Tupande Avocado Processing Senior Supervisor Opportunity with One Acre Fund -Apply before 31 Mar 2026

Agriculture plays a critical role in improving livelihoods and food security across Africa. One Acre Fund is currently recruiting a Tupande Avocado Processing Senior Supervisor to oversee fruit processing and export operations within its Kenya program. This position offers an opportunity for professionals in agriculture and food processing to contribute to a growing agricultural value chain while supporting smallholder farmers.

About One Acre Fund

One Acre Fund is an international nonprofit organization founded in 2006 with a mission to help smallholder farmers increase their productivity and income. The organization currently supports more than 5.5 million farmers across nine countries, many of which are home to the majority of Africa’s farming communities.

Through a comprehensive support model, the organization provides farmers with:

• High-quality agricultural inputs
• Access to affordable credit
• Tree seedlings and crop support
• Modern farming training and techniques
• Market access opportunities

These services enable farmers to increase their income and assets by more than 35% on average, while strengthening long-term agricultural resilience.

One Acre Fund’s Kenya Program

The Kenya program is the largest initiative of One Acre Fund. Operating under the farmer-focused brand Tupande, the program currently serves over 830,000 farmers across the country and employs more than 4,000 staff members.

The program aims to transform rural farming communities by providing the tools and knowledge needed to achieve food security, increased incomes, and long-term prosperity.

Role Overview

The Tupande Avocado Processing Senior Supervisor will oversee the full avocado processing cycle, from fruit reception to export logistics. The role requires close coordination with the extension and aggregation teams as well as third-party packhouse facilities to ensure that avocados meet international quality standards.

Key details of the position include:

• Location: Kabati, Kenya
• Contract Duration: 1 year
• Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
• Eligibility: Open only to Kenyan citizens or permanent residents

The role plays an essential part in ensuring that high-quality avocados reach international markets while maintaining strict quality control and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Supervisor will oversee several operational processes within the avocado processing and export chain.

Production Planning and Coordination

The role requires strong coordination between production teams and export stakeholders to ensure smooth processing operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Aligning daily and weekly harvest projections with confirmed export orders
• Coordinating with extension and aggregation teams to manage supply volumes
• Liaising with third-party packhouse facilities to schedule packing slots
• Monitoring delivery trends and identifying potential supply gaps

This coordination ensures that harvest volumes match export demand and reduces operational disruptions.

Intake Oversight and Quality Control

Maintaining fruit quality is critical for meeting international export standards. The Senior Supervisor will oversee the intake process at packhouse facilities to ensure proper documentation and quality checks.

Key duties include:

• Supervising the formal reception of fruit deliveries
• Verifying delivery notes, truck seals, and weighbridge measurements
• Managing quality assurance teams responsible for sampling and testing
• Ensuring accurate recording of quality parameters
• Overseeing the transfer of fruit crates and reconciling inventory counts

These procedures help ensure traceability and quality assurance throughout the processing cycle.

Packhouse Processing Supervision

The Senior Supervisor will also oversee the technical processing activities carried out at partner packhouse facilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervising fruit washing, disinfecting, brushing, and waxing processes
• Monitoring automated grading lines to ensure accurate sorting and weight compliance
• Tracking rejected fruit batches and maintaining documentation for each delivery
• Ensuring that packhouse protocols meet customer and export standards

These processes ensure that avocados are prepared according to international export requirements.

Export Logistics and Compliance

Export logistics management is another key responsibility of the role. The Senior Supervisor will ensure that processed fruit is stored, inspected, and shipped according to regulatory requirements.

Key tasks include:

• Managing cold chain storage to maintain fruit quality
• Coordinating with regulatory inspectors for export certification
• Ensuring compliance with export protocols and documentation requirements
• Supervising container loading and temperature control procedures

The role requires collaboration with regulatory authorities such as:

• Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS)
• Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD)

These agencies oversee inspection, certification, and compliance for horticultural exports from Kenya.

Career Development Opportunities

One Acre Fund emphasizes professional growth and learning for its staff. Employees benefit from:

• Regular mentorship and performance feedback
• Ongoing training programs
• Six-month career reviews to discuss growth opportunities
• Opportunities to contribute to a rapidly expanding agricultural organization

This supportive environment allows staff to build meaningful careers while contributing to rural development.

Required Qualifications

Applicants should possess a combination of education, industry experience, and technical knowledge relevant to agricultural processing.

Minimum requirements include:

• A Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Food Science, or a related field
• At least two years of experience working in fresh produce value chains
• Experience in avocado production or processing is preferred
• Strong communication and coordination skills

Candidates should also demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple operational tasks simultaneously.

Preferred Technical Knowledge

Experience with international agricultural standards will be considered an advantage.

Relevant standards include:

• GLOBALG.A.P.
• SMETA
• HACCP
• BRCGS

Knowledge of export regulatory processes involving KEPHIS and HCD is also highly desirable.

Benefits

The role includes several employee benefits designed to support staff wellbeing.

Benefits include:

• Health insurance coverage
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

Application Process

Interested candidates must apply through the official recruitment portal of One Acre Fund.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, meaning the organization may hire before the deadline once a suitable candidate is found.

The final application deadline is 4 May 2026.

This position offers a unique opportunity for agriculture and food processing professionals to play a key role in strengthening agricultural value chains and supporting smallholder farmers across Kenya.

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