Tupande Agro-processing Compliance Specialist at One Acre Fund
Tupande Agro-processing Compliance Specialist
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Food
Processing Compliance Specialist to join our compliance team. You will focus on
ensuring food safety, operational safety, and regulatory compliance across all
production operations according to internal SOP. You will have 3–5 years of
experience in auditing and a preferred working knowledge of food safety
standards, GMP, HACCP, and OSHA guidelines. This role may include leading small
audit teams or mentoring junior staff.
Responsibilities
Audit & Compliance of Food Processing
- You
will conduct regular internal audits and compliance of food processing
operations to ensure compliance with internal SOP and GMP, HACCP, FSMA,
SQF/BRC, and other regulatory or customer standards.
- You
will identify and report non-conformances; work with cross-functional
teams to implement corrective actions.
- Maintain
accurate audit documentation, reports, and records.
- Promote
activities that encompass the OAF culture
- Assess
food safety programs and sanitation procedures across the plant to ensure
compliance
- Verify
allergen control, traceability systems, and microbial risk mitigation
protocols to be adherent to existing SOPs
- Participate
in investigations of food safety incidents and help drive root cause
analysis.
Operational Safety
- Evaluate
safety procedures and equipment to ensure compliance with internal SOP and
OSHA regulations and internal safety standards.
- Conduct
safety audits, walk-throughs, and training sessions in collaboration with
the Processing Plant Health & Safety team.
- Recommend
improvements to the process owners based on the results of your audits and
compliance checks.
Training & Support
- Support
and guide one junior auditor or assistant in daily activities and
documentation.
- Help
develop and deliver fluency in compliance and related audit processes.
- Develop
existing compliance tools and suggest areas of focus to allow for
effective outcomes.
Continuous Monitoring
- Independently
monitor production, QA, and EHS teams to promote compliance in food and
operational safety practices.
- Develop
an understanding of current regulations, technologies, and potential best
practices in food safety and plant operations.
Career Growth and Development
We 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.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications
we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
Education:
- Bachelor’s
degree
- Preferred:
Completion of ACCA, CPA,CIA certification
Experience:
- 3–5
years of hands-on internal auditing.
- Compliance
experience in a food processing or manufacturing environment or under the
guidance of a fully qualified internal auditor.
- Experience
with regulatory inspections and third-party audits.
- Supervisory
or mentorship experience.
- Interaction
with junior members of the team and internal and external stakeholders.
Tupande Strategy and Operations Associate (Fixed-Term) at One Acre Fund
About the Role
We are seeking a strategy and project management
professional with experience in project top-tier consulting or similar
execution-focused roles to implement and scale Tupande’s gender and youth
agenda.
This is not a research or policy role. It is a hands-on,
delivery-focused position that requires driving cross-functional projects,
managing stakeholders, and ensuring measurable outcomes in the field.
You will report to the Chief of Staff to the COO
Responsibilities
Lead Strategic Projects
- Own,
design, and execute the core strategic projects for Tupande’s women and
youth customer segments to achieve our impact vision.
- Lead
and execute strategic projects under a set objective to achieve Tupande’s
impact vision.
Stakeholder management
- Collaborate
with multiple teams (field ops, training, marketing, partnerships) on
projects to ensure youth and gender strategies are delivered with
excellence.
Communications
- Support
internal and external communications by preparing presentation materials
on youth and gender progress for internal communications.
- Act as
the central point of coordination for all youth and gender-related
initiatives, ensuring alignment across departments.
- Ensure
the effective rollout and scaling of all women and youth-specific
benefits, including training, marketing, and related project support.
Reporting
- Provide
comprehensive reports on gender and youth metrics to stakeholders in
Tupande and the broader OAF organization.
Career Growth and Development
We 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.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications
we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
- You
have a Bachelor’s degree
- You
have 4+ years’ experience in a strategy/operations management role.
Preferably, with experience in consulting in a consulting firm.
- You
have strong project management and proven track record of delivering
results.
- Demonstrated
experience with data, financial models, and metrics-driven
decision-making.
- Excellent
stakeholder engagement.
- You
have experience in working in complex and cross-functional environments.
Tupande Extension and Aggregation Coordinator at One Acre Fund
We are seeking exceptional Extension & Aggregation
individuals to support Tupande’s fast-growing crop buyback programs in the
avocado, macadamia, and dried fruit value chains. You will play a critical role
in managing field activities and ensure effective implementation of our
farmer-facing work streams including training, certification, and crop
aggregation.
