Soil Field Technician

Kijani Forestry is building a large-scale soil organic carbon (SOC) monitoring program across thousands of smallholder farms. We are hiring Soil Field Technicians to support soil sampling, data collection, and broader soil-related field activities that underpin this work.

This is a field-first role. You will spend most of your time traveling between farms, working directly with farmers, and collecting high-quality data that supports carbon measurement and improved land management.

Key responsibilities

Conduct soil sampling across smallholder farms following established protocols, including sampling at multiple depths and locations within each field

Support a broader range of soil-related data collection activities, including soil characterization, land use documentation, and field condition assessments

Assist with ongoing soil monitoring activities, including repeat measurements and long-term plot tracking

Record GPS coordinates, field observations, and survey data using mobile data collection tools

Capture qualitative observations on soil type, vegetation, land management practices, and environmental conditions

Handle, label, store, and transport soil samples in accordance with project protocols

Support basic soil preparation processes such as drying, sieving, and organizing samples for laboratory analysis

Assist in field trials, pilot studies, and other soil or land management initiatives as required

Coordinate with farmers to access fields and clearly communicate the purpose of field activities

Provide feedback from fieldwork to support continuous improvement of protocols and data quality

Travel extensively across rural areas, primarily by boda boda, to reach sampling locations

Qualifications and experience

Diploma or degree in agronomy, agriculture, soil science, environmental science, or a related field

Demonstrated experience in agricultural fieldwork or soil sampling

Ability to identify different soil types and assess field conditions

Experience working with smallholder farmers is preferred

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardized protocols accurately

Good organizational skills for managing samples and field data

Comfortable using smartphones and digital tools for data collection

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently in remote field conditions

Must be able to ride a moto Bike confidently

Fluency in English and Acholi

Willingness to work long hours in remote field locations

Physically fit and able to perform manual fieldwork