Agriculture · Contract
Tupande Cashew Extension and Aggregation Supervisor (Fixed-term)
Lamu, KenyaMid level · Not statedPublished 9 September 2026No longer listed as open 9 October 2026
About this role
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Role overview
One Acre Fund Kenya is hiring a Cashew Extension and Aggregation Supervisor on a fixed-term contract in Lamu. This role is suited for an experienced team leader with field experience who can build and lead the cashew program in a new region.
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What you will do
- Supervise a team of officers to meet quality and quantity targets in assigned buying centers.
- Train your team to ensure quality and compliance.
- Update records daily, reconcile data, and prepare reports.
- Ensure adherence to policies, controls, and guidelines.
- Identify and suggest improvements to processes and farmer value propositions.
- Develop growth strategies for extension and aggregation services with your manager.
- Organise farmer engagement forums on quality, agronomy, certification, and other trainings.
- Provide excellent client service and resolve farmer grievances promptly.
- Perform other duties assigned by your manager.
Requirements
- Diploma or degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Community Development, or related field.
- At least 2 years of work experience in an agricultural-related field.
- Knowledge of the cashew value chain including grades, quality, and seasonality is preferred.
- Experience planning field activities and solving problems.
- Ability to coordinate teams for harvesting and sourcing from smallholders.
- Passion for serving smallholder farmers.
- Proven ability to meet ambitious field targets.
- Proficiency in Google Office Suite.
- Must be a Kenyan citizen or permanent resident.
Benefits
The role offers health insurance and paid time off.