Tupande Cashew Extension & Aggregation Officer (Fixed-Term) at One Acre Fund in Kilifi, Kenya

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    Tupande Cashew Extension & Aggregation Officer (Fixed-Term)

    One Acre FundKilifi, Kenya

    Posted

    4 weeks ago

    Apply by

    9 Oct

    Contractor
    On Site
    Mid
    Agriculture & Agribusiness
    Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

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    Job Description

    Seeking a hands-on Extension and Aggregation Officer to run a cashew buying center and aggregate raw cashew nuts on Kenya's coast — building market access opportunities for smallholder farmers in a scaling program.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Operate it during scheduled hours. Keep it clean, organized, and secure.
    • Handle, dry, and store RCN according to Tupande standard operating procedures.
    • Weigh RCN accurately.
    • Quality control each purchase sorting damaged, moldy, or poor-quality nuts.
    • Process payments via FieldPro and ensure compliance i.e., KRA/eTIMS.
    • Escalate any disputes, discrepancies, or irregularities to your Supervisor immediately.
    • Deliver agronomic training to farmers in your assigned location.
    • Communicate purchase and quality requirements.
    • Executive field visits and prepare field reports for your Supervisor.
    • Coordinate with Tupande Agents and Zone Supervisors to mobilize farmers.
    • Interview farmers and brokers.
    • Record data on time using provided digital tools i.e., stock take, farmer/broker scouting.
    • Escalate any data-quality issues to your Supervisor.
    • Work with loaders, Tupande's logistics team, and your Supervisor to schedule and execute RCN collection.

    Required Qualifications

    • Demonstrable prior experience with an agricultural, aggregation, trading, or comparable operations employer verifiable references or employment record.
    • Ability to read and write in English/local language and perform basic arithmetic.
    • Demonstrated integrity and accountability in handling agricultural goods, weighing, and record-keeping.
    • Fluency in Kiswahili and familiarity with local coastal languages.
    • Computer literacy and comfortable with tablet/smartphone data-collection tools.
    • High attention to detail in quality control, record-keeping, and payment processing.
    • Independent, proactive, problem-solving - comfortable operating with limited daily supervision.
    • Willingness and ability to travel across the assigned area, and to do hands-on RCN handling.
    • Strong connection to the local farming community.
    • Prior experience in Cashew and/or the Coast.
    • Prior experience operating a buying or collection center.
    • Familiarity with Tupande.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

    Education Level

    Diploma

    Languages

    English, Kiswahili

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Go to One Acre Fund on job-boards.greenhouse.io to apply.

    Running a Cashew Buying Center: What Hiring Managers Look For

    This role is about trust, precision, and local relationships. Hiring managers want to see you can handle cash, weigh accurately, and keep farmers coming back. Here's how to prepare.

    1. Prove your integrity with examples: In your CV and interview, share a specific instance where you handled cash, goods, or records honestly. For example, how you reconciled a till or reported a discrepancy. This role demands someone who can be trusted alone at a buying center.

    2. Show you know quality control: Cashew buyers reject nuts with mold, damage, or poor moisture. Describe a time you sorted or graded agricultural produce. Mention any training you've had on quality standards. Even experience with other crops counts.

    3. Demonstrate digital literacy: You'll use FieldPro for payments and tablets for data collection. If you've used any mobile money, inventory apps, or spreadsheet tools, highlight that. Comfort with eTIMS or KRA compliance is a bonus.

    4. Speak to your local network: This role needs someone who can mobilize farmers. Talk about your relationships in the Kilifi farming community. Mention any work with farmer groups, cooperatives, or local leaders. Hiring managers want a known face.

    5. Prepare for hands-on work: You'll handle raw cashew nuts, load trucks, and travel daily. Be ready to describe physical tasks you've done before — lifting, sorting, or working outdoors. Show you're not afraid of getting your hands dirty.

    6. Highlight language skills: Fluency in Kiswahili and local coastal languages is key. If you speak Giriama, Digo, or similar, say so. This builds trust with farmers and brokers. English is needed for reports.

    7. Show you can work independently: The buying center runs with limited supervision. Give an example of a time you solved a problem on your own — like a stock discrepancy or a payment issue. Proactive problem-solvers stand out.

    8. Learn about Tupande's operations: Tupande is One Acre Fund's Kenya program. Research how they aggregate crops and support farmers. Mentioning their standard operating procedures or digital tools shows you've done your homework.

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    cashew
    aggregation
    extension
    quality control
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