Tupande and the Finance Division are inviting applications from highly motivated professionals to join their teams in Kenya and Rwanda. The available positions span operational management, procurement, market access, tax compliance, and strategic leadership, offering an opportunity to contribute to impactful agricultural and financial operations in dynamic and rapidly growing sectors.
Below is a detailed outline of each available position.
Tupande Extension and Aggregation Specialist – Farmer Growth & Productivity (Fixed-Term) – Kenya
The Extension and Aggregation Specialist will play a key role in supporting Tupande’s Market Access operations, with a particular focus on avocado, macadamia, and dried fruit value chains. The position will involve building strong relationships with farmers, coordinating sourcing operations, and ensuring efficient execution of aggregation processes to maximize farmer productivity and income.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee sourcing activities for targeted value chains, ensuring quality standards and supply consistency.
- Facilitate farmer engagement initiatives aimed at improving agricultural practices and post-harvest handling.
- Coordinate aggregation processes to ensure timely delivery to processing and market outlets.
- Provide field-level operational support to enhance market access for smallholder farmers.
- Collaborate with internal teams to align operational execution with organizational objectives.
Tupande Soko Operations Specialist (Fixed-Term) – Kenya
The Soko Operations Specialist will provide operational support across Tupande’s Market Access portfolio, ensuring smooth execution of sourcing, farmer engagement, and market delivery activities. The role will focus on key value chains such as avocado, macadamia, and dried fruit, driving efficiency and impact at the intersection of farming and market access.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support sourcing operations to meet quality and volume requirements.
- Engage with farmers to enhance productivity and strengthen supply relationships.
- Assist in executing market access operations from sourcing to distribution.
- Track operational performance and recommend process improvements.
- Work closely with the wider operations team to ensure seamless workflow and timely delivery.
Tupande Regional Manager – Kenya
The Regional Manager will oversee Tupande’s operations in the Rift region, managing a large multi-channel team and ensuring maximum operational effectiveness. The role will involve strategic oversight of retail shops, field-force teams, and online channels, with the goal of delivering meaningful impact to farm families.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of over 70 staff members across different sales and operations channels.
- Oversee the performance of retail, field, and online operations to ensure alignment with growth targets.
- Develop and implement strategies to maximize reach and impact for farmers in the region.
- Monitor key performance metrics and ensure high standards of operational efficiency.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including farmers, partners, and internal teams.
Tupande Procurement Specialist – Strategy & Capability – Kenya
The Procurement Specialist will take a strategic leadership role in driving cross-functional sourcing projects, improving procurement systems, and building capacity within the procurement function. This role is crucial in ensuring that Tupande achieves value, efficiency, and sustainability in all sourcing activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and implementation of strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Drive procurement process improvements and systems optimization.
- Collaborate across departments to align procurement with operational and strategic needs.
- Develop and monitor supplier performance and relationships to ensure long-term value delivery.
- Champion best-in-class procurement practices, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness.
Tupande Market Access Associate – Kenya
The Market Access Associate will be responsible for managing complex projects and ensuring effective coordination across multiple teams within Tupande’s fast-growing operations. This role will require a results-driven individual with a strong ability to innovate and adapt in a dynamic work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and coordinate multi-team projects aimed at improving market access for farmers.
- Identify operational bottlenecks and implement innovative solutions to improve efficiency.
- Support the execution of sourcing, distribution, and market linkage activities.
- Monitor performance indicators and prepare progress reports for management.
- Work closely with both field teams and management to align operations with strategic goals.
Tupande Soko Chief of Staff – Kenya
The Soko Chief of Staff will serve as a strategic and operational partner to Tupande’s leadership, ensuring effective coordination of cross-functional initiatives. This position requires an individual with strong organizational, analytical, and leadership skills to help drive efficiency and impact across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support executive leadership in strategic planning and operational execution.
- Oversee cross-functional projects and ensure timely delivery of objectives.
- Facilitate coordination among departments to maintain operational alignment.
- Track progress on strategic initiatives and provide regular updates to leadership.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and support their implementation.
Tax Lead – Kenya and Rwanda
The Tax Lead will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations in Kenya and Rwanda. This senior role requires a deep understanding of tax frameworks, proactive management of compliance risks, and effective collaboration with internal finance and country teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee tax compliance for operations in both Kenya and Rwanda.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of tax returns.
- Provide guidance on tax implications of business operations and transactions.
- Work closely with finance and program teams to align operations with tax regulations.
- Manage relationships with tax authorities and respond to queries or audits.
Summary
These positions present an opportunity for skilled professionals to contribute to impactful agricultural market access initiatives and financial compliance operations across Kenya and Rwanda. Each role is designed to ensure operational efficiency, strategic alignment, and measurable impact in respective focus areas. Candidates should demonstrate a track record of success in similar environments, a commitment to operational excellence, and the ability to work collaboratively within diverse teams.
