
Obert Singoma
@obertsingoma
I coordinate agroforestry, carbon, and natural resource management projects that strengthen community-led restoration.
What I'm looking for
I've coordinated donor-funded agroforestry, carbon, and natural resource management programmes with SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, Zambia Open Community Schools, and Community Climate Solutions Zambia.
At ZOCS, I oversaw ECE and open community school implementation across 50+ schools, coached teachers on the Early Learning Kiosk platform, and delivered field and management reporting. With SNV, I led sustainable land management and catchment protection activities reaching 5,000+ beneficiaries across Rufunsa and Luangwa.
I also founded OJEMESI Environment Restoration, where I manage a commercial nursery producing more than 100,000 tree seedlings. My work combines community mobilisation, nursery management, QGIS mapping, monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and carbon-project delivery.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder
OJEMESI Environment Restoration
Feb 2021 - Present (5 years 7 months)
Founded and manage a commercial tree seedling nursery producing indigenous and exotic species. Oversee all nursery operations, maintain detailed records, and engage private sector partners in carbon finance mechanisms.
District Coordinator
Zambia Open Community Schools
Nov 2025 - Jun 2026 (7 months)
Oversaw district-level implementation of ECE and open community school programmes across 50+ schools, developed and monitored work plans, and built partnerships with government and community leaders. Provided coaching and training to teachers, ensured safeguarding compliance, and produced field and management reports.
Active Member
Choma Tree Nursery Association
Jan 2021 - Dec 2025 (4 years 11 months)
Participated as a grower in an association of tree nursery operators supported by FAO and SNV, contributing to seedling production for agroforestry and carbon projects. Gained hands-on experience in nursery care and collaborated with members to share best practices.
Led district-level implementation of sustainable land management and catchment protection activities, supervising field teams and engaging stakeholders. Facilitated farmer training in agroforestry and climate-smart agriculture, and coordinated monitoring and evaluation for 5,000+ beneficiaries.
Conducted field assessments and community mobilisation to support project initiation, assessed tree nursery sites, and coordinated stakeholder alignment. Supported training sessions on land restoration and produced field reports.
Community Facilitator
Community Climate Solutions Zambia
Jan 2025 - May 2025 (4 months)
Established and supported community and eco-preneur nurseries, managed seedling production, and conducted weekly inspections. Trained community members in nursery techniques, developed QGIS maps, and promoted carbon project acceptance.
Field Officer
Community Climate Solutions Zambia
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)
Mobilised rural communities and supported introduction of carbon projects, assisted with nursery site identification and QGIS mapping, and coordinated data collection and reporting. Prepared work plans and budgets.
Led field implementation of the INCREASE project, supervised field teams, and coordinated stakeholder engagement. Supported smallholder tree nursery activities and facilitated monitoring and evaluation of sustainable land management practices.
Planner Intern
Southern Provincial Administration
Feb 2021 - Sep 2021 (7 months)
Compiled policy briefs and reports for senior officials, consolidated the provincial funding profile, and coordinated renewable energy strategy consultations.
Field Ranger Intern
Department of National Parks and Wildlife
Oct 2017 - Dec 2017 (2 months)
Conducted anti-poaching patrols, wildlife monitoring, and community conservation sensitisation. Supported park management planning and biodiversity policy implementation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Mulungushi University
Bachelor of Development Studies, Development Studies
2018 - 2022
Grade: Credit
Bachelor of Development Studies with Credit. Final year research on the contribution of paperless universities to environmental management.
Southern African Wildlife College
Certificate, Environmental Education and Leadership
2017 - 2017
Environmental Education and Leadership training, including Field Ranger Law Enforcement NQF Level 2, First Aid Level 1, and Reptile Orientation.
Chuundu Secondary School
O-Level Certificate, General Secondary Education
O-Level Certificate (Grade 12) from Chuundu Secondary School.
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