Tupande Soko Avocado Oil Quality Assurance Senior 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 Ensures compliance with food safety, environmental, and regulatory standards and leads a team of QA Officers and technicians to deliver consistent product quality and operational excellence. Responsibilities Quality Assurance Strategy and Leadership Develop and implement a robust QA strategy, policies, and procedures aligned with company goals and industry best practices. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to elevate product quality and reduce deviations and non-conformities. Set quality performance targets, monitor KPIs, and report results to senior leadership. Team Management Manage and mentor a team of QA Officers and laboratory personnel. Oversee staff scheduling, training, performance management, and skills development. Ensure the QA team operates efficiently and is well-equipped with tools and training. Compliance and Regulatory Oversight Ensure all operations comply with Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS), HACCP, GMP, SHEQ, and local environmental regulations. Coordinate and lead internal and external audits; prepare reports and follow up on corrective actions. Act as the point of contact for quality and food safety inspections by external bodies. Laboratory Oversight Oversee all laboratory testing processes, including dry matter, oil quality, ripening, water, and wastewater analysis. Ensure testing equipment is calibrated, maintained, and operated according to SOPs. Review and validate test results; investigate and escalate significant deviations. Process and Product Quality Assurance Monitor and validate quality at critical control points across receiving, ripening, processing, and storage. Approve raw material intake, in-process materials, and finished products based on quality criteria. Review QA reports and recommend corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Facility Hygiene and Sanitation Ensure cleaning schedules cover all production areas, equipment, and facilities. Review cleaning records and sanitation checklists. Approve cleaning and sanitizing chemicals and ensure correct concentrations are used Supervise the sanitation consumable use and stock control Documentation and Reporting Maintain complete and accurate QA documentation, including test records, deviation logs, and audit reports. Compile and present weekly/monthly quality reports to management. Drive root cause analysis and ensure proper closure of non-conformities. Food Safety and Waste Management Champion food safety culture across the organization. Supervise proper waste segregation, disposal, and environmental controls. Ensure proper handling of boiler water and wastewater testing for regulatory compliance. 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 aspiration…