Are you passionate about driving impact, leading strategic initiatives, and delivering value to underserved communities? Tupande and its affiliated programs are hiring dynamic professionals and dedicated interns to fill various roles across Kenya and Rwanda. From regional leadership to technical specialists and support services, this is your chance to join purpose-driven teams working to transform agricultural systems, enhance financial operations, and improve rural livelihoods.
We invite applications from committed and experienced individuals ready to make a lasting difference. Below are the detailed job descriptions for each of the currently open vacancies:
1. Tupande Regional Manager – Kenya
Location: Rift Region, Kenya
Category: Professionals
Tupande is looking for an experienced, results-oriented Regional Manager to lead a high-performing team of over 70 people. The Regional Manager will be responsible for overseeing field operations and maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of diverse sales channels, including field agents, retail shops, and online platforms. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the delivery of agricultural inputs, services, and training to farm families across the Rift region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across the region.
- Coordinate and manage multiple sales and delivery channels to ensure seamless execution.
- Drive team performance through coaching, monitoring, and performance management systems.
- Build partnerships and collaborate with internal stakeholders to align activities with Tupande’s mission.
- Develop and implement innovative solutions to address operational challenges and enhance service delivery.
- Oversee budgets, forecasts, and reporting to ensure accountability and data-driven decision-making.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and adjust strategies to meet impact and growth goals.
2. Rwanda Potato Seed Production Field Intern – Rwanda
Location: Rwanda
Category: Interns
We are looking for a dedicated and motivated field intern with hands-on experience in potato farming to support our seed production activities in Rwanda. This is a field-intensive role ideal for an early-career professional passionate about sustainable agriculture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in implementing and monitoring potato seed production protocols on the ground.
- Support the coordination of planting, cultivation, and harvesting activities.
- Monitor field trials, collect data, and ensure accuracy in reporting.
- Maintain accurate records of field operations and assist in logistical planning.
- Work closely with agronomists and other technical staff to maintain seed quality standards.
- Conduct farmer training sessions and ensure good agricultural practices (GAPs) are adhered to.
- Communicate findings effectively and provide regular updates to supervisors.
3. Tupande Procurement Specialist – Strategy & Capability – Kenya
Location: Kenya
Category: Professionals
Tupande is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Procurement Specialist to support our procurement transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in building strategic sourcing capabilities and enhancing procurement systems for long-term sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives and deliver high-value procurement solutions.
- Design and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Analyze market trends, vendor performance, and internal demand to inform sourcing decisions.
- Improve procurement processes, tools, and systems to drive efficiency and compliance.
- Collaborate with teams across departments to identify opportunities for cost savings and value creation.
- Develop supplier relationship management frameworks and lead contract negotiations.
- Contribute to capacity building and training programs to enhance procurement competencies.
4. Tupande Market Access Associate – Kenya
Location: Kenya
Category: Professionals
We are seeking an energetic and skilled Market Access Associate to support Tupande’s growth and market penetration strategies. This role is best suited to a candidate with strong coordination skills, a knack for innovation, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate market access projects from planning to execution.
- Develop and nurture partnerships that improve farmers’ access to markets.
- Identify new opportunities and initiatives that drive market linkages and product visibility.
- Collaborate with internal teams to pilot and scale solutions that expand market access.
- Conduct market research, analyze data, and provide strategic recommendations.
- Assist in developing training materials and content to support field teams.
- Support implementation of digital tools and systems that enhance operational efficiency.
5. Tupande Soko Chief of Staff – Kenya
Location: Kenya
Category: Professionals
The Tupande Soko division is seeking a Chief of Staff to support executive decision-making and strategic planning. This position involves working closely with leadership to streamline operations, monitor priorities, and drive innovation within Tupande’s commercial arm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a strategic thought partner to the division head and senior leadership.
- Lead and coordinate high-impact projects across functions and teams.
- Track organizational priorities and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
- Facilitate communication between stakeholders and manage cross-functional initiatives.
- Develop and monitor performance metrics and operational dashboards.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and lead change initiatives.
- Prepare executive briefings, internal memos, and progress reports for key stakeholders.
6. Financial Planning and Reporting Analytics Specialist – Kenya
Location: Kenya
Category: Professionals
We are hiring a skilled Financial Planning and Reporting Analytics Specialist to support the Global Finance Advisory Services (FAS) team. This is a key role that blends traditional finance planning with modern business intelligence tools to deliver insightful financial analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation of financial plans, budgets, and forecasts.
- Develop and maintain financial reporting tools and dashboards using BI tools.
- Provide actionable insights through financial modeling and variance analysis.
- Collaborate with finance and program teams to ensure accurate data reporting.
- Contribute to the enhancement of financial planning systems and templates.
- Analyze financial trends and make recommendations for strategic decision-making.
- Ensure alignment of financial reporting with organizational goals and donor requirements.
7. Tax Lead – Kenya and Rwanda
Location: Kenya/Rwanda
Category: Professionals
We are looking for a senior-level Tax Lead to ensure compliance with tax regulations and manage risk across our operations in Kenya and Rwanda. This is a strategic position requiring cross-border tax expertise and strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure full compliance with local tax laws in both Kenya and Rwanda.
- Advise senior management on tax planning, risk mitigation, and compliance matters.
- Lead preparation and submission of accurate tax returns and statutory filings.
- Coordinate tax audits and respond to queries from tax authorities.
- Develop and implement tax policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Provide tax advisory support for new projects, contracts, and cross-border activities.
- Train finance staff and ensure up-to-date knowledge of relevant tax legislation.
These vacancies represent a broad spectrum of professional growth opportunities in a mission-driven environment. Whether you are an early-career intern in Rwanda’s potato sector or a senior professional managing procurement strategies in Kenya, Tupande and its partner divisions offer the platform to thrive while contributing to real, sustainable impact.
All roles require strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. Fluency in English is essential, and for the Rwanda-based internship, fluency in Kinyarwanda is also required. Working in multicultural and dynamic teams, successful applicants will need to adapt quickly, learn on the go, and bring creativity to complex challenges.
If you are passionate about working at the intersection of agriculture, finance, operations, and innovation, we welcome your application.
How to Apply
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