Tupande Production Lead

PRODUCTION LEAD AT TUPANDE About Tupande Tupande is Kenya's trusted agricultural development initiative, operating as part of One Acre Fund's mission across Africa. Since 2006, Tupande has worked directly with over 1 million smallholder farmers, providing them with premium farm inputs, improved seeds, accessible financing, expert agricultural training, and comprehensive support services. Our approach delivers measurable results—farmers typically see income and asset growth exceeding 35 percent on supported land while building lasting resilience against environmental challenges. The Organization One Acre Fund operates across nine African countries, supporting approximately 5.5 million small-scale farmers through an integrated model that transforms agricultural productivity and livelihoods. Our work is powered by more than 9,000 dedicated full-time staff representing diverse backgrounds, skills, and expertise. The Kenya Operation Tupande's Kenya program maintains a robust presence with nearly 500 headquarters staff based in Kakamega and a field team of 1,747 professionals reaching farming communities nationwide. Our Nairobi office houses specialists in procurement, recruitment, government relations, and other critical support functions that enable our field operations to succeed. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Production Lead to join the Tupande team. You will oversee production operations, manage supply chains, coordinate procurement activities, and ensure quality standards across our agricultural input distribution network. Your leadership will be instrumental in getting premium farm supplies efficiently to our farmer members while maintaining operational excellence and cost efficiency. What We're Looking For Ideal candidates bring proven production management experience, strong operational leadership capabilities, and a track record of optimizing workflows in resource-constrained environments. You should demonstrate excellent stakeholder management skills, analytical problem-solving abilities, and commitment to agricultural development in East Africa.