Tupande Avocado Oil Production and Quality Specialist (Fixed-Term) Full Time NEW

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.tupande.co.ke.

About the Role

As the Avo Oil Production and Quality Specialist, you will oversee the entire avocado oil production process to ensure that products meet customer requirements and are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards. You will lead production planning, process optimization, and quality control initiatives to lead efficiency and continuous improvement within the Tupande Soko factory.

You will be part of the Tupande Soko Market Access team and will report directly to the Processing Manager. This role is based in Sagana and is on-site.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly and monthly production schedules, ensuring delivery within budget and quality standards.
• Coordinate with the Aggregation team to ensure raw material supply for uninterrupted production.
• Implement and uphold Food Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) standards in all processing operations.
• Supervise and build capacity of the production team — including technicians and contractors — through ongoing training and performance management.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to production efficiency, reduce waste, and lower production costs.
• Oversee waste management and ensure handling, reporting, and disposal in line with company and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain smooth operations and continuous improvement in factory performance.

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:

• A Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Food Science, or Production Engineering, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in avocado oil processing – A must have
• Strong knowledge of Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS), Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), and Environmental Management.
• Proven team management and leadership experience, with the ability to coach and motivate staff to achieve production goals.

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

19 February 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 @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here ([email protected]), 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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