Tupande Market Access Extension and Aggregation Specialist- Dried Fruit [Fixed-Term]

One Acre Fund

  • Kenya
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 18 days ago
About One Acre FundFounded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions.To learn more, please see our blog post.About the RoleWe are seeking a self-driven Extension and Aggregation Specialist to lead execution and farmer productivity support within the dried fruit value chain. You will be the operational backbone of sourcing efforts-managing aggregation calendars, aligning teams, and using data to keep performance on track. You will also support farmer growth through planting coordination, training, and incentive programs that inspire increased volumes and improved quality.You will report directly to the Dried Fruit value chain associate and support the field teams to achieve the quality and quantity targets. This role will be based in Sagana and is hybrid.Responsibilities
  • Track daily/weekly performance through sourcing dashboards and KPI trackers
  • Monitor sourcing progress against seasonal targets, flagging bottlenecks early with proposed workarounds
  • Generate reports and visual dashboards for field and leadership teams
  • Ensure sourcing meets volume and quality standards, and compliance expectations
  • Train farmers on agronomic best practices and productivity improvements
  • Design and test loyalty or incentive schemes to boost retention and yields
  • Map plantations and track farmer expansion and performance data
  • Support targeted interventions to close farmer productivity gaps
Career Growth and DevelopmentWe have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You'll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You'll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.QualificationsAcross all roles, these are the . For this role specifically, you will have:
  • 3+ years of experience in operations, field execution, or agri-business development
  • Excellent coordination and project management skills
  • Strong analytical skills with experience using data for decision-making
  • Effective communication skills with high stakeholder engagement capacity
  • Experience in agriculture, market access, or agribusiness operations
  • Familiarity with smallholder engagement and sourcing logistics
  • Working knowledge of certification standards (e.g., FSSC 22000, GlobalGAP, RA)
  • Understanding of tree crop production and rural supply chains
  • Awareness of regulatory and quality standards in food/agro-processing
  • Willingness to travel frequently to rural sites (60-70% field-based)
Preferred Start DateAs soon as possibleJob LocationSagana, KenyaBenefitsHealth insurance, paid time offContract Duration2 years (Renewable)EligibilityThis role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya.Application Deadline13 November 2025. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @ address. Please report any suspicious communication here ( ), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization's mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected - so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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