Tupande Senior Soko Maintenance 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, 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

Tupande Macadamia Factory Mechanical technician role is focused on maintaining, repairing, and improving mechanical systems and equipment to ensure smooth and reliable operations. The key objective of this role is to support One Acre Fund's mission by minimizing downtime, enhancing equipment performance, and ensuring safe, efficient service delivery to farmers. You will be a part of maintenance department and will report directly to the maintenance supervisor. This role is based in sagana and is onsite.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment and machinery in the macadamia factory to ensure optimal operation and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production teams to optimize equipment performance, improve efficiency, and reduce waste.
• Install, test, and commission new mechanical equipment and machinery, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules and procedures to extend equipment lifespan and reduce maintenance costs.

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:

• 2+ years of hands-on experience as a mechanical technician in a manufacturing, FMCG, or food production environment.
• Good understanding of mechanical systems, including pneumatics, hydraulics, and basic electrical work.
• Experience in welding and fabrication, especially food-grade welding (stainless steel, polishing, etc.).
• Experience in maintaining and repairing production equipment such as conveyors, motors, gears, and drive chains.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, blueprints, and manuals.
• Skilled in using hand tools, power tools, and other mechanical equipment.
• A valid certification in a mechanical trade or equivalent experience.
• Strong focus on safety, able to follow OSH rules, do risk assessments, keep safety records, and promote safe work practices.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Sagana, Kenya

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off

Contract Duration

2 Years

Eligibility

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

Application Deadline

07 January 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 ([email protected]), 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.