by over 63 dedicated
staff. Together, we will plant 8 million trees this year, restore
degraded landscapes, enhance biodiversity, and strengthen local food
systems. By adopting the Forest Garden Approach, farmers are leading the
charge for sustainable development and creating brighter futures for
their communities.
Learn more at trees.org

THE ROLE 
The Field Operations Senior Manager is responsible and
accountable for the effective and efficient leadership of all TREES
program delivery, through the provision of day-to-day technical and
operational support across different regions where we operate. S/he will
be expected to provide strategic direction and manage program delivery,
driving culture, capability, and transformation. S/he will work closely
with the operation as well as program teams to deliver integrated
solutions to accelerate program planning, budgeting, delivery, and
evaluate all aspects of TREES Tanzania field programs. S/he will
supervise the Program Managers. This position reports to the Country
Director and is based in Mwanza with extensive travel to the regions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic leadership to the field program offices
  to innovatively implement and deliver on the program targets and results
  in line with the strategic plan and annual plan.
• Lead and develop creative and innovative program delivery
  management systems for each project and ensure they are inclusive and
  gender transformative.
• Effectively supervise a dynamic team of staff, provide
  coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and
  complete performance assessments.
• Ensure best practices in project management are
  continually developed and used with appropriate project management
  frameworks in place.
• Ensure program reviews are regularly and effectively
  conducted to drive planning and monitoring the delivery progress to the
  agreed quality level.
• Lead in the planning of activities for projects to ensure they are in line with the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework.
• Ensure accountability, learning, and knowledge management as part of enhancing TREES’ visibility.
• Monitor key performance indicators and in partnership with
  Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) team, take deliberate steps
  to improve quality programming and ensure standards are met.
• Lead and support local implementing partners’ capacity-building initiatives to deliver quality programming.
• Conduct risk assessments in the program delivery, plan the mitigation, and escalate to management.
• Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource
  levels, and systems to deliver projects, including the engagement of
  external resources as required.
• Ensure compliance with TREES and country policies and
  other Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) as determined by country
  leadership.
• Work closely with the seed bank to ensure high-quality
  tree seed collection, quality checks, germination tests, seed
  consolidation, and distribution to projects in a timely manner.
• Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.

WHO YOU ARE  

• An enthusiastic advocate for TREES’ mission and values. You
  are inspired to empower and support a team working to grow vibrant
  regional economies, thriving food systems, and a healthier planet. You
  thrive on a close-knit team that values shared integrity, inclusive
  collaboration, sustainable resilience, and continuous learning.
• You are technically proficient in agroforestry and climate resilience. You have a deep understanding of sustainable agriculture, carbon offset projects, and farmer adaptation strategies.
• A strategic operations professional.
  You provide strategic leadership to field program offices, ensuring
  innovative implementation and delivery of program targets in alignment
  with the strategic plan and annual goals.
• You are a proactive and creative problem solver. You
  lead the development of creative and innovative program delivery
  management systems for each project, focusing on inclusivity and
  transformative approaches.
• You are a team-player extraordinaire.
  You thrive in a close-knit team environment that values shared
  integrity, inclusive collaboration, sustainable resilience, and
  continuous learning.
• An effective trainer and capacity builder. You
  are experienced in developing staff and partner skills, ensuring teams
  have the technical knowledge to implement programs successfully.
• A data-driven decision-maker. You
  leverage monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks to track
  program impact, improve performance, and ensure accurate reporting.
• A skilled relationship builder. You establish and maintain strong partnerships with government agencies, donors, and local communities to advance program goals.
• An effective communicator in cross-cultural settings. You bring excellent verbal and written communication skills, tailoring your approach to resonate across diverse audiences.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS 

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Agriculture, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies, or a related field
• Minimum of 6 years’ work experience in a program
  management position with progressive responsibilities in the
  international NGO space.
• Excellent track record of providing organizational and
  leadership support to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of
  programs and projects.
• Excellent interpersonal, networking, and negotiation
  skills with staff, government, and partners motivated by high-quality
  service delivery.
• Ability to think clearly and analytically, set priorities, solve problems, and make timely and appropriate decisions.
• Strong communication capabilities with excellent proficiency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
• Experience in planning, budgeting, and executing complex strategies.
• Track record of successfully managing multiple large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of systems used to track performance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND BENEFITS  
TREES is an International Organization that strives to be
the best home for staff wanting to make an impact on the farmers we
serve. We believe that the diversity of our staff contributes to
excellence. TREES values collaboration and teamwork that fosters
increased engagement and innovation for professional growth.
 
We offer a multicultural, collegial work environment with a
competitive salary, comprehensive medical insurance, workers’
compensation, and substantial paid time off, including annual leave and
sick leave.
 
APPLY
If this opportunity speaks to you, please apply with 1) a
cover letter that explains why TREES’ work excites you and why this role
is a fit for you, and 2) your resume, by July 29^th, 2025. Ensure both documents are shared as PDF or Word documents. We review applications on a rolling basis.
 
Trees for the Future is an equal-opportunity
employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity,
religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual
orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran
status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, or other
characteristics or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

We embrace and value diverse skill sets and
backgrounds. We are a community of leaders who are proud to represent
many different national, racial, ethnic, socio-economic, religious,
gender, and other identities. Our diversity as a community is our
strength, driving our ability to be empathetic, visionary, and effective
leaders. 
Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 
How to Apply:
This is Full-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.