Tupande Logistics and MRV Coordinator (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

Seeking a Logistics and MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification) Coordinator with 2-3 years' experience in distribution and/or carbon markets  and/or MRV to lead the distribution of biochar and manage the MRV program.

Responsibilities

dMRV Program Leadership

• Design, implement, and manage the facility's dMRV system, covering feedstock inputs, production outputs, quality measurements, and carbon sequestration calculations
• Ensure data collection processes across all shifts are accurate, consistent, and traceable to applicable carbon standards (e.g., Puro.earth, EBC, IBI, or other relevant frameworks)
• Oversee and support the Lab/Quality Technicians in their data recording responsibilities to ensure dMRV-grade data quality
• Prepare and submit periodic monitoring reports, verification reports, and audit-ready documentation for carbon credit issuance
• Liaise with third-party verifiers, auditors, and certification bodies during verification cycles
• Develop and maintain data management systems, dashboards, and reporting templates for dMRV purposes
• Train all relevant staff on dMRV data recording requirements and the importance of data integrity
• Stay current on evolving carbon standards, methodology requirements, and dMRV best practices in the biochar sector
• Contribute towards process improvement with Production and Logistics stakeholders

Distribution Logistics Coordination

• Own the end-to-end forecasting process that translates production output into logistics requirements for Soko Logistics, including expected truck volume, required capacity, and resource preparation needed ahead of each distribution cycle
• Lead a standing weekly planning sync with the Soko Logistics Manager to review the upcoming week's distribution forecast and confirm operational readiness before the week begins
• Serve as the dedicated point of contact between Biochar production and Soko Logistics, driving alignment on schedules, volumes, and delivery execution
• Plan and adjust delivery schedules in coordination with the Production Coordinator based on production output and farmer demand
• Manage delivery records and customer order tracking
• Resolve delivery issues and escalate systemic problems to the Soko Logistics Manager and Biochar Lead (as appropriate)

Farmer Engagement and Training

• Develop and maintain training materials for Asili field staff on correct biochar application methods and evidence collection requirements
• Deliver refresher training to Asili field teams at the start of each season
• Collect and consolidate farmer feedback from Asili channels
• Lead first-line grievance resolution and escalate unresolved issues to the Lead

Performance Tracking

• Track distribution KPIs including delivery completion, on-time performance, and MRV documentation completeness
• Track end-to-end MRV completeness across feedstock, production, quality, and end-use streams
• Report distribution and MRV performance to the Lead monthly

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:

• Degree in Environmental Science, Data Science, Engineering, Agronomy, or a related field
• Minimum 2-3 years experience in carbon markets, MRV, sustainability reporting, or environmental data management
• Familiarity with biochar carbon standards (Isometric, Puro.earth, EBC, IBI) or carbon credit methodologies strongly preferred
• Strong data management, reporting, and analytical skills
• Experience with data management platforms, spreadsheets, or environmental monitoring software
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to data integrity and traceability

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Rukanga, Kenya

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off 

Contract Duration

6 months (Renewable)

Eligibility

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

Application Deadline

05 October 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.