Tupande Production & Quality Specialist [Fixed-Term]

One Acre Fund

  • Ruiru, Kiambu County
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 9 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.Our Kenya program, founded in 2006, is our second largest. We operate under the farmer brand Tupande, serving over one million farmers and employing 2200 staff. We aim to transform every farming community in Kenya by delivering sustained food security and pathways to prosperity. .About the RoleYou will ensure that the products are processed as per the customer requirements in fulfilled set timelines according to local/international food safety requirements. You will be part of Tupande Soko and will report directly to Market Access Associate. This role is based in Ruiru at Tupande Dried Fruit Factory and is on site.Responsibilities
  • Lead drying operations, ensuring accountability for the entire process.
  • Develop production plans and schedules to improve efficiency and meet demand.
  • Oversee the entire production process, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and minimal waste.
  • Analyze and improve production processes for efficiency gains.
  • Manage production cost targets to improve resource utilization and profitability.
  • Implement and monitor quality assurance processes to meet local and international food safety and hygiene and customer standards.
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:
  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Agriculture, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of experience in food processing, manufacturing, or factory operations in agri or related industries.
  • Experience in the food safety management system, local and international food safety standards implementation, quality control, and production planning.
Preferred Start DateAs soon as possibleJob LocationRuiru, KenyaBenefitsHealth insurance, paid time offContract Duration1 yearEligibilityThis role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya. A one-time relocation allowance will be provided to support candidates who need to move to the role locationApplication Deadline23 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.

One Acre Fund