One Acre Fund, through its dynamic programs including Tupande, continues to transform smallholder farming across Africa by delivering innovative solutions, market access, and financial inclusion. Our mission is to ensure that farmers—who form the backbone of African food systems—can access better markets, stronger systems, and improved opportunities to thrive.
As part of our continued expansion and commitment to excellence, we are seeking passionate and driven professionals to join our teams in Kenya and Rwanda. The roles available cut across market access, engineering, operations, and finance, offering highly rewarding opportunities for individuals ready to make a real impact.
If you are looking for a career that combines purpose, growth, and innovation, explore the vacancies below. Each position offers a chance to work with a diverse, talented, and mission-driven team. For further details, please refer to the attached PDF.
Vacancy 1: Tupande Market Access Extension and Aggregation Specialist – Data & Execution Support [Fixed-Term]
Location: Kenya
Category: Professionals
Tupande is looking for a highly motivated operations professional to strengthen its Market Access division, particularly focusing on avocados, macadamia, and dried fruit value chains. This is a fixed-term position for an individual who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys working directly with farmers, partners, and internal teams to deliver impactful results.
Job Description:
- Farmer Engagement and Sourcing: Support the design and execution of sourcing strategies to ensure consistent farmer engagement. Develop trust with farmer groups and cooperatives, enabling stronger supply chains for horticultural products.
- Aggregation and Coordination: Oversee aggregation activities to ensure products meet quality standards and reach markets in a timely manner. Facilitate smooth operations at collection points and liaise with transportation teams.
- Data and Execution Support: Provide critical data insights to optimize supply chain operations. Support the collection, cleaning, and reporting of field data to inform decision-making.
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders, including field staff and operations teams, to troubleshoot issues and ensure seamless execution.
- Value Chain Strengthening: Contribute to innovation across value chains, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions that enhance farmer profitability and product competitiveness.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys problem-solving, has a passion for agricultural development, and can deliver results in fast-moving contexts.
Vacancy 2: Engineering Manager
Location: Kenya or Rwanda
Category: Professionals
We are seeking a hands-on Software Engineering Manager to lead the design and implementation of our Odoo ERP system. This position is central to shaping the future of our retail and operations systems, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
Job Description:
- System Leadership: Lead the design, customization, and optimization of the Odoo ERP system to support the organization’s evolving needs.
- Team Management: Mentor and guide a team of software engineers, providing technical direction, coaching, and performance management.
- Process Improvement: Drive efficiency by streamlining engineering processes, implementing best practices, and ensuring high-quality output.
- Project Oversight: Manage multiple complex projects, balancing competing priorities and ensuring timely delivery.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with product managers, operations teams, and senior leadership to align engineering projects with organizational goals.
- Innovation and Scaling: Lead initiatives to introduce new technologies and approaches that enhance the scalability and resilience of systems.
The role requires a leader who is technically skilled, people-oriented, and excited to build systems that directly support One Acre Fund’s mission.
Vacancy 3: Senior DevOps Engineer
Location: Kenya or Rwanda
Category: Professionals
We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to lead our DevOps team and elevate system performance across multiple platforms. This position offers the opportunity to design, implement, and manage infrastructure that enables efficiency and reliability while supporting thousands of users across Africa.
Job Description:
- System Reliability: Ensure high availability and resilience of platforms by automating infrastructure deployment and monitoring.
- Innovation: Introduce and manage tools that improve developer workflows, accelerate deployments, and streamline testing.
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a talented DevOps team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Performance Optimization: Continuously analyze system performance, identifying bottlenecks and deploying solutions that maximize efficiency.
- Security and Compliance: Implement robust security measures and ensure compliance with international standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, product, and operations teams to align DevOps strategies with organizational needs.
This role offers a chance to combine technical expertise with leadership to support a mission-driven organization making a tangible difference in people’s lives.
Vacancy 4: Tupande Market Access Associate
Location: Kenya
Category: Professionals
We are seeking an exceptional Market Access Associate to join the Tupande team. This role is best suited for candidates with at least 4+ years of experience managing complex projects and working in dynamic, fast-growing organizations.
Job Description:
- Project Management: Coordinate complex market access projects that require alignment across multiple teams. Ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and with measurable results.
- Innovation and Strategy: Support the design of new initiatives that improve farmer access to markets. Identify gaps and propose innovative solutions for growth.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Act as a link between field teams, market access specialists, and external partners, ensuring consistent communication and collaboration.
- Operational Support: Provide hands-on support in daily operations, including logistics, farmer coordination, and reporting.
- Data and Analytics: Leverage data to track project performance and generate insights that inform strategic decisions.
This role requires a proactive, innovative professional with excellent communication skills and a drive to deliver impact through market-based solutions.
Vacancy 5: Tax Lead
Location: Kenya or Rwanda
Category: Professionals
We are seeking a Tax Lead to strengthen our Finance Division. This is a critical role that ensures compliance with all tax laws and regulations while supporting organizational efficiency.
Job Description:
- Compliance Management: Ensure timely and accurate filing of taxes across jurisdictions, adhering to all local and international regulations.
- Advisory Role: Provide expert guidance to country programs and leadership on tax-related matters.
- Audit and Risk Management: Support audits and proactively manage tax risks by implementing best practices and robust systems.
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with finance and program teams to ensure tax processes are well integrated and streamlined.
- Policy Implementation: Lead the development and enforcement of tax policies and frameworks across the organization.
- Continuous Improvement: Monitor changes in tax regulations and update processes to ensure ongoing compliance.
This role is perfect for a finance professional who enjoys problem-solving and working across diverse teams in a mission-driven environment.
How to Apply
If you are excited about any of these opportunities and meet the role expectations, we encourage you to take the next step in your career journey with One Acre Fund and Tupande.
Applications are currently open, and interested candidates can Apply Now. Please refer to the attached PDF for more details about the application process, deadlines, and submission requirements.
