About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is implementing the AFR100 Support Programme in Tanzania, focusing on the Monduli – Karatu landscape in the Arusha Region. This initiative supports locally led Forest and Landscape Restoration (FLR), strengthened producer organizations, and restoration-based enterprises. The Specialist will serve as the field-based focal point, coordinating partner activities, providing technical guidance on FLR, monitoring implementation progress, and facilitating stakeholder collaboration to ensure interventions align with restoration priorities and workplans.
Salary and benefits
- Full-time employment under a National Project Personnel (NPP) contract.
- Initial 12-month contract duration with the possibility of renewal.
- Opportunity to work with a specialized agency of the United Nations.
- Professional engagement in high-impact forest and landscape restoration projects.
Who can apply?
- Must be a national of the United Republic of Tanzania.
- Advanced university degree in Forestry, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science, Agroforestry, Land Restoration, Ecology, or a closely related field.
- At least five years of relevant professional experience in Forest and Landscape Restoration (FLR), sustainable land management, or related field-based programs.
- Working knowledge of English and fluency in Swahili.
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating field-based activities involving multiple partners, service providers, and local authorities.
- Practical experience providing technical guidance on restoration approaches such as agroforestry and tree establishment.
Required documents
- Accurate and complete online candidate profile.
- Letter of motivation attached to the online profile.
- Evidence of higher educational qualifications from WHED-accredited institutions.
- Detailed employment records and language skill assessments.
When to apply
- Job posted: October 22, 2026.
- Application deadline: November 5, 2026, at 10:59 PM.
How to apply
- Visit the FAO recruitment website and complete your online profile.
- Ensure the profile includes all relevant employment records and academic qualifications.
- Attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.
- Submit the application through the official FAO recruitment portal before the deadline.
Additional information
- FAO does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Degrees must be from institutions recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED).
- Appointment is subject to medical fitness certification, security clearances, and residency requirements.
- FAO maintains a non-smoking work environment.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Ideal for Tanzanian forestry professionals with significant field experience in the Arusha region.
- Strong fit for candidates who excel at multi-stakeholder coordination, bridging the gap between international organizations, local government, and rural communities.
- Suitable for technical experts in Forest Landscape Restoration who enjoy active field presence and site-level monitoring.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a National Project Personnel (NPP) position, meaning eligibility is strictly limited to Tanzanian nationals.
- The role requires a consistent field presence in the Monduli – Karatu landscape, involving frequent travel and outdoor site checks.
- The initial contract is for 12 months, making it a fixed-term commitment, though renewal is possible based on performance.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced environmental professional to lead a major UN-backed restoration initiative at the landscape level. It offers the chance to apply technical expertise in agroforestry and land management while building high-level coordination skills within the UN system. For those aiming to influence sustainable land management policy and practice in Tanzania, this position provides a direct platform to work with both local government and international stakeholders.
Our take
Seriously consider this role if you are a Tanzanian national with a master's degree and five years of experience in forestry or land restoration. It is less suitable for those seeking a desk-based office role or international applicants, as it is a field-heavy national position.
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