Reports to: Program Director
Department: Programs - Restoration
Position classification: Full-time. 
Location: Olokeri Landscape Project office, with regular travel to implementation sites
Employment type: LOCAL NATIONALS ONLY; employment is through Compassionate Carbon Africa (Kenyan-registered affiliate of Eden: People+Planet) 

COMPANY INFORMATION 

We believe the social foundation of basic human needs can be met for all people within the Earth’s ecological limits. By collaborating with communities to restore degraded environments and protect essential ecosystems, we foster a resilient foundation that supports both people and planet, recognizing the health of both are inseparable and interdependent. Our work de-risks the future by designing and implementing holistic systems that address the foundational needs of people, restores essential biodiversity, and directly impacts the effects of climate change through collaboration with local stakeholders, regional authorities, and global partners. 

Compassionate Carbon Africa (CC) works in developing regions of the world to facilitate landscape restoration and community development through nature-based solutions. CC's mission is to foster healthy relationships between communities and the land on which we all depend through landscape restoration and conservation. We envision a world where communities thrive in healthy and restored environments. 

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Restoration Manager leads the design, planning, and execution of large-scale forest restoration initiatives, bringing deep technical forestry expertise together with strong program and people management. The role oversees native species selection, nursery establishment and operations, and planting implementation to ensure activities meet ecological, carbon, and organizational standards. The Manager leads the restoration and nursery team, overseeing workplans, budget, and delivery of projects, collaborating across functions and with local partners to deliver sustainable, landscape-scale outcomes. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Work with program leadership identify, explore, and secure restoration access to new sites based on established targets and priorities. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop reforestation strategies that optimize carbon sequestration while also considering species selection, planting techniques, ecosystem diversity, and long-term maintenance.  
• Conduct landscape assessments and stakeholder consultations to inform strategy development.  
• Contextualize restoration strategies and nursery planning processes to match the relevant ecosystems included in the operating areas.   
• Ensure planting meets organizational SOPs for species selection criteria, including the management of and ensuring compliance with the approved species list.   
• Establish program workplans, implementation plans, and relevant budgets.   
• Oversee establishment and management of large-scale tree nurseries to support restoration work, ensuring appropriate timelines for seed collection, propagation, and planting.  
• Guide nursery and planting teams to troubleshoot propagation, germination, or survival issues in restoration project areas.  
• Ensure effective coordination of planting schedules and seed/seedling supply chain for effective and timely planting efforts.   
• Represent the restoration team to internal stakeholders across the organization, including MEAL / MRV, marketing, technical, and other regional and global stakeholders, to ensure effective communication and coordination.  
• Collaborate with other NGOs, CBOs, and other agencies within the landscape to implement restoration-related programs.  
• Keep abreast of local and regional restoration and community initiatives to inform Country Director and Senior Leadership Team as needed.   
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential partners—both in-country and internationally.  
• Lead, guide, and support a high-performing team; mentor staff, set clear goals, monitor progress, and promote a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. 

EDUCATION + WORK EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Horticulture, Botany, Environmental Sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation, or relevant international development field required; Masters Degree preferred.   
• At least 5 years relevant experience in hands-on forest restoration or commercial timber or tree-crop production, specifically in project management.   
• Practical understanding and experience implementing environmental restoration approaches and ecological processes, especially forestry and land resource management, forest succession, environmental goods and services, and biodiversity conservation.  
• Practical understanding of forest ecosystems within Tanzania and utilizing or mitigating landscape-scale factors that affect ecosystems.   
• Experience setting up and managing community-based nurseries.   
• Experience delivering projects on time and within budget, especially in complex and cross-cultural contexts.
• Experience managing project operations, including planning, reporting, and compliance.  

SKILLS + ABILITIES

• Models the Ethos in all professional interactions, demonstrating a commitment to the organization's values, vision, and conduct standards.  
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills, including the ability to positively and productively lead others in achieving goals and target objectives.   
• Ability to learn and adapt as context and priorities need. 
• Strong project management skills, including proficiency with project management tools and software.   
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills; including ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively.  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, engaging others from various cultural contexts, and encouraging trust. 
• Knowledge of best practices and current trends in large-scale landscape restoration and approaches. 
• Experience developing and implementing collaborative work and project plans to meet planned objectives plans and targets.   
• Ability to implement, develop, and troubleshoot a wide range of plant propagation and horticultural techniques for woody tropical plants  
• Knowledge of native tree species and an understanding of forest ecology and the landscape-scale factors that impact the ecology.  
• A firm understanding of local customary practices and community engagement processes in natural resource management and restoration.  
• Fluency in English (written and spoken), is required; proficiency in Kiswahili and/or Maa is a strong asset. 

WORK CONDITIONS

• Work Environment: Combination of office and field environments. When in the office frequent computer use and teleconference collaboration is required for remote teams. Fieldwork involves regular visits to rural forest and landscape restoration sites, where exposure to outdoor weather conditions and rustic or challenging environments (heat, rain, uneven terrain, etc) may occur. 
• Work Schedule: The position typically requires 40 hours per week, but flexibility is needed for community meetings and fieldwork, which may include early mornings, evenings, or weekends. Adaptability to project needs and local agricultural cycles is essential.  
• Physical Requirements: The position can be physically active when on-site. The ability to hike in remote areas, traverse uneven terrain, and remain physically active in outdoor conditions is required. The role involves periods of desk-based computer work (sitting or standing) and occasional lifting of materials or equipment and materials, with or without reasonable accommodation.  
• Travel: Significant domestic travel to rural project sites, often requiring challenging logistics and overnight field stays. May require infrequent international travel for meetings or workshops.  
• Safety + Special Conditions: Adherence to all applicable safety protocols and alignment of activities with established environmental and social safeguards. Candidates must have legal authorization to live and work Kenya; Compassionate Carbon is unable to sponsor work visas for this position. 

Disclaimer: This document outlines primary duties but may not cover all responsibilities or conditions. Compassionate Carbon may assign extra tasks or modify roles for business needs or employee accommodation, per applicable law.  

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 not commence until applicable background and reference checks are completed.  

Safeguarding: Compassionate Carbon Africa holds strict safeguarding principles and does not tolerate behaviors that harm others, including sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and other injustices. Employees are expected to abide by company policies.