Tupande Extension 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

We are seeking an Extension Coordinator to strengthen our farmer training efforts through excellent project coordination and execution. You'll play a key role in driving farmer impact by delivering high-quality training and behavior change campaigns. You'll report to the Extension Lead.

Responsibilities

Product Research

• Take the lead in initiating and driving forward all new extension research projects, including desk research, qualitative and/or quantitative surveys, key informant interviews, and collaboration with existing agricultural and duka teams.
• Produce high-quality deliverables on assigned projects in the form of final reports, presentations, or analyses.
• Provide strategic, relevant input to stakeholders in meetings and take ownership of next steps.

Trial Support and Execution

• Oversee trial execution, create marketing and training materials, set KPIs, and track progress while addressing challenges.
• Collaborate with departments to plan, execute, and develop scalable systems for rapid trial growth, performing tasks with limited supervision.

Scaling Trials

• Ensure excellence in the program by making trial specifications clear to external teams and integrating trials smoothly into Tupande's operations as it scales.

New intervention support and coordination

• Research Strategy and Performance Tracking: Create a research strategy for quick trials and scaling of training models within budget. Set clear OKRs and KPIs, regularly measure progress, and ensure accountability for results.
• Innovation and Feedback: Use research insights to tackle implementation challenges and optimize systems. Gather feedback from teams to refine interventions and leverage pilot insights for rapid improvements and scalability.

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:

• Project planning, management, and execution experience, including work with systems thinking and coordination; some logistics experience preferred
• Data collection and Analysis skills
• Stakeholder Management skills
• Possess excellent communication skills with the ability to pass across ideas clearly and communicate directions to farmers well.
• Exceptional personal organizational skills and attention to detail. Time management skills and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated success in addressing problems with creative, actionable solutions.
• Receptive to feedback and focused on continuous learning
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
• A minimum of 2 years of work experience in a related field

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Kakamega, Kenya

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off

Eligibility

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

Application Deadline

07 February 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.

How to apply

Apply here: https://grnh.se/rng4c3ar1us