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Logistics and Supply Chain · Full-time

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Tupande Transport and Dispatch Senior Supervisor

One Acre Fund Kenya

KakamegaSenior · Not statedCloses Thursday, 17 December 2026, 23:59 EATChecked 12 Nov 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

One Acre Fund Kenya is hiring a Senior Supervisor for Tupande Transport and Dispatch based in Kakamega. This full-time role is ideal for someone with 2-3 years of operational leadership experience in fleet and transport management. The position involves overseeing transport operations, vendor relations, and team management to ensure safety, efficiency, and cost control.

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What you will do

  • Oversee daily transport operations including internal and third-party vehicles to maintain service quality and vehicle upkeep.
  • Review and manage staff taxi requests, ensuring accuracy and optimal driver assignments to reduce costs.
  • Coordinate vehicle and driver allocation to meet staff transportation needs effectively.
  • Maintain and manage the taxi vendor database and serve as the main contact for operational issues.
  • Use Fleet Management System tools to track fleet usage, assignments, and key performance indicators.
  • Ensure timely and professional communication of trip details to staff and vendors, optimising routes to lower trip costs.
  • Coordinate safety inspections for both Tupande and third-party vehicles, ensuring compliance with regulations and organisational standards.
  • Verify and reconcile transport-related receipts and payments, maintain cost-tracking records, and generate weekly cost summaries for budget approval.
  • Identify and implement improvements to transport processes, dispatch systems, and communication flows.
  • Manage, mentor, and develop Senior Transport Officers to foster a high-performance team culture.

Requirements

  • 2-3 years of experience in operational leadership, preferably in fleet or transport management.
  • Advanced proficiency with Fleet Management Systems for tracking and reporting.
  • Ability to manage multi-step approval workflows, driver assignments, and document tracking.
  • Proficiency in Google Sheets for reconciling expenses and maintaining cost logs.
  • Experience in verifying transport invoices and maintaining financial accuracy.
  • Strong skills in budget coordination and cost control, including flagging discrepancies.
  • Excellent communication skills for managing internal staff requests and external vendor relationships.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of transport regulations, safety standards, and insurance protocols.
  • Understanding of financial validation, anomaly detection, and fraud mitigation.
  • Ability to handle high-volume, time-sensitive logistical requests and operational escalations.
  • Must be a citizen or permanent resident of Kenya.

Benefits

The role offers health insurance and paid time off.

How to apply

Apply through the employer's official contact by submitting your application before 17 December 2026. The employer reviews applications continuously until the position is filled.

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