Tupande Warehouse Senior Coordinator

About One Acre Fund

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.

About the Role

You will oversee the receiving, ripening, and dispatch of raw materials and ensure that the warehouse is well managed. You will be part of Tupande Soko and will report directly to the Avocado Oil Processing Lead. This role is based in Sagana at the Tupande Soko factory and is on-site.

Responsibilities

• Manage the handling of avocados during offloading with the support of clerks, ensuring proper stacking in the warehouse and minimizing losses following established SOPs. You will also implement innovative procedures and methods to enhance the ripening process and eliminate low-quality avocados.
• Mentor warehouse staff, ensure training, adherence to safety protocols, and maintain hygienic conditions for the team and casual workers.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and perform regular cycle counts.
• Implement and enforce Food Safety Management Systems
• Analyze and resolve operational issues and implement process improvements.

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/Degree in Food Science, supply chain management, business administration or any other related course.
• Experience working at an avocado oil processing factory
• Minimum of 3 years of warehouse supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with Food Safety Management Systems, Environmental, and Occupational Health and Safety regulations
• Proficiency in warehouse inventory management software and systems
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Proven managerial skills and ability to effectively supervise a team
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Keen attention to detail

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Sagana, Kenya

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off

Contract Duration

1 year

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya.

Application Deadline

20 January 2026. 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.

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