You will be a part of the Market Access team and will report
directly to the respective Market Access Associate. This role is based in
Sagana and is hybrid
Responsibilities
- Lead
daily implementation of field activities across training, certification,
and aggregation
- Coordinate
a team of Extension and Aggregation Supervisors and Officers to achieve
operational targets
- Support
farmer recruitment, enrollment, and sensitization
- Coordinate
site-level aggregation logistics, including sourcing center setup and data
reporting
- Ensure
compliance with set quality thresholds and volume targets
- Maintain
strong relationships with local farmer leaders and government actors
- Collect
and submit timely and accurate data to inform decisions
- Flag
risks and escalate issues to the relevant Associate or Specialist
Career Growth and Development
We 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.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications
we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
- Diploma
or degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Community Development, or related
field
- 2+
years of experience in rural extension, crop aggregation, or farmer
training
- Prior
experience managing teams and leading operational execution
- Demonstrated
ability to deliver on ambitious field targets
- Familiarity
with avocado or macadamia production is an added advantage
- Proficiency
in Google Office Suite
- Ability
to travel frequently within the assigned area
Tupande Extension and Aggregation Coordinator at One Acre Fund
About the Role
- We are
seeking exceptional Extension & Aggregation individuals to support
Tupande’s fast-growing crop buyback programs in the avocado, macadamia,
and dried fruit value chains. You will play a critical role in managing
field activities and ensure effective implementation of our farmer-facing
work streams including training, certification, and crop aggregation.
- You
will be a part of the Market Access team and will report directly to the
respective Market Access Associate. This role is based in Sagana and is
hybrid
Responsibilities
- Lead
daily implementation of field activities across training, certification,
and aggregation
- Coordinate
a team of Extension and Aggregation Supervisors and Officers to achieve
operational targets
- Support
farmer recruitment, enrollment, and sensitization
- Coordinate
site-level aggregation logistics, including sourcing center setup and data
reporting
- Ensure
compliance with set quality thresholds and volume targets
- Maintain
strong relationships with local farmer leaders and government actors
- Collect
and submit timely and accurate data to inform decisions
- Flag
risks and escalate issues to the relevant Associate or Specialist
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we
look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
- Diploma
or degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Community Development, or related
field
- 2+
years of experience in rural extension, crop aggregation, or farmer
training
- Prior
experience managing teams and leading operational execution
- Demonstrated
ability to deliver on ambitious field targets
- Familiarity
with avocado or macadamia production is an added advantage
- Proficiency
in Google Office Suite
- Ability
to travel frequently within the assigned area
Tupande Production & Quality Specialist [Fixed-Term] at One Acre Fund
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 Development
We 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.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications
we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
Tupande Market Access Extension and Aggregation Specialist- Data & Execution Support [Fixed-Term] at One Acre Fund
About the Role
- We are
looking for a highly organized and data-savvy professional to support
day-to-day execution within Tupande\’s market access program. As the
Extension and Aggregation Specialist – Data & Execution Support, you
will be the operational engine behind the sourcing of high-value crops
(avocado and macadamia). You will ensure that sourcing calendars are
followed, volume and quality targets are tracked, and critical decisions
are backed by real-time and accurate data. You will connect field teams
and office strategy through seamless coordination, timely reporting, and
performance insights that drive execution.
- You
will report to the respective market access associate and support a team
of field staff through provision of accurate, up-to-date and relevant data
for informed decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Provide
data insights that guide operational decisions and resource allocation
- Maintain
daily and weekly sourcing trackers and dashboards
- Monitor
KPIs and progress against seasonal targets
- Identify
and escalate bottlenecks early to enable quick resolutions
- Prepare
summaries, dashboards, and reports for leadership and field teams
- Ensure
sourcing activities meet quality, quantity, and compliance benchmarks
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we
look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
- 3+
years of experience in operations, field execution, or agri-business
development
- Strong
analytical skills and comfort working with complex google sheets and
dashboards
- Experience
in project coordination, logistics, or field operations support
- Ability
to translate strategy into execution plans and tools for field teams
- A
collaborative mindset and eagerness to work with diverse stakeholders
- Knowledge
of agricultural sourcing or tree crop value chains is a strong plus
- Willingness
to travel frequently to rural sites (60–70% field-based)
Tupande Market Access Extension and Aggregation Specialist- Dried Fruit [Fixed-Term] at One Acre Fund
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 Development
We 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.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications
we look for. 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)
Tupande Market Access Extension and Aggregation Specialist- Data & Execution Support [Fixed-Term] at One Acre Fund
Responsibilities
- Provide
data insights that guide operational decisions and resource allocation
- Maintain
daily and weekly sourcing trackers and dashboards
- Monitor
KPIs and progress against seasonal targets
- Identify
and escalate bottlenecks early to enable quick resolutions
- Prepare
summaries, dashboards, and reports for leadership and field teams
- Ensure
sourcing activities meet quality, quantity, and compliance benchmarks
Career Growth and Development
We 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.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications
we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
- 3+
years of experience in operations, field execution, or agri-business
development
- Strong
analytical skills and comfort working with complex google sheets and
dashboards
- Experience
in project coordination, logistics, or field operations support
- Ability
to translate strategy into execution plans and tools for field teams
- A
collaborative mindset and eagerness to work with diverse stakeholders
- Knowledge
of agricultural sourcing or tree crop value chains is a strong plus
- Willingness
to travel frequently to rural sites (60–70% field-based)
Tupande Financial Advisory Service Senior Associate
About the Role
As a Financial Advisory Service Senior Associate, you will
deliver financial strategic and operational support to Division Leads,
Department Heads and wider leadership to enable them achieve organizational
objectives. The strategic support will involve translating Department strategy
into financial analysis while operational support will generally involve daily
financial management including budgeting and financial reporting. You will be
reporting to Head of Finance in Kenya.
