Executive Director for One To Tree

About the role

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) for One To Tree is responsible for driving the strategic growth, sustainability, operational excellence, and impact delivery of the One To Tree portfolio. The role provides leadership across program implementation, business development, partnerships, financial management, people development, and organizational transformation. The AVP ensures the achievement of One To Tree's environmental, social, and business objectives through effective strategy execution, portfolio management, stakeholder engagement, and resource optimization. The position serves as a key member of the leadership team and acts as a steward of the organization's mission, growth, and long-term sustainability.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of One To Tree's strategic roadmap, growth plans, and annual operating plans
• Translate organizational vision into measurable goals, initiatives, and performance outcomes
• Drive organizational growth, innovation, and sustainability through strategic partnerships and market expansion
• Lead portfolio planning, prioritization, and resource allocation across programs and business units
• Identify emerging environmental, sustainability, and social enterprise opportunities aligned with organizational objectives
• Champion organizational change, transformation initiatives, and continuous improvement programs
• Provide executive oversight of all One To Tree operations, programs, and environmental initiatives
• Ensure efficient implementation of projects, contracts, and partner commitments
• Monitor operational performance, quality standards, risk management, and compliance requirements
• Lead the development of strategic partnerships with corporations, government agencies, NGOs, academic institutions, and funding organizations

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Forestry, Natural Resources Management, Business Administration, Management, or equivalent
• Minimum of 8-10 years progressive leadership experience
• At least 5 years in senior management or executive leadership roles
• Proven experience in strategy execution, operations management, business development, and stakeholder engagement
• Experience managing large-scale environmental, sustainability, social enterprise, or impact-focused programs is highly preferred

About us

The RAFI One to Tree program focuses on growing of native trees in both upland and coastal areas to increase forest cover, enhance biodiversity and ecosystem services, and support bio-sequestration to help mitigate the impact of climate change. Working closely with local farmers and community stakeholders as its main strategy, the program aims to contribute towards creating a more sustainable environment that can help improve the well-being of the farmers and the community. The program engages and collaborates with different partners, including individuals, groups, or private organizations, to support various tree-growing initiatives as part of their CSR, sustainability program or in compliance to environmental policies & requirements.