Malawi Trees Execution Coordinator (Fixed-Term)
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.
Our Malawi program, founded in 2016, provides more than 670,000 farmers with quality farm supplies and training. Our office in Malawi is located in Zomba, in the country’s south. One Acre Fund works in Malawi’s southern region, which has the highest concentration of smallholder farmers in the country.
About the Role
Seeking a Trees Execution Coordinator with 2+ years' experience implementing agroforestry programs to lead execution across four districts, driving high-quality delivery and helping achieve the program's 2030 goal of serving 1.5 million farmers.
Responsibilities
Field Team Performance Management
Assist the Agroforestry Associate and Execution Specialist in the recruitment and hiring of staff (e.g. Interns, District Snr Supervisors)
Train District Supervisors, Senior Field Officers, and Field Assistants on various program activities
Assist District Supervisors, Senior Field Officers to plan and prioritize their work by allocating their time and resources to the most impactful things
Manage field teams performance using the program score cards and escalation tool
Support District Senior Supervisors by visiting the field at least once a week splitting your time between HQ and the field.
Manage field Communication
Provide actionable feedback to both District Supervisors and Senior Field Officers
Compile field reports submitted by District Supervisors and submit them as a weekly report for the wider team
Coordinate weekly IV Team and biweekly field team meeting
Communicate various activity deadlines
Field Data management
Design and create field data collection tools
Analyze KPIs and recommend ways of improving low KPIs
Collect and update village verification data at the EPA level
Conduct seedlings distribution data reconciliation
Track and record seasonal learnings to inform future expansion plans
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:
Technical Skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Report writing skills
Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
Leadership skills
Computer skills
Knowledge:
Forestry/environmental management practices
Community dynamics
Leadership and management
Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental Management or related
Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Location
Ntcheu district, Malawi
Benefits
Health insurance, paid time off
Contract Duration
1 year
Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Malawi.
Application Deadline
27 October 2026. 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.