Tupande Cash Crop Production Manager at One Acre Fund
Our Kenya program, founded in 2006, operates under the local brand Tupande. Close to 500 staff in our Kakamega headquarters support 1,747 field staff and serve more than 1 million farmers. In Nairobi, around 50 staff support global functions like procurement, recruitment, government relations, and communications.
About the Role
This role offers an exciting opportunity to directly shape the next frontier of Tupande’s impact by launching and managing new, end-to-end value chains — from seed to market. You will work closely with the New Cash Crops team to lead the day-to-day operations of cash crop pilot projects, supporting the design, implementation, and scale-up of high-potential crops that diversify farmer income beyond traditional staples — driving both profitability and sustainability for farming communities.
Responsibilities
Farmer Trial Operations:
- Coordinate setup and implementation of crop trials (e.g., chili, rosemary, lemongrass, essential oils).
- Manage the procurement and logistics for trial materials (seedlings, inputs, tools) and ensure timely delivery to field sites.
- Support data collection, field monitoring, and feedback loops to evaluate trial performance.
- Collaborate with agronomy and training teams to ensure the team and farmers receive the right technical support.
Aggregation Coordinations:
- Work with aggregation and logistics teams to plan and execute efficient collection, quality check, storage, and transport of produce.
- Liaise with Soko and Asili teams to strengthen the link between farmer production and market aggregation.
- Track volumes, timelines, and performance indicators to ensure aggregation targets are met.
Quality assurance:
- Implement quality-control standards at trial, aggregation, and post-harvest stages.
- Support testing, grading, and documentation to meet buyer and export requirements.
- Identify and troubleshoot quality issues early, coordinating corrective action with relevant teams.
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:
- 5+ years of relevant experience in agricultural field operations, value chain development, export business or agribusiness execution.
- Proven ability to work in rural field environments, manage field staff or agents, and oversee implementation across multiple sites.
- Proficient with digital tools such as Google Suite and Microsoft Office (especially Sheets/Excel).
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Operations Management, or a related field required; post-graduate degree preferred.
- Strong operational and project management skills, with experience coordinating activities across various teams such as field, logistics, aggregation, and sourcing.
Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Location
Kenya
Benefits
Health insurance, paid time off
Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya.
Application Deadline
06 February 2026.
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 @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.
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