Tupande Regional Headquarters Administrative Supervisor (Fixed-Term)

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions.

To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.

About the Role

We are looking for an Administrative Supervisor to join our Nyanza Regional Headquarters (RHQ) in Kisumu. This is a fully on-site role where you will lead the daily running of the office and support other operational areas in the region. You will ensure a safe, efficient, and welcoming work environment for all staff, vendors and visitors.

You will lead the Kisumu facility services team and provide high-quality administrative support while driving efficiency, sustainability, and continuous improvement in our operations. Your leadership will help deliver cost-effective services that positively impact staff productivity and create an excellent workplace experience.

This role is based in Kisumu and is fully onsite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Kisumu Regional Headquarters and regional offices.
• Support the facility services team in delivering high-quality administrative services.
• Ensure a safe, well-maintained, and welcoming environment for staff and visitors.
• Implement strategies that promote cost-efficiency, and sustainability.
• Improve initiatives throughout facility operations.
• Coordinate with our teams and external partners to support smooth business operations.

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:

• Experience in Facilities Management: 1 years managing office facilities, with experience delivering high-quality service standards, knowledge of administrative best practices.
• Leadership and Team Management: At least 1 years of experience leading teams and managing external partners, with the ability to foster a performance-driven and service-oriented team culture.
• Event Coordination Expertise: Hands-on experience implementing events, including logistics management, vendor coordination, space setup, and support services.
• Facilities Operations Knowledge: Understanding of cleaning, maintenance, asset management, consumables control, and visitor access protocols.
• Digital Proficiency: Skills in Google Workspace and other digital tools for tracking budgets, inventory, schedules, and team performance.
• Health, Safety & Security: Working knowledge of occupational health, safety, and security standards, with the ability to implement and monitor compliance in an office environment.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Kisumu, Kenya

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off

Contract Duration

1 Year

Eligibility

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

Application Deadline

31 December 2025. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization's mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.