Tupande Strategy & Supply Associate - High Value Crops

The role

This professional will lead complex high value crop growth and supply initiatives. They will shape variety and sourcing decisions and build scalable supply systems.

What you will do

• Lead and execute strategic projects that support HVC strategies and Tupande's impact vision.
• Translate strategic priorities into structured execution plans, milestones and clear ownership.
• Own key HVC workstreams and drive them through agreed Stage-Gate processes.
• Identify opportunities, risks and required interventions for strategic direction.
• Drive planning, forecasting and performance analysis across priority HVC value chains.
• Analyse farmer, market, supply, pricing and operational data to generate business insights.
• Develop business cases and recommendations for variety diversification and commercial partnerships.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Agronomy, Global Supply Chain, Government Relations and Operations.
• Track strategic KPIs and performance across the HVC portfolio.
• Prepare analysis, recommendations and presentation materials for HVC leadership and S&OP discussions.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategy and operations
• Exceptional project management and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical capability to combine data with business judgment
• Ability to translate strategy into executable plans
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to assess commercial viability and develop business cases
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Google Suite

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Housing
• Comprehensive benefits
• Weekly check-ins with manager
• Access to mentorship and training programs
• Regular feedback on performance
• Career reviews every six months

Before you apply

• This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya.

About the company

One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. The Kenya program operates under the local brand Tupande.