Field Extension Officer

Eden Reforestation Projects is seeking a Field Extension Officer to join their Compassionate Carbon Tanzania team in the Rubeho Mountains Carbon Project area. This role is crucial for translating sustainable livelihood activities into practical, farm-level support for farmers and communities.

As a frontline representative, you will provide essential training, conduct farm visits, and monitor progress to support the adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture practices. This is a full-time position based in assigned program villages or project areas within Tanzania.

If you are passionate about sustainable agriculture and community development, we encourage you to apply now.

Company Overview

Compassionate Carbon Tanzania Ltd, launched by Compassionate Carbon LLC and Eden: People+Planet, specializes in landscape-scale forest carbon projects through Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) and Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+).

The organization collaborates with local communities to restore landscapes, create jobs, protect ecosystems, and mitigate climate change, integrating nature-based solutions for global emissions targets and community ownership. The Rubeho Mountains Carbon Project is a key initiative focusing on native forest restoration and community-based conservation.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Specified
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Agroforestry, Agricultural Extension, Rural Development, or a closely related field.
• Experience: 0-2 years

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver practical training and farm-level support on Climate-Smart Agriculture and Conservation Agriculture practices.
• Conduct regular farm visits, support farmers and Lead Farmers, and assist with livelihood activities.
• Facilitate Farmer Field Schools, demonstration plots, and other community learning activities.
• Monitor farmer participation, training attendance, adoption of promoted practices, and collect accurate field information.
• Maintain regular field-level communication with farmers, community leaders, and government extension personnel.

Requirements

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in a relevant agricultural field.
• Practical experience in agricultural extension, farmer training, or community mobilization.
• Good understanding of smallholder farming systems and Climate-Smart Agriculture principles.
• Strong participatory training, facilitation, and community-mobilization skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Kiswahili; knowledge of local languages is an advantage.

Benefits

• Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Competitive benefits package including annual leave, health insurance, and contributions to statutory funds.
• Opportunities to work on impactful forest carbon projects and community development.
• Work in a mission-driven organization committed to environmental and social safeguards.