Tupande Logistics Specialist (Fixed-Term)

Founded 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 Why Work Here 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. tupande.co.ke.

About the Role The Macadamia and Avocado Logistics Specialist is responsible for managing the country wide aggregation and transportation of Macadamia and Avocado from farm gates to designated collection sites and onward to the processing factory. The role ensures that all aggregation and transport activities are executed efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with Tupande's policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). You will be a part of the LOG Soko Team and will report directly to Logistics Soko Manager. This role is based in Nairobi and Sagana and is Onsite.

Responsibilities You will Coordinate and oversee the aggregation of Macadamia and Avocado from farm gates across the country. Ensure produce is collected at designated collection points in line with daily or weekly schedules. This includes optimised loading and routing to maximise truck utilization and minimize transit times. You will record and maintain detailed logs of quantities collected, truck loading times, and delivery schedules. You will ensure a smooth, documented handover of Macadamia and Avocado from trucks to the factory receiving team. You will enforce company policies, SOPs and safety requirements throughout aggregation and transport activities. You will plan and execute all aggregation and transport activities to meet agreed SLA's for on-time delivery. You will drive continues improvement to aggregation, loading and delivery processes to enhance efficiency, cost effectiveness, and product quality. Enforce company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and safety requirements throughout aggregation and transport activities. Monitor adherence to cold-chain or handling requirements to minimize damage and losses. 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.