Tupande Crop Sourcing Officer (Fixed-Term)

About the Role Seeking an autonomous, field-based professional with minimum 1 year of experience in agricultural extension or buying to operate a large scale macadamia value-chain that directly boost smallholder farmer incomes.

Responsibilities Develop knowledge of the standard market requirements Farmer training- Advise farmers on intervention methods to use on pests and disease. Maintain proper and accurate records of production as required of Macadamia buying centers on behalf of the farmer groups. Regularly carry out farm risk assessment and crop scouting. Prepare/Register farmers for all the certification processes as determined by the Market Access team. Conduct and ensure the smooth certification training, inspection and audit on all registered farmers. Create the reports to share with the supervisors to update operational movements. Develop his/her farmer base based on the given target for the given season. Work and improve the macadamia buying process in the assigned buying center. Any other role as may be assigned by your manager.

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: 1+ years work experience in an agricultural related field. Knowledge of the macadamia value chain (e.g. crop varieties, quality controls, seasonality, stock taking) is appreciated. A track record in planning field activities and troubleshooting issues. Able to coordinate teams for harvesting and sourcing from smallholders. Passionate about serving smallholder farmers. Coaching skills to develop junior team members. Minimum Education; high school certificate, certificate and diploma in agriculture or in an agricultural related field. Language: English, Kiswahili required.

Preferred Start Date As soon as possible.

Job Location Kirinyaga, Kenya or Embu, Kenya or Meru, Kenya or Nyeri, Kenya or Meru, Kenya or Ukambani, Kenya or Murang'a, Kenya.

Benefits Health insurance, paid time off. Contract Duration 9 months. Eligibility This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya. Application Deadline 15 January 2027. 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.