Tupande Transport Allocation Coordinator
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.
Our Kenya program, founded in 2006, is our second largest. We operate under the farmer brand Tupande, serving over one million farmers and employing 2200 staff. We aim to transform every farming community in Kenya by delivering sustained food security and pathways to prosperity. tupande.co.ke.
About the Role
Coordinate and allocate transport resources to ensure timely and cost-efficient movement of goods, while maintaining high service standards, compliance, and accurate records.
Responsibilities
Transport Planning & Allocation:
- Match transport requirements (volumes, routes, schedules) to available trucks, drivers, or third-party transport providers.
- Allocate vehicles according to capacity, route optimization, and cost-effectiveness.
- Manage changes or disruptions to transport plans (delays, breakdowns, or urgent requests)
Scheduling & Coordination:
- Prepare and share daily and/or weekly transport schedules with drivers and relevant stakeholders.
- Coordinate with warehouse teams to ensure readiness for loading and departure.
- Communicate with field staff and vendors on delivery schedules.
Documentation & Tracking:
- Maintain accurate records of vehicle allocations, routes, loads, and trip completion.
- Track and monitor the status of allocated transport (in transit, delivered, returned).
- Ensure all required documentation (delivery notes, weighbridge slips, proof of delivery) is collected and filed.
Compliance & Safety:
- Ensure allocated vehicles meet legal and company safety standards.
- Verify driver qualifications and compliance with hours-of-service regulations.
Reporting & Performance Monitoring:
- Generate daily/weekly transport allocation and performance reports.
- Highlight underutilisation, delays, or cost overruns and propose improvements.
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:
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
- Proficient in Transport Management Systems and tracking tools.
- Analytical mindset for cost reduction and performance tracking.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Location
Sagana, Kenya
Benefits
Health insurance, paid time off
Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya.
Application Deadline
14 April 2026. 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.
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