Agroforestry Systems & Project Economics Consultant (Remote)

• Assess existing agroforestry systems in project areas, including species composition, planting design, production, income, and labor dynamics
• Conduct a field visit to collect agroforestry, market, and household-level livelihood data within customary clan-based land-use contexts
• Design and evaluate alternative agroforestry system configurations (species mix, density, spatial layout, phasing)
• Quantify trade-offs between agroforestry participation, household income, carbon sequestration, and project IRR
• Identify design levers to reduce costs, improve productivity, and optimize timing of cashflows
• Assess constraints to adoption at household and clan levels, including land access, labor availability, and upfront capital
• Collaborate with Terraformation carbon and finance teams to integrate findings into existing project models
• Deliver concise, decision-oriented recommendations for Terraformation leadership and investment committees

This role directly supports Terraformation's mission to rapidly restore native forests and reverse climate change by redesigning agroforestry systems within a reforestation carbon project to ensure that forest restoration, community livelihoods, and financial viability are mutually reinforcing.

• 10+ years experience in agroforestry, non-timber forestry products, or tree crop systems
• Demonstrated experience linking agroforestry design to financial outcomes and community benefits
• Experience designing or evaluating agroforestry systems under real-world adoption or implementation constraints (e.g., labor, land access, capital, market access)
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate technical findings into clear decision guidance
• Willingness and ability to conduct fieldwork in remote rural settings
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills

Initial 6-month contract under a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with possible renewal based on performance, project needs, and funding availability. Payments made upon satisfactory completion and acceptance of deliverables under each task order, with reimbursable travel costs. Estimated level of effort around 10-15 hours/week (part-time), except during site visits where up to 10-hour days are expected.

Terraformation is committed to addressing climate change through the power of native forest restoration, with projects designed to remove carbon, renew ecosystems, enhance biodiversity, and create sustainable community income. They have planted over 5 million trees, restored nearly 2,000 hectares, and supported 68 forestry projects across 18 countries.