WORKING TOGETHER
Expertise with purpose.
The Chakwetu team brings together professionals committed to protecting biodiversity and advancing sustainable development across Tanzania. We work with purpose, combining expertise in conservation, finance, grants management, environmental safeguards, and community engagement.
Our leadership is guided by a diverse Board of Trustees representing government, civil society, academia, and donor partners. The executive team, led by the Chief Executive Officer, ensures that our programmes are delivered with transparency and impact. Supporting this work are directors responsible for administration and finance, programmes, and innovative financing.
We collaborate closely with local communities, national institutions, and international organisations. Every member of our team shares a deep commitment to preserving Tanzania’s natural heritage and improving lives through inclusive and resilient environmental action.
DR. MARTIN HERBERT KIJAZI
Chief Executive Officer
MEET OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Dr. Martin
Herbert Kijazi
Leading with experience.
Working for lasting impact.
Dr. Martin Kijazi leads Chakwetu Trust, overseeing strategy, operations, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement. He reports to the Board of Trustees and serves as its Secretary.
Before joining Chakwetu, he was Senior Manager for Policy and Institutions at Gatsby Africa’s Forestry Development Trust. He has worked globally as a consultant and researcher in forestry, climate, biodiversity, and renewable energy with organisations including FAO, IIED, CIFOR, IUCN, USAID, and Oxfam.
Martin holds a PhD in Forest Resource Economics and a Master’s in Environmental Studies from the University of Toronto, and a BSc in Forestry from Sokoine University. He is currently pursuing a Global Executive MBA through Rotman and SDA Bocconi.
Outside work, he is an award-winning Toastmaster and enjoys sports and outdoor adventures.
A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
A future worth
investing in.
Let’s work together for Tanzania’s biodiversity, resilient communities, and generations to come.