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Mati Carbon Livingstone, Southern, Zambia
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- Employer
- Mati Carbon
- Location
- Livingstone, Southern, Zambia
- Posted
- March 3, 2026
- Job type
- Contract
- Category
- Other
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Website Mati Carbon
Job description
Position: Field Assistant Trainee (Entry-Level)
Location: Livingstone, Zambia
Role Type: Entry-Level / Field-Based
Department: Agricultural Field Operations & Data Collection
Reporting To: Field Specialists / Operations Manager
Contract Type & Duration
This is a trainee position offered on contract basis, with an initial three (3) month probationary period. Strong performers may be considered for contract extension or longer-term engagement based on performance and project requirements.
Who Should Apply
This role is ideal for recent graduates, first-time job seekers, or young professionals interested in agriculture, environmental work, and climate action. Prior work experience is not mandatory—candidates with academic or practical field exposure are encouraged to apply.
About Mati Carbon
Mati Carbon is a public benefit environmental enterprise working with farming communities to deliver climate change mitigation solutions through sustainable agricultural practices and atmospheric carbon removal. We are committed to building local capacity and supporting young people to develop practical careers in agriculture and climate action.
What You Will Learn & Do
As a Field Assistant, you will gain hands-on experience supporting agricultural field activities and farmer engagement. Your responsibilities will include:
Assisting with the deployment and monitoring of natural soil supplements
Supporting farmer engagement, registration, and field coordination activities
Collecting soil samples and preparing them for laboratory analysis
Recording accurate field data and maintaining field documentation
Supporting basic field reporting and logistics
Carrying out additional field-related tasks as assigned by supervisors
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
Graduate Diploma in Agriculture or a related field
No formal work experience required (field work exposure is an advantage)
Based in Livingstone or willing to relocate
Essential Skills & Requirements
Valid motorbike riding license
Android smartphone with good camera quality
Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, email)
Willingness to work outdoors and travel to farming communities
Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
Good communication skills and positive attitude
Working Conditions
Extensive outdoor fieldwork
Travel to rural and remote farming locations
Work under varying weather conditions
Equal Opportunity Statement
Mati Carbon is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including young people, women, and underrepresented groups.
Application Deadline
04 March 2026
How to Apply
Please email your CV, application letter, and relevant supporting documents to:
james.m@maticarbon.com
CC: shubham.b@maticarbon.com