Project Development & Partnership (B2G/B2B)
Lead / Specialist – Climate & Health Initiatives
SORA Technology is expanding Climate & Health initiatives centered on B2G projects in collaboration with UN agencies, international NGOs, and governments, while also strengthening partnerships with research institutions and private-sector companies and exploring B2B service opportunities.
This role focuses on structuring, managing, and scaling projects as viable businesses by bridging technology teams, researchers, and external partners.
Responsible for
Support structuring and managing B2G projects in collaboration with UN agencies, international NGOs, and government counterparts
Track and organize progress of ongoing and pipeline projects, coordinating inputs from technical, research, and field teams
Facilitate collaboration with research institutions and universities in Japan and overseas
Promote partnerships with private-sector companies (technology firms, consultancies, infrastructure-related companies, etc.)
Explore and promote B2B service opportunities within the Climate & Health domain
Work closely with internal technical teams to translate complex concepts into business-oriented materials
Support partner and donor communications, including meeting coordination and issue framing
Required Skills
Strong interest in climate change, health, infrastructure, international development, or related fields
Ability to coordinate and manage multi-stakeholder projects
Working proficiency in English (written and spoken)
Business-level Japanese proficiency for internal and external coordination
Preferred Skills
Experience working with UN agencies, international NGOs, or donor-funded projects
Background in B2G business development, public-sector projects, or project structuring
Experience collaborating with research institutions, universities, or technical teams
Basic understanding of climate change, infectious diseases, public health, or Climate & Health
Experience in consulting, startups, or business development roles
Professional working proficiency in French is a strong plus
Employment Type
Independent contractor / Internship
Compensation
Negotiable based on experience and level of involvement
Work Location
Flexible (Tokyo Office / Locations designated by the company, including contractors’ homes and other specified places)
Report Line
Reports to the Vice CEO
Why This Role
A central role connecting technology, research, and policy
Hands-on experience in turning Climate & Health initiatives into viable businesses
Exposure to cross-sector collaboration with global institutions, academia, and industry
SORA Technology — Climate & Health Initiative (Summary)
Overview
SORA Technology is expanding a Climate & Health initiative that integrates drone, satellite, climate, and epidemiological data to support infectious‑disease risk analysis, especially for mosquito‑borne and water‑borne diseases such as malaria. The company aims to connect climate hazards with public‑health decision‑making through operational, field‑ready analytics.
Open Position 1: Epidemiology Specialist
Responsibilities
Analyze relationships between climate/environmental factors (rainfall, flooding, temperature, water quality) and infectious‑disease trends.
Design and review disease risk assessment frameworks (e.g., malaria).
Support field pilot study design, primarily in Africa.
Collaborate with AI and remote‑sensing teams on indicator definition and validation.
Provide epidemiological input for donor and public‑sector reports.
Required Skills
Background in epidemiology, public health, or global health.
Practical experience in epidemiological or statistical analysis.
Japanese proficiency for collaboration with Japan‑based teams.
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of Climate & Health / One Health.
Experience with international organizations or research projects.
Data‑analysis experience using R/Python.
Experience connecting research outputs to policy or operational use.
Open Position 2: Climate Modeling Specialist
Responsibilities
Model climate/environmental factors such as rainfall, flooding, hydrology, terrain.
Develop environmental risk indicators using satellite and drone data.
Link modeling outputs to infectious‑disease risk assessments.
Support scenario and sensitivity analyses for pilot regions.
Visualize results and collaborate with technical teams.
Required Skills
Background in climate science, hydrology, environmental engineering, or geospatial sciences.
Experience with Earth‑observation or climate datasets.
Hands‑on experience in flood risk analysis, water quality assessment, or environmental simulation.
Proficiency with Python, GIS, and remote‑sensing tools.
Technical communication ability in Japanese.
Preferred Skills
Experience linking climate/environmental factors with disease risk.
Involvement in public health, epidemiology, or global‑health projects.
