Tupande Hygiene 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.

Our Kenya program, founded in 2006, operates under the local brand Tupande. Close to 500 staff in our Kakamega headquarters support 1,747 field staff and serve more than 1 million farmers. In Nairobi, around 50 staff support global functions like procurement, recruitment, government relations, and communications

About the Role

The Hygiene Supervisor is responsible for assisting in the setup, oversight, and continuous improvement of all hygiene-related processes within the Dried Fruit Factory. The role ensures daily cleaning, sanitation, PPE management, and hygiene practices meet OAF, BRC, ISO 22000, HACCP, and FSMS standards. This role supports both fresh fruit receiving, dried fruit production, and packing, ensuring food safety, consistent quality, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Food Safety & Compliance

• Follow all Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) requirements during production.
• Support implementation and monitoring of the Food Safety Management System (FSMS).
• Assist in HACCP, ISO 22000, and GMP compliance checks and documentation.
• Monitor and verify operations which have Critical Control Points (CCPs) are clean, and records for cleaning are kept daily..
• Oversee cleaning and sanitation procedures across all production zones (receiving, sorting, slicing, drying, packing, cold rooms, washrooms, and waste areas).
• Conduct pre-operational hygiene checks and end-of-day sanitation verification.
• Participate in internal and external food safety audits under the guidance of the Quality Supervisor.
• Ensure hygiene records, checklists, and log sheets are completed accurately and filed correctly.

Hygiene Operations Management

• Ensure effective cleaning schedules are implemented and adhered to.
• Maintain stock of cleaning chemicals and ensure correct dilution and safe use as per MSDS.
• Ensure PPE for hygiene staff and production workers is correctly distributed, maintained, and replaced.
• Monitor environmental hygiene (floors, drains, ceilings, walls, equipment).
• Ensure proper handwashing, sanitation, and entry protocols are followed by all staff.
• Oversee proper segregation, handling, and disposal of organic waste, packaging waste, and chemical waste.
• Ensure waste areas are clean, compliant, and emptied following the factory’s waste schedule.
• Work with the Production Supervisor to reduce waste generation through improved hygiene processes.
• Directly supervise 2 hygiene casuals

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:

• Minimum Academic Qualification: Diploma in Food Science, Quality Assurance, Hospitality, or a related field.
• Work Experience: 2+ years of experience in food quality control or assurance, preferably in a dried fruit or food manufacturing environment, maintaining hygiene.
• Basic understanding of HACCP, ISO 22000, and food safety regulations.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in quality control processes.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to identify and report issues for corrective action.
• Written and Verbal Communication: Ability to report findings clearly and concisely.
• Teamwork: Ability to work under supervision and support the quality control team.
• Time Management: Ability to complete assigned tasks within set timelines.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Ruiru, 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

21 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.