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Community Forests International is committed to employment equity in our workplace and encourages applications from underrepresented groups such as Black, Indigenous, and persons of colour, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community. We encourage applicants to self-identify in their cover letter if they are a member of a marginalized community and if comfortable doing so.

Current Openings

  • Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager

    Community Forests International is seeking an analytical and highly organized Manager to lead the implementation of monitoring, evaluations, and learning (MEL) frameworks aligned with project objectives alongside our longstanding Zanzibari partners, Community Forests Pemba. The MEL Manager will lead the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to assess program performance and outcomes in a Global Affairs Canada funded project. The MEL Manager is directly responsible for ensuring organizational standards are met by demonstrating a high degree of transparency, accountability, and leadership daily throughout the project implementation.

    The MEL Manager will work closely with the Community Forests’ Executive Directors, Program Director, International Partnership Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Operations Director, Operation Managers, and Field Staff to develop, integrate, maintain, and improve effective MEL processes to achieve results for communities in Zanzibar. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional communicator who has a passion for data and takes pride in the transformative efforts achieved by a well-organized, coordinated, and motivated team.

    For full details, check out the job description here.

Work In Zanzibar

Community Forests Pemba is a Tanzanian non-governmental organization founded and headquartered on Pemba Island, Zanzibar which has been working with local partners and its international sister organization, Community Forests International since 2008 to advance shared goals of social, economic, and ecological prosperity. Together we have planted over 3 million trees, innovated several new climate-smart technologies and enterprises, and demonstrated that the best solutions come directly from the people who need them most.

Mission: To overcome poverty and adapt to climate change by sharing knowledge, advancing sustainable livelihoods, and restoring the natural environment.

Vision: Zanzibar communities thrive in harmony with the natural world.

Values:

Trust is essential to strong relationships, and relationships are the foundation of our We act with honor and integrity to preserve trust between all members of our community.

Tuko pamoja – we are together. Everyone is equal and has a role to play in creating positive change. We believe in sharing our challenges and working as one.

Impact. We believe that we can change the world through innovation in We share our local lessons and stories widely to maximize our positive impact globally.

Community Forests Pemba is committed to diversity in our work environment and we encourage applications from both women and men, young and old, and persons living inside and outside of Zanzibar.

Current Openings

Stay tuned for future job opportunities!