Job Openings Management Trainee - Cameroon

About the job Management Trainee - Cameroon

Job Title: Management Trainee
Location: Rural town in Southwest or Littoral Region, TBD

Initial Contract and Apprenticeship Period: One year, renewable with good performance

About Mati Carbon

Mati is an innovative carbon removal company committed to eliminating 100 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Through the power of enhanced rock weathering, Mati addresses the challenge of climate change while improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. Our cutting-edge technology boosts crop productivity, restores degraded soils, and removes carbon—all at once and at low to no cost to farmers.

By combining advanced data analysis, local partnerships, and scientific research, Mati Carbon works to enable scalable, sustainable climate action, better yields and a better future for all. Currently Mati works with over 13,000 farmers in India and has trials in Zambia and Tanzania, and is working with a renowned soil scientist in Cameroon to authorize Enhanced Rock Weathering technology for use in Cameroon.

Reporting to: Africa Expansion Lead (international staff), then Country Manager (once hired)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Field work: In the early stages, you will be directly engaged in field work, for example taking soil samples, testing rock powder and supporting researchers to measure yields and observe plant growth.

  • Team Building, Management & Leadership: Build and lead a field team by hiring, delegating tasks, coaching, offering feedback, and leading with confidence and integrity. Your team will include field staff, laboratory staff and logistics/office staff.

  • Logistics & Operations: Plan, oversee and optimize transportation and distribution of materials, ensuring cost-effectiveness, optimized inventory, and streamlined processes.

  • Stakeholder Management: Engage with researchers, national stakeholders, local community leaders, farmers and Mati staff in different countries.

  • Office and laboratory establishment: Identify space and execute the set up of an office and laboratory with support from our international offices and science team.

  • Supply-Demand Forecasting: As we grow, you'll have the opportunity to analyze market trends and historical data to build forecasts, and manage inventory/resource planning.

  • Other Administrative Tasks: As with any management role, especially in small companies, a certain amount of administrative and clerical tasks will be required.


Required Qualifications

  • Strong work or internship experience

    • Entry-level experience ok, but be prepared to articulate your accomplishments and activities or projects you have led

  • Bachelor's (or Master's) degree in science, engineering, agriculture or related topic

    • Preference will be given to candidates with high GPAs from top schools.

  • Languages: Fluency in English plus preferred also a relevant local language

  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or G-Suite, especially Excel / Sheets

    • You will be tested as part of the application process

  • Strong professional skill profile: analytical abilities, problem-solving skills, initiative, ability to work independently, attention to detail, ability to imagine consequences of decisions and excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Willingness to:

    • Be based in a rural town (Southwest or Littoral Region)

    • Travel 4-5x per week by public transport or motorbike to rural villages/farms

    • Get your hands dirty with soil and whatever it takes to deliver results

    • Work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

    • Travel to India for two weeks of training

Remuneration

USD 500 (paid locally, currently 280,000 Francs) per month during the Trainee period.

Why Join Us?

This is a golden opportunity for launching your career. In terms of career growth, the sky's the limit. We hope our next VP of Global Operations will come from one of the countries where we operate. If you are passionate about climate change mitigation and empowering farming communities, want to be part of an ambitious and mission-driven team and are willing to get your hands dirty, Mati Carbon is the place for you.

Learn more about us: www.mati.earth