Work with Tree Aid
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Tree Aid works in partnership with communities to grow and protect trees so people can live from them for years to come. To do that, we need experienced and committed people who share our values. To be the first to know when new career opportunities come up at Tree Aid, please follow us on LinkedIn.
International vacancies
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Job title: Head of Finance & Resources (West Africa)
Reporting to: Regional Director of West Africa with matrix management to Director Finance and Resources [UK] (DFR).
Direct reports: Finance & Resources Officers, Administration & Human resources Officer
Responsible for: Responsible for the smooth running of Tree Aid WA's financial system. Support to project finance and relationship to donor finance teams, and resources (including Administration & human resources) across West Africa.
Location: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso with regular visits to Tree Aid locations throughout West Africa and occasional visits to the UK and other regions
Type of contract: Consultant for six months to one year contract, subject to individual performance and availability of funding.
Main tasks:
- Leadership and Strategic Direction
- Finance Management
- Project Finance Management
- Administration & Human resources (HR)
- Health & Safety
- IT and Resource Management
- Other
Required experience:
• At least 10 years’ experience in financial management and accounting, with at least 5 years’ experience in an NGO or rural development organisation
• Proven experience in team management and development
• Experience in producing NGO financial statements
• Experience in planning, budgeting and reforecasting
• Experience in implementing internal control procedures, and in internal and external audits.Desirable:
• Experience in payroll management
Qualifications:
• University master’s degree or Masters 2 in Management, Finance & Accounting (BAC+5 at least)
• Professional qualification in finance and accountingDesirable:
• Professional training in accounting, tax and other areas related to NGOs.
Closing date: June 15th 2025 at 4 PM GMT
The full job description and individual specifications can be downloaded by clicking on the links below:
- Job description and person specificationsHow to apply:
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria of the person’s specifications to tawa.recruitment@treeaid.org
Our approach to recruitment:
We recruit openly and transparently and employ people according to their ability to assume the position for which they are recruited. We ensure that no applicant receives less favourable treatment because of disability, gender, race, religion or creed, age, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status or family responsibilities outside of work hours. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates. Tree Aid is committed to protecting individuals within its programs from exploitation and abuse and is a signatory to the “Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.” The incumbent of the position will be required to sign the Tree Aid Safeguard Policy and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies
UK vacancies
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Calls for proposals
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Tree Aid is seeking a consultant to assess donor funding for local forest communities’ tenure and governance in African drylands.
Tree Aid is committed to unlocking finance to best support local communities in securing their access and control rights over dryland forests. To advocate for this, we need to better understand the current state of international donor funding and priorities in relation to local forest communities’ tenure and guardianship across African dryland countries. This will allow us to identify gaps and opportunities in the funding landscape for Indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLC) tenure and forest governance in our region of operation.
This analysis will contribute to improving Tree Aid’s evidence base on this key issue, and inform and support advocacy strategies and external engagement.
How to apply
Please submit your application (technical and financial), CV and a cover letter explaining why you are the best candidate for this assignment to recruitment@treeaid.org with the subject line 'African dryland LC tenure funding analysis'.
Submission deadline: 12pm BST, Monday 23 June 2025
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Tree Aid is seeking a consultant to examine forest governance models in African drylands, with particular attention to community-led approaches (tenure and governance). The research will analyse governance impacts on forest restoration, conservation, livelihoods, and food security outcomes.
Although an increasing body of literature examines the implications of community land rights and stewardship, there is limited evidence highlighting the comparative advantages of these approaches over alternative governance frameworks within the African dryland context. This research aims to address this critical gap, contributing to an enhanced evidence base that supports Tree Aid’s advocacy initiatives and external engagement strategies related to community forest governance.
By examining the specific benefits of community land rights and forest stewardship over nature, communities, and climate outcomes, this study will provide vital insights that can strengthen advocacy efforts and inform policymaking in the region.
How to apply
Interested consultants should submit proposals to recruitment@treeaid.org with the subject line 'Comparative LC governance study', including:
- Technical proposal outlining methodology, approach and timeline (2 pages).
- Detailed budget proposal with payment breakdown (1 page).
- Consultant/team CVs demonstrating relevant expertise (3 pages).
- Examples of prior work in impact evaluation and corporate sustainability (links in CV).
Submission deadline: 12pm BST, Monday 30 June 2025
Why work at Tree Aid?
Everyone in our team plays a role in tackling poverty and the effects of the climate crisis in the drylands of Africa. Once recruited, we aim to support our people to succeed in their roles and grow both personally and professionally.
Our aim is to build a team who can work together to successfully deliver our strategy and be driven by our values.
Our approach to recruitment
We recruit with openness and transparency. We employ people on the basis of their ability to carry out the role being recruited for.
We ensure that no applicant receives less favourable treatment than any other on the grounds of disability, gender, race, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, caring responsibilities or hours of work.
What we offer
We benchmark our salaries using independent surveys to ensure they are fair and competitive. All our people have 33 days of annual leave (including public holidays), rising to 38 days with length of employment. We provide a generous pension scheme in the UK, contributing up to 6% of salary. We offer enhanced maternity pay and are open to discuss flexible working options.
We provide all our people with the skills and opportunities to grow and realise their potential. We support a variety of formal and informal learning opportunities for staff, including time-off to attend training and assistance with training costs.
Our commitment to safeguarding
Tree Aid is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation and abuse. We have specific policies on this commitment, including standards of behaviour and whistleblowing. These policies outline the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, volunteers and other organisational representatives.
Any candidate offered a job with Tree Aid will be expected to sign our safeguarding policy and agree to comply with our procedures. Some roles require DBS checks/police vetting.
Tree Aid's Values
- We stand together and respect the people we work for and with
- We are bold, ambitious and determined
- We are professional. We work effectively and efficiently to a high standard and are experts in our field
- We have integrity. We are honest, transparent and accountable
- We are always learning. We review and adapt to maximise our impact for the people we are helping
