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

Job Description

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)