Agroforestry and Conservation Manager

Working at Vitara

Welcome to Vitara, a social enterprise committed to creating sustained income and impact for rural people in West Africa. We are a Dutch-Ghanaian scale-up that is passionate about driving economic growth and social development for smallholder farmers in rural communities in West-Africa. We believe that by empowering individuals to create their own livelihoods, we can make a lasting difference in their lives and communities. At Vitara, we value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

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Information

Location: Wa, Upper West Region, Ghana

Work Schedule: Fixed-Term

Start Date: January 4, 2027

Period: One (1) year

What does our software do?

Main Duties

Co-develop training materials on regenerative agriculture, parkland restoration, agroforestry maintenance and sustainable land management.
Coordinate and facilitate hands-on training for farmers and field teams on the above practices.
Coordinate tree planting and restoration activities with field teams, ensuring alignment with the Nursery Manager on seedling availability, species selection and planting schedules.
Lead the monitoring and evaluation of planted trees and restoration activities, including data collection and monitoring through the company’s system.
Ensure proper farmer contracting and documentation in line with project requirements and agreed conservation commitments.
Coordinate the mapping of historical land use and land ownership in project areas to support appropriate land-use planning and conservation activities.
Provide technical support and guidance to field teams and farmers on agroforestry and parkland restoration.
Track progress against conservation targets and contribute to project reporting and documentation.

Qualification/Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Agroforestry, Forestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Agriculture, Conservation or a related field.
Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience in agroforestry, conservation, land restoration, sustainable agriculture or related programmes, preferably in a smallholder farming context.
Experience developing and delivering practical, hands-on training for farmers and/or field teams.
Experience with tree planting and monitoring, including data collection and survival monitoring.
Experience using or working with digital data collection and monitoring systems; experience with GIS, remote sensing or similar tools is an advantage.
Understanding of land-use planning, land ownership/tenure and community-based conservation.
Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple activities and stakeholders.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical teams and rural communities.
Ability and willingness to travel frequently to rural and remote field locations.
Fluency in English; knowledge of relevant local languages is an advantage.

Application Process

Vitara is looking for an experienced Agroforestry & Conservation Manager to lead the day-to-day activities of the conservation function. The Manager will work closely with internal stakeholders and rural communities to promote regenerative agroforestry, restore degraded parklands and strengthen sustainable land management practices.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing conservation and agroforestry programmes, as well as monitoring their progress, quality and impact. The role combines technical expertise in agroforestry and conservation with strong field coordination and community engagement skills.