JOB DETAILS:
Alliance Ginneries Limited (AGL) is an agro-based company situated in the Bariadi District within Simiyu Region. Alliance Ginneries is 100 km away from Mwanza City and 42 km away from Bariadi Town along Bariadi Magu Road.

Alliance has been actively participating in the cotton business since 1999 with her operations covering four Regions within the Lake Zone: Simiyu, Mwanza, Shinyanga, and Mara. Alliance has been actively involved in supporting cotton farmers through contract farming.

The company’s main operation is the sourcing and processing of raw cotton, for which it relies on smallholder farmers. The raw cotton is converted into cotton lint in Alliance’s specialized cotton ginnery in Kasori Village.

AGL Tanzania anticipates signing a partnership agreement with C-Quest Capital LCC, a USbased Social Impact Carbon developer to implement a pilot project on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in the Bariadi district, Maswa district, and Itilima district in Simiyu region. The goal of the program is to improve livelihoods, food security, and resilience to climate change in Tanzania by restoring ecosystem services and improving the management of agricultural, pastoral, and forest areas contributing to carbon emissions reductions. This program will enable and build substantial carbon sinks and sequestration opportunities, allowing viable returns to both farmers and investors.

The company calls for applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians to fill the vacant posts of Field Officers (6) and Project Accountant (1) under the program. Those interested and qualified, both male and female, are encouraged to apply. The responsibilities and requirements for each position are described below:

Job Title: Field Officer - Nature-Based Solutions
Locations: Maswa/Bariadi, Maswa, and Itilima district (village-based).

Position Summary:
The Field Officer will be responsible for coordinating the implementation and monitoring of various nature-based solutions including agroforestry, Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR), Assisted Natural Regeneration, conservation agriculture, water and soil conservation, and tree planting. The officer will work directly with local communities, farmers, and other stakeholders to promote sustainable practices and ensure the successful execution of the project.
Report to: AGL Field Manager but working closely with CQC District Technical Specialist

Key Responsibilities:
1. Project Implementation:
o Coordinate and oversee the implementation of agroforestry, FMNR, Assisted Natural Regeneration, conservation agriculture, water and soil conservation, and tree planting activities.
o Contribute to the development and distribution of educational materials and conduct training sessions for farmers and community members on sustainable practices and nature-based solutions.
2. Community Engagement:
o Engage with local communities to identify their needs and incorporate their input into project planning and execution.
o Facilitate participatory planning processes to ensure community buy-in and long-term sustainability of the project.
o Facilitate the implementation of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes within project areas. This involves engaging with local communities, facilitating consent procedures, ensuring adherence to legal and ethical standards, and documenting the consent process comprehensively as per VERRA standards.
3. Monitoring and Evaluation: o Regularly monitor farmer groups in the project sites to assess progress, identify challenges, and implement corrective actions as needed.
o Collect and analyse data on project impacts and outcomes, and prepare detailed reports for sharing with CQC and AGL project managers.
4. Capacity Building:
o Train and mentor community members, local leaders, and other stakeholders on best practices in agroforestry, FMNR, and other sustainable land management techniques.
o Build the capacity of local institutions to support and sustain nature-based solutions.
5. Collaboration and Partnerships: o Work closely with government agencies, NGOs, research institutions, and other partners to coordinate activities.
o Represent the project at relevant district local government meetings, workshops, and conferences.
o Participate in feasibility and baseline assessments, monitoring verification, and report activities led by CQC or consultants assigned by CQC.
6. Documentation and Reporting:
o Maintain accurate records of project activities, expenditures, and outcomes.
o Prepare regular progress reports, case studies, and success stories for internal use and external dissemination.

Qualifications:
• At least a Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in General Agriculture, Crop production/Science Agronomy, Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in implementing nature-based solutions or similar environmental/ agroforestry projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of agroforestry, FMNR, Assisted Natural Regeneration, conservation agriculture, water and soil conservation, and tree planting techniques.
• Experience working with rural communities and understanding of participatory development approaches.

Skills and Attributes:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and report writing.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Fluency in local languages and/or dialects is an asset.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the project area. Work Conditions:
• This position requires frequent travel to rural areas and project sites.
• Flexibility to work outside normal working hours as needed.