Zambia Trial Supervisor (Fixed-Term) Renewable – One Acre Fund

Job Description

Role Overview

One Acre Fund seeks a field-based Trial Supervisor to manage agronomic trials from initial setup through harvest. Operating from the Kabwe office in Zambia’s Central Province, this 10-month fixed-term role involves coordinating with smallholder farmers, executing baseline soil testing, and gathering empirical data to influence organizational practices.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent will establish experimental plots and maintain rigorous adherence to seasonal trial guidelines. Duties involve instructing participants on specialized farming techniques across different literacy levels, mapping plot borders using GPS applications, and coordinating travel across rural sites. Additional responsibilities include capturing field metrics using mobile software like KoboToolbox or CommCare, conducting data verification checks, and updating leadership on project milestones.

Candidate Requirements

Applicants must hold a Certificate or Diploma in Agriculture or a related discipline, alongside a valid Class A or A1 motorbike license. Candidates require proven experience executing field experiments, communicating with farming communities, and utilizing mobile data gathering software like KoboToolbox, CommCare, or ODK. Proficiency with GPS boundary mapping tools and fluency in local languages are essential. This opportunity is exclusively available to citizens or permanent residents of Zambia.

How to Apply

Submit your application through the provided online portal before the closing date.

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Closing date: 13 January 2027.