Tupande Market Access Extension and Aggregation Specialist- Dried Fruit [Fixed-Term] at One Acre Fund

Responsibilities

• Track daily/weekly performance through sourcing dashboards and KPI trackers
• Monitor sourcing progress against seasonal targets, flagging bottlenecks early with proposed workarounds
• Generate reports and visual dashboards for field and leadership teams
• Ensure sourcing meets volume and quality standards, and compliance expectations
• Train farmers on agronomic best practices and productivity improvements
• Design and test loyalty or incentive schemes to boost retention and yields
• Map plantations and track farmer expansion and performance data
• Support targeted interventions to close farmer productivity gaps

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You'll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You'll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• 3+ years of experience in operations, field execution, or agri-business development
• Excellent coordination and project management skills
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data for decision-making
• Effective communication skills with high stakeholder engagement capacity
• Experience in agriculture, market access, or agribusiness operations
• Familiarity with smallholder engagement and sourcing logistics
• Working knowledge of certification standards (e.g., FSSC 22000, GlobalGAP, RA)
• Understanding of tree crop production and rural supply chains
• Awareness of regulatory and quality standards in food/agro-processing
• Willingness to travel frequently to rural sites (60–70% field-based)