Responsibilities
- Lead
consultant for assigned Departments in providing financial advice to
support business strategies.
- Create
financial models for new business opportunities that emphasize program
profitability and effectiveness.
- Coordinate
annual budgeting process for assigned departments / divisions.
- Provide
critical assessment of all budgets and cost projections & collaborate
with department heads to strategize ways to maximize cost efficiency
without compromising quality.
- Work
with Department Heads to manage the monthly BVA process.
- Conduct
cost-benefit analyses through examining current spending, market and
financial forecasts, and overall our goals to make recommendations and
guide executive decision-making.
- Demonstrate
a comprehensive understanding of interdependency of cost drivers and
interpret for management in monthly management accounts. Prepare monthly
management accounts for respective departments (income statement,
cashflow, balance sheet)
- You
will evaluate risk and monitor compliance with internal controls
Career Growth and Development
We 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.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general
qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
- 4+
years work experience in finance field with some experience in the
consulting sector.
- Bachelor’s
in Finance, Business or related fields
- Proficiency
in accounting software (SAP).
- Professional
accounting certification – CPA / ACCA with knowledge of accounting
fundamentals.
- Experience
in financial modelling and proficiency in excel skills. Preferably great
with numbers and providing quick analysis.
- Ability
and drive to work independently, with conflicting demands from multiple
teams.
- Experience
with process design and implementation.
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Benefits: Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive
benefits
Eligibility: This role is only open to citizens or permanent
residents of Kenya.
Application Deadline: 13 November 2025
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Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but
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Tupande Country IT Operations Lead
You will coordinate with country leadership team as a
technically experienced staffer on a broad range of IT topics and will be
responsible for IT Operations Projects. You will lead a team in the Kakamega
and Nairobi offices in fostering in-country relationships through collaboration
in technical execution of IT-related activities aligning the ITO mandate to the
country program’s vision. You will contribute to department-wide improvements
through engagement and collaboration with IT Operations and IT Engineering
teams.
Responsibilities
Technical Leadership and Execution
- Own
the physical execution of IT support including the IT endpoint life cycle,
network management, inventory data management, IT endpoint performance
testing.
- Foster
adherence and refine Country IT Operations processes and guidelines.
- Provide
technical and strategic decisions that are well-thought out, inclusive,
and correct.
- Identify
automation opportunities and greater efficiency, serving an increasing
number of users with staffing.
Project Management
- Fully
own medium-complexity projects, often spanning multiple countries.
- Deliver
high-quality IT projects.
- Independently
define project scope, milestones, and timelines.
- Ensure
team-wide compliance with standard PMP practices.
Relationship and Stakeholder Management
Country Relationships
- You
are to maintain a comprehensive view of technologies within countries:
devices in use, in-country users, and active solutions.
- You
will build a country dashboard with cost, uptime, and project health
metrics.
- You
will work with existing analysis and partner with country teams.
Technology Relationships
- You
will partner with delivery teams to close projects and transition from
development to operations (UAT, rollout, Service Desk, and Project
Managers).
- You
will flag areas of improvement via on-the-ground (Gemba) experience across
the department.
People Management
- You
will manage between 3 to 5 reports.
- You
will lead weekly check-ins, support task prioritization, and mentor team
members.
Career Growth and Development
We 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.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications
we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
- 2+
years of experience in people management experience.
- Technical
understanding of IT inventory management systems and tools.
- 1+
years of proven project management experience.
- Familiarity
with Windows and Android OS, JIRA, Mobile Device Management (MDM) tools,
and the Microsoft Development Toolkit (MDT).
- Familiarity
with IT asset management policy creation, implementation, and adherence.
- Experience
communicating and managing partners.
- Familiarity
in ITIL Service Delivery and PMP practices