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Tanzania Data and Execution Specialist (Fixed-Term)

One Acre Fund

One Acre Fund

Iringa, Tanzania
Posted on Sep 7, 2025

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions.

To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.

About the Role

The Trees Data and Execution Specialist supports the Agroforestry and Carbon Departments by leading high-quality data collection, analysis, and visualization for decision-making. They coordinate logistics and operations for field teams, oversee seedling production (including vendor and nursery audits), and may manage centralized nurseries and staff. You will report to the Agroforestry Lead or Manager

Responsibilities

Data Collection and Analysis

  • Design and manage survey tools (e.g., CommCare, Kobo, other) and tracking dashboards.
  • Analyze program data to inform decisions and ensure regional KPI targets are met.

Field Operations & Logistics Coordination

  • Coordinate materials, schedules, and resources for smooth field operations.
  • Manage logistics for tree distribution by liaising between HQ and the field teams.

Quality Control & Auditing

  • Conduct audits on data from vendors and field staff to ensure accuracy.
  • Manage outgrower payment processes and resolve reporting discrepancies.

Impact and Extension

  • Support the adoption of the department's practices and strategy through training coordination.
  • Identify service gaps and collaborate with leadership to enhance the customer experience.

Nursery & Asset Management (if applicable)

  • Oversee centralized nurseries, including seedling production and resource planning.
  • Implement trials and collect data to inform program decisions.

Team Leadership (if applicable)

  • Manage junior staff, promoting accountability and professional growth.
  • Set performance goals and support continuous improvement.

Culture & DEI

  • Foster an inclusive team culture and psychological safety.
  • Participate in hiring for field-level staff across regions.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

  • Excellent project management skills
  • Experience managing team members
  • Excellent verbal and written communication across different audiences
  • Cross-cultural competence and ability to work with diverse teams.
  • Data Collection and Analysis skills:
    • Experience in survey design
    • Knowledge of Kobo Toolbox or Commcare or other tools
    • Data analysis and visualization (dashboards) in Google Sheets
  • Preferred but not required technical skills:
    • Technical knowledge or experience of agroforestry or agricultural systems
    • Experience in STATA or other data analysis software
    • Experience with GIS

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Iringa, Tanzania

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off

Contract Duration

1 Year

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Tanzania.

Application Deadline

04 December 2025. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.