#Hiring a Field Operations Intern
→ Location: Soroti, Uganda
→ Duration: 6 Months (with potential for extension)
→ Reports to: Startup Studio Officer & In House Venture Builder
Who are we?
Rootical business builder is a startup studio that powers purpose-driven entrepreneurs in Uganda to build and own their regenerative agri-food companies. Bringing together talent, capital and ideas — a startup studio is a structured endeavor around a repeatable process to build businesses.
We are frontrunners. We aim to regenerate and reinvent how food is produced and consumed in Uganda, with highly innovative thinking and breakthrough business building methods. With our participatory studio approach to regenerative business development, we are unique in East Africa.
Are you ready to join our mission to build food system shaking businesses?
As part of our In-House Venture Building efforts, we are looking for a Field Operations Intern to supercharge our efforts in building a regenerative agri-business in Soroti; which aims to restore degraded landscapes in Uganda by leveraging syntropic agroforestry, community water harvesting systems, renewable energy solutions and market access. Our model empowers smallholder farmers with pay-as-you-use water and energy services while improving soil health and market access to power the transition to regenerative agriculture.
Job description
The Field Operations Intern will support business development efforts in Soroti by assisting with farmer engagement, data collection, market linkage coordination, and pilot implementation. This role is ideal for a motivated self driven individual passionate about regenerative agriculture, community development, and social entrepreneurship.
→ Key Responsibilities
Farmer Engagement & Training Support
Assist in mobilizing farmer clusters and organizing training sessions on syntropic agroforestry and water harvesting.
Help document farmer feedback to refine the pay-as-you-use model.
Support "Water Mayors" (community agents) in onboarding farmers.
Market Linkage & Buyer Coordination
Collaborate with the sales agent to aggregate produce and liaise with buyers.
Track farmer yields and sales data to ensure pre-negotiated offtake agreements are fulfilled.
Help set up micro-trading hubs for local produce sales.
Collect field data on soil health, water usage, and crop yields for impact reporting.
Support the team in Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) for carbon credits.
Document success stories and challenges for stakeholder reports.
Administrative & Logistics Support
Assist in organizing workshops, farmer field days, and other activities.
Manage mobile money transactions for pay-per-use water/energy services.
Help maintain records of farmer payments and service usage.
→ Skills and Qualifications
Must-Have:
✅ 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
✅ Comfort with data collection (Excel, KoBoToolbox, or similar).
✅ 1+ years of hands-on experience in water/energy systems or agroecology.
We provide a stipend to cover basic expenses (transport, communication and meals).
→ Mission & Mindset
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 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.
How to apply
Send your CV and 1-page cover letter to elivis@rootical.org with the subject: “Field Operations Intern – [Your Name]” by 23rd June 2025.
Application Prompt: In your cover letter, describe one idea to improve smallholder farmers’ adoption of pay-as-you-use water services in Soroti.
You are encouraged to link to any relevant blogs, projects or other pieces of work that demonstrate your suitability for the internship.
→ Join us to transform landscapes and livelihoods in Uganda! 🌱💧
Rootical is an equal-opportunity business builder.
Women and youth are strongly encouraged to apply.
Date of publication: May 30th, 2025.
We accept applications on a rolling basis. Our goal is to have you start as soon as possible. We will no longer receive applications after June 23rd 2025.