Field‑project experience in low‑ and middle‑income countries.
Experience bridging research with policy or operational decision‑making.
Role Details
Contract Type: Internship or Independent Contractor
Salary: Negotiated individually based on experience and involvement
Workload: Negotiable
Location: Remote work within Japan only (overseas applicants not eligible)
Reports to: Vice CEO / Tech Lead
Why This Role Matters
Work at the intersection of climate, health, and real‑world implementation.
Exposure to drones, AI, and satellite‑data‑driven analysis.
Opportunity to influence policy and operational decision‑making.
Chief Technology Officer – Track Position
SORA Technology is seeking a CTO candidate who will lead technology strategy and oversee product development and R&D across drones, AI, and international development. The role focuses on building the technical foundation, managing engineering teams, ensuring product quality, and mitigating technical risks as the company expands across Africa and Asia.
Define overall technology strategy and develop technical roadmaps
Design integrated architectures spanning Android apps, web applications, backend systems, and AI platforms
Establish UX principles tailored to real-world usage environments of health ministries, drone pilots, and field teams
Improve product quality and refine existing system architectures
Define requirements and specifications for new features
Lead joint R&D initiatives with research institutions and industry partners
Recruit, develop, and performance‑manage engineers
Oversee project management (Scrum/Agile)
Establish development processes including CI/CD, review workflows, and QA
Foster an engineering culture of documentation, knowledge sharing, and transparency
Design backend and cloud infrastructure for mobile and web services
Implement CI/CD pipelines and test automation (including Android)
Manage logging, vulnerability assessments, and data protection aligned with GDPR and African regulatory standards
Engage in executive‑level discussions with CEO, COO, and CFO
Manage technical negotiations with governments and international organizations (JICA, AfDB, CHAI)
Present technical strategies and product updates to investors and external partners
5+ years of hands‑on software engineering experience (AI/ML, IoT, robotics a plus)
Deep expertise in web applications and cloud infrastructure
Experience implementing Agile development and CI/CD
Business‑level proficiency in English and Japanese
Strong problem‑solving skills in uncertain environments
Experience architecting web platforms handling large‑scale data uploads and processing (GB–tens of GB)
Ability to design full‑stack architectures (frontend → API → backend → visualization)
Experience designing and operating AI inference systems using deep learning frameworks (PyTorch / TensorFlow)
Expertise building inference pipelines on GPU servers and cloud environments (AWS/GCP)
Model optimization skills (batch processing, memory management, MLOps)
Experience designing asynchronous or distributed processing systems for high‑volume image data (SQS, Kafka, Celery, Ray)
Hands‑on experience building scalable server architectures using AWS/GCP (S3, Lambda, ECS/EKS, EC2, Cloud Run, Load Balancer, API Gateway)
Ability to design and operate cloud infrastructure with performance and cost optimization
Experience in technology strategy planning and engineering team management (hiring, evaluation, development, outsourcing)
Experience as VPoE or CTO in a startup
Experience designing serverless architectures
Experience building large‑scale data pipelines (Python, Node.js, Rust)
Knowledge of web‑based data visualization (D3.js, Three.js, Deck.gl, Plotly)
Practical experience with large‑scale image‑processing pipelines (GDAL, OpenCV, Rasterio)
Experience with MLOps and model deployment platforms (SageMaker, Vertex AI, MLFlow)
Experience launching AI‑powered products from zero to one
Understanding of security architecture (authentication, IAM design, data protection)
Ability to technically lead overseas teams and external vendors
Contract employee (3–6 month trial period), with intention to transition to full‑time employment. Both parties assess alignment in mission, working style, and cultural fit. Upon completion, candidates are expected to convert to full‑time employment following mutual agreement.
Negotiable
Tokyo office / Remote work from employee’s home or company‑designated location.
