IoT Field Deployment Specialist at Kaplo Africa

About the Project

• We are deploying a structured farm performance monitoring pilot involving LoRaWAN-based soil moisture and environmental sensors on a commercial maize farm.
• We require an experienced IoT Field Deployment Specialist to supervise installation, configure network infrastructure, and provide technical onboarding to our field operations team.

Scope of Work

• Configure and deploy LoRaWAN gateway (including SIM/network setup where applicable)
• Register and activate Dragino (or similar) soil moisture sensors
• Ensure proper device pairing and data transmission to platform/dashboard
• Supervise first field installation (2–5 hectares)
• Validate installation depth and sensor placement from a technical standpoint
• Conduct signal strength and connectivity testing on-site
• Troubleshoot network or hardware issues
• Train internal field officer on:
• Device activation
• Installation protocols
• Basic troubleshooting
• Develop a concise Installation & Deployment SOP document
• Provide post-installation validation and system stability check

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience deploying LoRaWAN or similar IoT systems
• Hands-on experience with gateway configuration and sensor registration
• Familiarity with agricultural or outdoor sensor deployments (preferred)
• Strong troubleshooting and field problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in outdoor farm environments
• Clear documentation and communication skills

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with Dragino devices or similar IoT hardware
• Familiarity with The Things Network (TTN), ChirpStack, or related platforms
• Background in embedded systems, telecom engineering, or field network setup

Deliverables:

• Fully operational and transmitting sensor network
• Field-tested and validated deployment
• Trained field operations staff
• Documented installation and troubleshooting protocol