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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.
The Trade Expert will play a significant leadership role in helping grow the ethical and climate-smart horticulture trade in Zanzibar by building on existing partnerships and developing new relationships to increase overall investment and positive impact. As a key local focal point and liaison based full-time on the main island of Unguja, Zanzibar, the Trade Expert will work alongside an international executive team and local technical staff to implement a multi-year project funded by the European Union while pursuing additional complimentary growth opportunities for the organization.
The incumbent will be positioned at least part-time in Stone Town – Unguja, Zanzibar Tanzania where the project office is located. Despite that, however, considerable time will be spent travelling outside the working area for various purposes including representing the Project/CFP in various events.
To apply, please send a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining your experience as it relates to this job description to zach@forestsinternational.org with the subject heading ‘Trade Expert’.
The Partnership Manager will play a significant leadership role in helping grow Community Forests Pemba by building on existing partnerships and developing new relationships to increase overall positive impact and opportunity. As a key internal harmonizer and external liaison for the organization, the Partnership Manager will work alongside CFI international executive team and local CFP technical staff to implement the multi-year VIUNGO project funded by the European Union while pursuing additional growth prospects for the organization.
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Operations
Organizational Development and Strategy
External Relations and Partnerships
The incumbent will be positioned mainly at CFP’s head office on Pemba Island, Zanzibar with periodic travel to Unguja Island, Zanzibar where CFP maintains a second zonal team. Occasional travel outside these working areas for various purposes including representing CFP/VIUNGO Project in partnership discovery and development initiatives will also be required.
To apply, please send a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining your experience as it relates to this job description to zach@forestsinternational.org with the subject heading ‘Partnership Manager’.