Flexible working hours (flextime system)
Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays
Summer and winter holidays
Paid annual leave
Parental leave
Nursing leave
Caregiver leave
Full social insurance coverage
Commuting allowance
Childbirth celebration gift
Wedding celebration gift
Health checkup subsidy
Communication allowance
Welcome lunch
Off‑site events (BBQ, grape picking, Christmas party, etc.)
Reporting Line: CEO / Vice CEO
Recruitment Requirements
Agriculture Drone Business Specialist (Tanzania)
Position
Agriculture Drone Business Specialist
SORA Technology is building infrastructure to protect lives from the sky, using drones and AI to address malaria control, last‑mile delivery, and disaster prediction across underserved regions of Africa and Asia.
Details: https://sora-technology.com/
Position Overview
The Agriculture Drone Business Specialist (Tanzania) will lead the expansion of SORA Technology’s drone‑based agricultural services nationwide. This role blends strategic business development with hands‑on field engagement to drive adoption among farms, cooperatives, and agribusinesses.
The specialist will:
Lead local market promotion
Identify and secure new partnerships
Strengthen long‑term relationships across the agricultural ecosystem
Translate market insights into actionable strategies in collaboration with the Agriculture Business Strategy Development Team
This role requires an entrepreneurial, dynamic professional passionate about transforming agriculture in Tanzania.
Key Responsibilities
Lead promotion and business expansion of SORA’s drone‑based agricultural services in Tanzania.
Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities with farms, cooperatives, agribusinesses, and development partners.
Conduct regular field visits to demonstrate solutions, build trust, and close deals.
Establish and maintain strong client relationships for long‑term engagement.
Develop and execute local go‑to‑market strategies aligned with the Strategy Development Team.
Provide market intelligence and customer insights to improve service design, pricing, and delivery.
Serve as liaison between SORA’s technology team and the Government of Tanzania.
Support field data collection or oversee end‑to‑end service delivery when needed.
Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of business experience in agriculture, agritech, or related service industries.
Proven track record in sales or expanding client portfolios in the agriculture sector.
Strong understanding of agricultural service delivery models and/or drone applications.
Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
Self‑motivated, results‑oriented, and able to work independently.
Willingness to travel frequently to rural areas.
Experience with import/export of agricultural drones.
Certified drone pilot license in Tanzania.
Fluency in English and Swahili.
Desired Candidate Profile
Experience linking business operations with field execution.
Familiarity with precision agriculture, digital farming, or tech‑driven rural services.
Ability to analyze and interpret basic data or operational metrics.
Entrepreneurial mindset with passion for scaling innovative agricultural solutions.
Positive, cheerful, proactive, and strong sense of ownership.
Able to undertake long‑term domestic and international business trips.
Comfortable working with diverse cultures and values.
Employment Details
Classification: Contractor
Probationary Period: 3 months
Age: Young, ambitious, quick learners welcome
Salary: Negotiable
Work Location: Tanzania
Reporting Line: Vice CEO, Business Team Lead, R&D Lead
Commitment to SDGs
This role involves working with people of diverse nationalities and backgrounds. As SORA’s business has high sustainability and social impact, candidates should be environmentally conscious and able to act with the SDGs in mind.
Recruitment Requirements: Project Manager (PM)
Position
Project Management Specialist (Global Health & Drone Tech / PMO)
SORA Technology is building infrastructure to protect lives from the sky. Using drones and AI, the company addresses critical issues such as malaria control, last‑mile delivery, and disaster prediction, particularly in underserved regions of Africa and Asia.
Details: https://sora-technology.com/
Position Overview
We are seeking a specialist for a Project Management Office (PMO) role to ensure reliable and effective advancement of infrastructure projects involving global health and drone technology.
The ideal candidate has experience managing complex projects in international development and technology sectors, can collaborate with global stakeholders, and can manage multiple projects concurrently.
Career progression to PMO Leader or Program Manager is possible.
