Company Profile

Esoko provides two main services, Surveys and Messaging. Our solution combines mobile and web-based tools for data collection and analysis, with field deployment and management, to gain insights into targeted individuals and communities as well as messaging services using a variety of channels including SMS, Voice, IVR & Call Centres. Our services include customized software development for digital surveys, to collect biometric and spatial data; web-enabled reporting dashboards; field agent recruitment, training, and management; and verification and payment solution for social protection and agricultural programs.

We actively promote diversity, creativity, and professionalism in the workplace. To learn more about the company, visit www.esoko.com

Job Description

• Location: Bono East, Bono, Ashanti, Western / Western North

• Farmer Onboarding: Register farmers, educate them about the SikaFields Project, and maintain ongoing engagement.
• Data Collection & Mapping: Collect accurate data and map farmland using Insyt software, ensuring data privacy and boundary accuracy.
• Tree Monitoring: Tag and assess tree conditions (alive, damaged, dead) across sample plots in assigned locations.
• Carbon Measurement Techniques: Apply techniques to measure carbon in soils, biomass, or emissions (e.g., soil sampling, remote sensing).
• Understanding of Carbon Accounting Standards: Demonstrate familiarity with globally recognized carbon accounting frameworks such as Open Forest Protocol (OFP), Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), Gold Standard, and Clean Development Mechanism (CDM).
• Collaboration and Reporting: Work closely with local communities and farmers, assist in preparing reports, and support project evaluation.
• Continuous Onboarding: Engage and onboard new farmers within designated zones to expand the project’s reach.

Required Skills or Experience

• Educational Background: Diploma or degree in Environmental Science, Forestry, Agriculture, or a related field.
• Field Experience: Minimum of 2 years in GIS-based farm mapping or data collection within agroforestry/agricultural settings.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in GPS, remote sensing, and mobile data collection applications.
• Physical Fitness: Ability to work in remote areas, often requiring long-distance travel on foot.
• Attention to Detail: High accuracy in collecting and recording data.
• Regional Knowledge: Applicants must be indigenous to Bono East, Bono, Ashanti, or Western / Western North regions for familiarity with local land use and community dynamics.