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 Ethiopia Institute for Agricultural Research (EIAR) to validate the technology for use in Ethiopia.

Key Responsibilities:

•     Field work: In the early stages, you will take soil samples and test rock powder yourself, supervise field labor and support researchers to measure yields and observe plant growth.

•     Logistics & Operations: Oversee transportation and distribution of materials, ensuring cost-effectiveness, optimized inventory, and streamlined processes. Monitor performance and improve logistics efficiency through data analysis.

•     Stakeholder Management: Engage with researchers and research assistants at EIAR, as well as local community leaders and farmers, to implement early trials (and then, later, expansion) and then to ensure compliance with Mati protocols and government regulations as we expand. You may also support workshops, training, etc.

•     Team Management & Leadership: Build and lead a field team by hiring, delegating tasks, coaching, offering feedback, and leading with confidence and integrity.

•    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.

•    Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate operational risks to ensure business continuity.

•     Process Optimization: Assess and enhance operational processes. Initiate improvement projects and use data analytics for ongoing monitoring and enhancement.

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

Job Title: 

• Management Trainee

Apprenticeship Period: 

• 9-12 Months. With good performance, you will receive a permanent contract and substantial raise.

Reporting to:

•  Africa Expansion Director (international staff)

Location: 

• Holeta town

•   First 18 months: Holeta town, West Shewa, Oromia Region

• After: Holeta or another Woreda town to be determined by Mati’s expansion strategy

Remuneration

• USD 500 (paid locally, currently ETB 65,000) per month during the Trainee period.

Additional Benefits:

•   Performance Incentive

•   Travel Allowance: As per company policy

•   Modest housing allowance

•   Statutory benefits like vacation time and pension contribution (11%)

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 is the place for you.
Learn more about us: www.mati.earth

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Strong work or internship experience with concrete accomplishments (entry-level experience ok) 

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

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

• Include your GPA on your CV.

• Languages: Fluency in English and Amharic. Oromiffa would be a bonus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or G-Suite, especially Excel (or Google Sheets)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Initiative and ability to work independently

• Attention to detail and ability to imagine consequences of actions and decisions

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Willingness to:

• Live in a Woreda town

• Travel to rural kebeles and farms by public transport and/or motorbike

• 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 45–60 days of training

• Interest in climate impact and working with smallholder farmers

How To Apply

Apply via THIS LINK Be prepared with your CV in PDF and a short cover letter explaining your willingness and suitability for the role. Be sure to include your GPA on your CV, as well as your concrete work accomplishments.