Job Responsibilities
Formulation, execution, and monitoring of project plans (timelines, budgets, resources, deliverables)
Coordination and progress reporting with governments, international organizations, and NGOs
Collaboration with R&D, operations, and business development teams to implement projects aligned with local requirements
Monitoring project implementation based on proposals and contracts; quality assurance of deliverables
Risk and issue management, including early resolution and reporting
Ensuring compliance with donor requirements (USAID, Global Fund, UNDP, etc.) in global health and international development
Project evaluation (KPIs, impact assessment) and proposing improvements
Required Skills and Experience
3+ years of PM/PMO experience in international development, global health, or technology-related projects
Knowledge and practical experience with project management methodologies (PMI, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum)
Proven track record of achieving results through multi‑stakeholder engagement
Excellent document creation and reporting skills (proposals, progress reports, outcome reports)
Ability to work in Japanese and English (French is a plus)
Understanding of donor requirements and operational rules (USAID, UNDP, etc.) is a plus
Desired Candidate Profile
Always positive and cheerful
Excellent communication skills
Proactive with a strong sense of ownership
Able to undertake long‑term domestic and international business trips
Understands and accepts diverse cultures and values
Qualifications
None specified
Employment Classification
Full‑time employee
Probationary Period
3 months
Age
Young, ambitious, and quick learners are welcome
Salary
Negotiable
Work Location
Japan or other locations (remote work possible)
Holidays
Two days off per week (Saturday & Sunday)
Public holidays
Condolence leave
Paid leave
Other holidays per company calendar
Reporting Line
Chief Mosquito Officer / Vice CEO
Business Team Lead
R&D Lead
Commitment to SDGs
You will interact with people of various nationalities and backgrounds. As the business has high sustainability and social impact, the company welcomes individuals who are environmentally conscious and act with the SDGs in mind.
Machine Learning Engineer
Responsible for
Development of AI in the image domain, including detection of features such as puddles using drone‑captured images and videos.
Required Skills
Experience developing with two or more open‑source languages (must be able to reach Python level before joining)
2+ years of experience building AI models
Experience in image processing, machine learning, and deep learning
Willingness to engage in hands‑on practical work and current operational tasks
Ability to support a wide range of development‑related tasks
Strong English and Japanese communication skills
Japanese is the primary internal language; English may be required for overseas staff and customers
Employment Type
Full‑time
Recruitment Criteria
No age limit, but candidates under 35 are preferred for long‑term career development
Salary
Negotiable
Work Location
Tokyo Office / Company‑designated locations, including remote work from home
Working Hours
Flexible working hours
Holidays
Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays
Leave
Summer and winter holidays (per annual calendar)
Paid annual leave
Parental leave
Nursing leave
Caregiver leave
Report Line
Tech Lead / CEO
Aerospace Engineer (航空宇宙エンジニア)
SORA Technology が注力する無人航空機(ドローン)の開発・管理を行うポジションです。
■ 業務内容
固定翼・回転翼型のドローンの機体設計・開発・運用
ドローン運用に必要なペイロード、離発着施設等の設計・開発・運用
■ 必須スキル
飛行力学、飛行システム技術および航空機の運航(操縦、訓練、管制、整備、航空法等)に関する基礎的な知識
手を動かして実務を行うことを厭わず、現在もハンズオンで業務を行っている方
開発部門として幅広いサポート業務に対応可能であること
英語で開発を問題なく遂行できる英語力・日本語力を有する方
コミュニケーションのベースは日本語ですが、海外展開のため英語でのコミュニケーションが必要な場合があります。
■ 雇用区分
正社員
■ 募集対象
年齢制限は無いものの、長期勤務によるキャリア形成を図るため 35歳未満が望ましい
■ 給与
応相談
■ 勤務地
東京オフィス
従業員の自宅および会社が指定した自宅に準じる場所
■ 勤務形態
フレックスタイム制
■ 休日
土・日曜日
国民の祝日・祭日
■ 休暇
夏季休暇 / 年末年始休暇
年次有給休暇
産休育休
看護休暇
介護休暇
■ 福利厚生
社会保険完備
交通費支給
出産お祝い金
結婚お祝い金
健康診断受診補助
通信費手当
ウェルカムランチ
オフサイト企画（BBQ、ぶどう狩り、クリスマスパーティなど）
■ レポートライン
Tech Lead / 代表取締役 CEO
【SORA Technology 株式会社について】
SORA Technology は、「『宙(SORA)』から人の生き方に変革を」をミッションに、ドローンを中心とするエアモビリティを駆使した新しい社会インフラを創出します。
途上国における社会実装を先行して進め、マラリアなどの感染症対策、ラストマイル配送などの社会課題解決に貢献しつつ、法整備、UTM（ドローン運行管理システム）、ドローンライセンス導入支援なども含めたワンパッケージ事業を展開しています。
また、途上国で培った運用・技術をもとに先進国へのリバースイノベーションを目指し、
「災害・疫病に負けない持続可能な社会」
「世界の宙(SORA)の安全な管理・統合」
の実現を目指します。
Mobile Application System Engineer
This position is responsible for leading the development and management of SORA Technology’s mobile applications.
