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Help protect forests and promote climate adaptation and gender justice with Community Forests International in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The International Partnership Manager will serve as a critical bridge between local and international executive management teams under Global Affairs Canada’s “Partnering for Climate Program” by facilitating excellent inter-organization communication, effective collaboration, and upholding the teams’ high standards — all while providing proactive management support to partners at Community Forests Pemba in service of gender justice, climate resilience, and community wellbeing in Zanzibar.
Hours & Term: Full-time (up to 37.5 hr/week) and 1-year annually renewed contract with an indefinite term.
Compensation: A starting salary range of $58,000 – $62,000 negotiable based on experience. 15 days paid vacation increasing to 20 days paid vacation after three years of service. In addition to observing 12 public holidays, Community Forests also provides two (2) additional floating holidays per year to respect a diversity of cultural observances employees may celebrate. An optional $100 / month health bursary is available and employees are entitled to 12 days of paid sick leave per calendar year, carried forward annually and accruing to a maximum of 24 days available.
Relocation Benefits
Relocation flights are provided at the beginning and end of the assignment. Additional vacation travel of one round-trip flight home and back to the assignment country per year will be provided. Relocating staff are also eligible for temporary living expenses at the beginning and/or end of the assignment when seeking permanent accommodation, and this includes costs for meals, incidentals, and accommodation for up to twenty (20) days before departure from the usual country of residence, twenty (20) days after arrival in the City of Assignment, and twenty (20) days after returning to the originating country of residence.
Location
In-person in Zanzibar City, Unguja Island, Tanzania. The position requires periodic inter-island travel to offices in Wete, Pemba Island, Tanzania.
Job Description
Community Forests International is seeking an empathetic and highly organized International Partnership Manager (IPM) to act as a key liaison between our Canada-based team and our longstanding Zanzibari partners, Community Forests Pemba. As the key cross-team connector, the IPM will strengthen inter-organization communication by organizing and coordinating daily meetings, strategic planning sessions, and the regular and effective flow of information and decisions within and between the organizations. The IPM’s communications-focused role is critical to the successful delivery of a complex and collaborative gender justice and climate change adaptation project.
The International Partnership Manager will also be directly responsible for effective communication and planning across the senior management team in Zanzibar. The IPM will help align the team on the most critical project goals by ensuring clarity while following through with management support that ensures high-quality outcomes. In this regard, the IPM will be responsible for continually upholding Community Forests’ shared values and standards. The IPM will work closely with staff to develop and maintain effective processes that uplift and support the team, strengthen relationships, and achieve results. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional communicator who enjoys bringing clarity to complex tasks and takes pride in the transformative efforts achieved by a well-organized, coordinated, and motivated team.
Core Competencies
Qualifications
Experience:
Specific Responsibilities
Communication & Cohesion – 50%
Work alongside executive leadership in Canada and Zanzibar to continuously improve information sharing that strengthens trust, team cohesion, and project delivery.
Partnership – 20%
Assist in the development, management and growth of key alliances, partnerships, and opportunities.
Operations – 20%
Assist the executive, management, and field teams with prioritizing and organizing complex tasks and dealing with key challenges and opportunities that require additional support.
Organizational and Team Development – 10%
Support executive leadership to create and implement internal improvement strategies.
Application
Please email your resume and a cover letter with the subject line “International Partnership Manager” to jobs@forestsinternational.org. If you require any accessibility accommodations for the application process, please reach out.
The deadline for application submission is Sunday, March 10th midnight AST. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is hired. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Are you considering applying but feel uncertain about meeting all of the above criteria? We encourage you to apply! Current employment data highlights that racialized and visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women are less likely to apply to jobs when they do not feel they meet every qualification of an available position. At Community Forests International, we emphasize equity in the hiring process and therefore encourage all prospective applicants to express their interest.
Alternatively, are you considering applying but feel you might be overqualified? Please reach out if you have a high level of experience in organizational leadership, project management, or business administration, as we would appreciate an opportunity to explore a role suited to your capacity.
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.
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