About the Role

• We are seeking exceptional Extension & Aggregation individuals to support Tupande’s fast-growing crop buyback programs in the avocado, macadamia, and dried fruit value chains. You will play a critical role in managing field activities and ensure effective implementation of our farmer-facing work streams including training, certification, and crop aggregation.
• You will be a part of the Market Access team and will report directly to the respective Market Access Associate. This role is based in Sagana and is hybrid

Responsibilities

• Lead daily implementation of field activities across training, certification, and aggregation
• Coordinate a team of Extension and Aggregation Supervisors and Officers to achieve operational targets
• Support farmer recruitment, enrollment, and sensitization
• Coordinate site-level aggregation logistics, including sourcing center setup and data reporting
• Ensure compliance with set quality thresholds and volume targets
• Maintain strong relationships with local farmer leaders and government actors
• Collect and submit timely and accurate data to inform decisions
• Flag risks and escalate issues to the relevant Associate or Specialist

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• Diploma or degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Community Development, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in rural extension, crop aggregation, or farmer training
• Prior experience managing teams and leading operational execution
• Demonstrated ability to deliver on ambitious field targets
• Familiarity with avocado or macadamia production is an added advantage
• Proficiency in Google Office Suite
• Ability to travel frequently within the assigned area