As we currently do not have a dedicated specialist for this domain, you will be expected to work hands-on while establishing the foundational development processes. In the future, this role is expected to grow into a managerial position overseeing the mobile application division.
Responsibilities
Develop mobile applications that visualize drone-collected data on geographic information systems (GIS)
Develop mobile applications that generate route plans and provide guidance to field operators based on drone-collected information
Develop additional mobile applications related to new products and service lines
Required Qualifications
2+ years of experience in Android application development
Experience working in fast-paced environments involving rapid prototyping and hypothesis-driven development
Demonstrated ability to lead requirements definition and system design for Android applications
Ability to direct external development partners from both technical and quality perspectives, ensuring final deliverables meet required standards
Strong English and Japanese communication skills sufficient to conduct development tasks
Note: Japanese will be the primary internal communication language. However, as applications roll out internationally, communication in English with overseas staff and customers may be required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing mobile applications involving GIS or map rendering
Knowledge of mobile app performance optimization
Experience with large-scale data processing or performance improvement
Experience integrating with AWS APIs
Employment Type
Contract employee (3–6 month trial period), with the intention to convert to full-time employment.
The initial contract period serves as a mutual evaluation phase to confirm mission alignment, work style compatibility, and cultural fit. Upon completion, and based on discussion, conversion to a full-time role is expected in principle.
Candidate Profile
While there is no strict age limit, candidates under 40 are preferred to support long-term career development within the company.
Compensation
To be determined based on experience and capability.
Work Location
Tokyo office / employee’s home or any other company-approved remote working location.
Work Style
Flexible working hours (flextime system)
Days Off
Regular holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays
Leave
Summer vacation / Year-end and New Year holidays (details determined annually based on the company calendar)
Paid annual leave
Maternity and parental leave
Nursing care leave
Caregiver leave
Benefits
Full social insurance coverage
Transportation allowance
Childbirth congratulatory gift
Marriage congratulatory gift
Annual health check support
Communication allowance
Welcome lunch
Off-site activities (e.g., BBQ, grape-picking, Christmas party)
Report Line
Tech Lead
# Position: Business Development Specialist (Global Health & Drone Tech)
## About SORA Technology
SORA Technology builds life‑saving infrastructure from the sky. We use drones and AI to solve critical challenges such as malaria control, last‑mile delivery, and disaster prediction — particularly in underserved regions across Africa and Asia.
Learn more: https://sora-technology.com/en/
## Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Development professional to support SORA Technology’s global expansion, especially in the fields of public health and drone‑based infrastructure.
The ideal candidate can execute assigned strategies and independently identify new opportunities, shape proposals, and take initiative under the guidance of our Business Development Manager (Vice President).
This role is ideal for international development professionals seeking a dynamic, tech‑driven mission with real‑world impact. Professionals with experience at organizations like USAID, GAVI, the Global Fund, or WHO are especially encouraged to apply.
