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One Acre FundTupande Crop Sourcing Officer (Fixed-Term)
One Acre Fund is seeking a Tupande Crop Sourcing Officer to operate a large-scale macadamia value chain for a 9-month fixed-term contract. The employer, founded in…
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One Acre Fund is seeking a Tupande Crop Sourcing Officer to operate a large-scale macadamia value chain for a 9-month fixed-term contract. The employer, founded in 2006, operates under the local brand Tupande in Kenya, supplying farm inputs, credit, and agricultural services to smallholder farmers to help them raise their income and agricultural resilience. This field-based role involves supporting macadamia farmer groups, facilitating certification and training processes, tracking production records,…
Job Description
One Acre Fund is seeking a Tupande Crop Sourcing Officer to operate a large-scale macadamia value chain for a 9-month fixed-term contract. The employer, founded in 2006, operates under the local brand Tupande in Kenya, supplying farm inputs, credit, and agricultural services to smallholder farmers to help them raise their income and agricultural resilience.
This field-based role involves supporting macadamia farmer groups, facilitating certification and training processes, tracking production records, conducting risk assessments, and improving buying center operations. Candidates must hold Kenyan citizenship or permanent residency and be ready to work in locations such as Kirinyaga, Embu, Meru, Nyeri, Ukambani, or Murang'a.
Staff receive weekly check-ins, mentorship, performance feedback, and biannual career reviews. The position includes health insurance and paid time off. Applicants must be fluent in English and Kiswahili and possess a background in agriculture.
Responsibilities
- Learn standard market requirements for macadamia sourcing
- Advise farmers regarding pest and disease intervention methods
- Maintain production records for buying centers on behalf of farmer groups
- Execute farm risk assessments and crop scouting
- Register and prepare farmers for market access certification processes
- Facilitate certification training, inspections, and audits for registered growers
- Create reports for supervisors regarding operational movements
- Build a farmer base based on seasonal targets
- Enhance the macadamia purchasing process at the assigned buying center
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of work experience in an agricultural-related field
- Track record in planning field activities and troubleshooting issues
- Ability to coordinate teams for harvesting and smallholder sourcing
- Passion for serving smallholder farmers
- Coaching skills to develop junior team members
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili
- Citizenship or permanent residency in Kenya
Qualifications
- High school certificate, certificate, or diploma in agriculture or an agricultural-related field
- Knowledge of the macadamia value chain including crop varieties, quality controls, seasonality, and stock taking
Core Skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Weekly check-ins, mentorship, and training programs
- Biannual career reviews and goal-setting sessions
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the duration of this contract?
This is a fixed-term contract lasting for 9 months.
Where is the job located?
The position is based in Kenya, specifically in Kirinyaga, Embu, Meru, Nyeri, Ukambani, or Murang'a.
What are the language requirements for applicants?
Applicants must be able to speak and work in both English and Kiswahili.
Who is eligible to apply for this position?
The role is open exclusively to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 15 January 2027, though hiring is conducted on a rolling basis.
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