Field Extension Officer at Compassionate Carbon Tanzania Ltd, Tanzania – October 2026

Job Overview

Employer: Compassionate Carbon Tanzania Ltd
Job Title: Field Extension Officer
Department: Sustainable Livelihoods
Location: Assigned program village or project area within the Rubeho Mountains Carbon Project, Tanzania
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Programme Coordinator, Sustainable Livelihoods
Technical Guidance From: Sustainable Livelihoods Manager
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Application Deadline: Not specified in the provided advertisement
Nationality Requirement: Tanzanian nationals only

About Compassionate Carbon Tanzania Ltd

Compassionate Carbon Tanzania Ltd is a mission-driven organization launched by Compassionate Carbon LLC and Eden: People+Planet (Eden). The organization specializes in developing and implementing landscape-scale forest carbon projects through Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) and Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+).

It collaborates with local communities to restore landscapes, create employment opportunities, protect ecosystems, and mitigate climate change. Its projects promote nature-based solutions while supporting community ownership and long-term sustainability.

The Rubeho Mountains Carbon Project is a major initiative in Tanzania focused on native forest restoration and community-based conservation.

Position Summary

The Field Extension Officer will deliver Compassionate Carbon Tanzania’s sustainable livelihood activities directly to farmers and communities by translating approved technical approaches into practical, farm-level support.

Reporting to the Sustainable Livelihoods Programme Coordinator, the Officer will provide farmer training, demonstrations, regular farm visits, and follow-up support to encourage the adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture practices, initially focusing on Conservation Agriculture.

The successful candidate will work closely with farmers, Lead Farmers, community stakeholders, and government agricultural extension personnel. The role also involves monitoring field progress, maintaining accurate records, and communicating implementation challenges and community feedback.

Key Responsibilities

1. Farmer Extension and Technical Support

• Deliver practical training and farm-level support on approved Climate-Smart Agriculture and Conservation Agriculture practices.
• Promote minimum soil disturbance, permanent soil cover, crop diversification and rotation, soil fertility management, and soil and water conservation.
• Conduct regular farm visits and support farmers and Lead Farmers throughout the agricultural production cycle.
• Assist with approved agroforestry, Quality Declared Seed, seed security, and other livelihood activities as they are introduced.

2. Farmer Training and Demonstrations

• Mobilize participating farmers and support Farmer Groups and program learning structures.
• Facilitate Farmer Field Schools, demonstration plots, practical training sessions, farmer exchanges, field days, and other community learning activities.
• Work with Lead Farmers to strengthen farmer-to-farmer learning.
• Translate approved technical recommendations into clear and practical guidance that farmers can apply.

3. Field Monitoring and Documentation

• Monitor farmer participation, training attendance, adoption of promoted practices, crop performance, implementation challenges, and other agreed indicators.
• Collect and verify accurate field information using approved paper-based or digital data collection tools.
• Maintain complete and organized records.
• Submit timely field updates and reports to the Sustainable Livelihoods Programme Coordinator.

4. Community and Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain regular communication with farmers, Lead Farmers, Farmer Groups, village governments, community leaders, and government agricultural extension personnel.
• Coordinate local field activities and promote meaningful community participation.
• Document community feedback and concerns.
• Promptly report technical, operational, environmental, safeguarding, and community-level concerns through established channels.

5. Field Planning and Programme Support

• Prepare and implement weekly and monthly field activity plans in coordination with the Sustainable Livelihoods Programme Coordinator.
• Participate in required technical training.
• Support program assessments, monitoring exercises, learning events, and evaluations.
• Assist with partner and donor field visits when required.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• A Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Agroforestry, Agricultural Extension, Rural Development, or a closely related field.
• Practical experience in agricultural extension, farmer training, community mobilization, crop production, or smallholder livelihood programs.
• Good understanding of smallholder farming systems and common agricultural production constraints.
• Working knowledge of Climate-Smart Agriculture and Conservation Agriculture principles.
• Experience facilitating practical and participatory farmer training through Farmer Field Schools, demonstration plots, Farmer Groups, farm-level coaching, or similar approaches.
• Experience collecting accurate field information, maintaining organized records, and preparing clear activity reports.
• Previous experience in Conservation Agriculture, Agroforestry, Quality Declared Seed, seed production, community seed systems, or seed-quality activities is an advantage.
• Experience using KoboCollect, ODK, or similar digital data collection platforms is an advantage.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle and possession of an appropriate valid driving licence is an advantage.

Required Skills and Abilities

Agricultural Extension

• Ability to explain and demonstrate approved agricultural practices clearly and practically to farmers.
• Ability to provide reliable follow-up support in the field.

Farmer Training and Facilitation

• Strong participatory training, facilitation, and community-mobilization skills.
• Ability to work respectfully with farmers and community-based groups.

Field Monitoring and Documentation

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to collect accurate information, maintain organized records, document observations and feedback, and submit timely reports.

Communication and Collaboration

• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with farmers, Lead Farmers, community leaders, government extension personnel, and project colleagues.

Technology

• Comfortable using smartphones or tablets for routine program activities and digital data collection.

Language

• Ability to communicate effectively in Kiswahili.
• Knowledge of languages commonly used within the project area is an advantage.

Field Readiness

• Ability to work independently within approved plans.
• Willingness to travel regularly and spend substantial time in rural communities and farmers’ fields.

Organizational Values

• Demonstrate the organization’s values, vision, and expected standards of conduct in all professional interactions.

Work Conditions

Work Environment: The position is primarily field-based, involving regular work in rural communities, farms, Farmer Field Schools, demonstration plots, and other project sites. Working conditions may include basic facilities and exposure to heat, rain, dust, and varied terrain.

Work Schedule: Full-time, with standard working hours and occasional flexibility for early mornings, evenings, or weekends, depending on farmer availability, training schedules, agricultural cycles, and field activities.

Physical Requirements: Moderate physical fitness is required for frequent fieldwork, including walking on uneven terrain, standing for extended periods during training and demonstrations, and carrying routine training or field materials. Administrative responsibilities include record keeping, digital data entry, and report preparation.

Travel: Frequent local travel within assigned program villages and project areas is required. Travel may involve difficult road conditions, and occasional overnight stays may be necessary for program activities or training.

Safety and Special Conditions:

• Compliance with applicable safety protocols and environmental and social safeguards is required.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Only Tanzanian nationals will be considered for this position.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The benefits package includes:

• Annual leave.
• Health insurance.
• Contributions to statutory funds.

Equal Opportunity, Safeguarding and Background Checks

Compassionate Carbon is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team representing a variety of backgrounds, viewpoints, and skills. Candidate selection is based on technical qualifications and position requirements.

Employment will commence only after the applicable background and reference checks have been completed.

The organization maintains strict safeguarding principles and does not tolerate behavior that harms others, including sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and other injustices. Employees are expected to comply with company safeguarding policies.

The employer notes that this job description outlines the primary duties but may not cover every responsibility or working condition. Additional tasks or role adjustments may be made in accordance with business needs, employee accommodation, and applicable law.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified Tanzanian applicants should submit their applications through the official recruitment portal.

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Application Deadline: Not specified in the provided advertisement. Applicants should visit the official recruitment page to confirm the current application status and any additional instructions.

Important: This is a field-based position requiring regular engagement with farmers and rural communities. Applicants should review the education, agricultural extension, fieldwork, and nationality requirements before applying.