While this position reports to the Vice President (currently acting as Business Development Manager), there is potential for the selected candidate to grow into a managerial role.
## Key Responsibilities
· Support the development and management of strategic partnerships with governments, NGOs, and global institutions
· Assist in proposal development for drone‑enabled public health initiatives, including RFP responses
· Represent SORA at global health and development forums (e.g., TICAD, RBM Partnership)
· Contribute to designing scalable project models based on public sector needs in emerging markets
· Collaborate with internal teams (R&D, Operations) to align solutions with local requirements
· Participate in negotiations from pilot to full‑scale implementation
## Ideal Candidate
· 3+ years of experience in business development, international development, consulting, or global health
· Background with or understanding of agencies like USAID, DFID/FCDO, UN, etc.
· Strong ownership mindset with a track record of independently initiating and contributing to projects
· Excellent communication and cross‑cultural collaboration skills
· English fluency (Japanese is a plus)
· Candidates with experience navigating donor‑funded programs (e.g., USAID, DFID/FCDO, UNDP) and translating development goals into implementable projects are especially welcome
## Employment Details
· Type: Full‑time
· Location: Africa / Switzerland / UK / US / Remote possible (occasional international travel)
· Reports to: Vice President (Business Development Manager)
· Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
· Application Deadline: Rolling
# Position: Africa Drone & AI Operations Lead
## Position Overview
SORA Technology is seeking a skilled and driven field operations professional to lead the
deployment of our drone and AI-based solutions across Africa. As the Africa Drone & AI
Operations Lead, you will play a central role in bridging advanced technologies with local
implementation, ensuring that our innovations translate into meaningful impact on the
ground.
This position requires a hands-on leader who can operate a range of drones, manage field
teams, collect high-quality data for AI development, and serve as a key technical liaison
between field operations and the R&D team. You will be responsible not only for piloting and
hardware oversight, but also for building operational capacity in target countries, providing
technical demonstrations, and coordinating with stakeholders and local partners.
This role is ideal for candidates with a strong technical background and a passion for
fieldwork, who are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to scalable, tech-enabled
solutions in health, agriculture, and infrastructure. While the position is based primarily in the
candidate’s home country, travel to neighboring African countries may be required
depending on project needs.
The successful candidate will work closely with SORA’s central R&D and engineering teams
and will have the opportunity to grow into a regional leadership role as our operations
expand.
## Key Responsibilities
· Serve as the lead pilot for a range of drones, from aerial imaging to agricultural drones
· Train and mentor drone pilots to ensure safe and effective operation
· Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshooting of drone hardware
· Operate and debug software systems integrated with drone platforms
· Deliver comprehensive solutions by combining drones with proprietary software tools
· Build and manage operational teams responsible for solution delivery
· Collect training data for AI development in field environments
· Train and oversee teams responsible for AI data collection
· Conduct technical demonstrations and presentations for stakeholders and clients
· Participate in the development and field testing of new technology solutions
· Perform on-site technical assessments and feasibility studies
· Procure field supplies and manage local logistics and mobility
· Act as the local operations lead, coordinating closely with the R&D team to provide field insights and support solution development
## Ideal Candidate
· Highly motivated individual who enjoys fieldwork and is committed to completing assignments
· Strong ownership mindset with a track record of independently initiating and contributing to projects
· Minimum of 3 years of experience in drone-related business operations
· Possession of drone operator certification(s)
· Valid driver’s license
· Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science, technology, engineering, or related field
· Strong skills in delivering clear and engaging technical presentations to diverse audiences
· Basic knowledge of Python programming
· Excellent communication and cross-cultural collaboration skills
· English fluency
## Employment Details
· Type: Full-time / part-time
· Location: All Africa region (Mainly your home country)
· Reports to: Tech Lead and Local Project Manager
· Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
· Application Deadline: Rolling
