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
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Talent Strategy Design & Delivery
RFP Addendum (March 31, 2026, April 7, 2026)
Please note, due to the high volume of questions we have delayed the release of an anonymized addendum until April 7, 2026. We have also extended the proposal deadline proportionately to April 23, 2026 to allows teams fair time to review the responses before finalizing submissions.
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: Community Forests Pembaequest for Proposals (RFP)
Request for Proposals (RFP)
People and Forests Videographer
Addendum (April 29, 2026)
The Q&A period is open until April 22, 2026. A consolidated addendum will be posted here on April 29, 2026 including anonymized questions and official responses.
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Zanzibar Longitudinal Impact Review & Learning Evaluation
The Q&A period is now closed and a consolidated addendum of all official responses is available above. The deadline to submit a proposal to jobs@forestsinternational.org is March 25, 2026 (17:00 Eastern Time) with the subject line: Zanzibar Longitudinal Evaluation [Firm Name]