• Farmer Support & Training • Train farmers on syntropic agroforestry and proper water usage, irrigation scheduling, and system maintenance. • Assist in implementing syntropic agroforestry plots (e.g., planting, pruning, mulching). • Educate communities on greywater recycling and sustainable water management. • Gather farmer feedback to adapt and improve farming models and service offerings. • System Operation & Maintenance • Operate and maintain solar-powered water pumps, swales, ponds, and irrigation systems. • Implement and maintain syntropic agroforestry systems to enhance biodiversity, soil health, and crop productivity. • Apply keyline permaculture principles for landscape-scale water and soil management. • Conduct routine checks and repairs on solar microgrids, and water storage infrastructure. • Troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate with suppliers for major repairs. • Market Access & Business Development Support • Lead business pilot implementation activities like testing out different components of the model with the pilot cluster of farmers. • Assist in developing market linkages for food forest products (vegetables, fruits, timber, nuts, etc.) and staples. • Support farmer cooperatives in value addition, branding, and sales strategies. • Help document and report on farm productivity and economic impact for investors and partners. • Data Collection & Reporting • Monitor water levels, energy usage, and system performance. • Monitor and improve agroecological practices, including mulching, composting, and natural pest management. • Conduct regular field assessments to track soil health, plant growth, and water efficiency. • Track farmer adoption rates and challenges for business improvement. • Submit weekly reports on system functionality and farmer feedback. • Community Engagement • Work closely with “Water Mayors” (community agents) to ensure fee collection and service compliance. • Mobilize farmers for feedback sessions, training sessions, field days, and maintenance activities. • Promote pay-as-you-use model and troubleshoot payment issues (mobile money transactions).

• Hands-on experience in agroforestry, irrigation, solar, or water systems • Diploma/Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Environmental Science, or related field. • Ability to conduct basic repairs (plumbing, solar, etc.) • Proficient in English and Ateso • Nice-to-Have: • Permaculture or agroecology exposure • Motorcycle license or riding experience • Familiarity with Soroti farming communities • years of hands-on experience in water/energy systems or agroecology. • We provide a stipend to cover basic expenses (transport, communication and meals). • In every new team member, we look for a strong alignment on values and shared vision. • You are able to demonstrate how you embody Rootical’s values and share the vision of how our future food systems should look like. • You are always thinking of creative solutions to challenges. • You are a self-starter, able to tackle projects without much guidance. • You don’t fear trying something new and experimenting. • You are not easily overwhelmed. • You believe in the power of entrepreneurship to solve some of the greatest challenges that we face and will jump for an opportunity to play a small part in a grand journey as we seek to make our food systems more fair and regenerative.

Send your CV and 1-page cover letter to elivis@rootical.org with the subject: “Field Operator – [Your Name]” Application Prompt: In your cover letter, describe a time you fixed a technical issue in a resource-limited setting. What steps did you take?