Tupande Crop Sourcing Officer (Fixed-Term)

About the role

Tupande, the Kenyan programme of One Acre Fund, is seeking an autonomous, field-based Crop Sourcing Officer for a fixed-term position of 9 months. The role works within a large-scale macadamia value chain to directly boost smallholder farmer incomes. It is open only to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya.

Key responsibilities

• Learn the standard market requirements for macadamia.
• Advise farmers on pest and disease interventions.
• Maintain accurate production records for macadamia buying centres on behalf of farmer groups.
• Carry out regular farm risk assessments and crop scouting.
• Prepare and register farmers for certification processes set by the Market Access team, and run certification training, inspections and audits.
• Build the farmer base according to the seasonal target and improve the macadamia buying process at the assigned centre.
• Create reports for supervisors on operational movements and take on any other tasks assigned by the manager.

Required profile

• At least 1 year of experience in an agricultural-related field.
• High school certificate, or a certificate or diploma in agriculture or an agricultural-related field.
• Track record in planning field activities and troubleshooting issues.
• Able to coordinate teams for harvesting and sourcing from smallholders.
• English and Kiswahili required.

Required skills

• Knowledge of the macadamia value chain (crop varieties, quality controls, seasonality, stock taking) is appreciated.
• Coaching skills to develop junior team members.

What we offer

• Weekly check-ins with the manager, mentorship and training programmes, and regular performance feedback.
• Career reviews every six months.
• Health insurance and paid time off.