Avocado Oil Consultant

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 Consultancy Engagement

We are seeking an experienced Avocado Oil Consultant to support the setup and operation of our avocado oil production facility. We are seeking someone with hands-on experience setting up and scaling avocado oil processing operations, understands cold-pressed production methods, and has a grasp of local and international food safety and export regulations.

This role will be hybrid and includes frequent travel to the processing facility in Sagana, Kenya.

Terms of Reference

Operational Setup

• Guide the layout optimization of existing machinery and production flow.
• Oversee the commissioning and testing of avocado oil extraction equipment.
• Recommend improvements for processing efficiency and product quality.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Help obtain necessary licenses and certifications (e.g., food safety, HACCP, export certifications).
• Ensure alignment with local health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Provide documentation and SOPs for quality control and traceability.

Team Support & Training

• Train staff on safe operations, hygiene standards, and quality assurance.

Product Development & Market Readiness

• Advise on raw material sourcing and post-harvest handling.
• Guide the development of packaging, labeling, and shelf-life testing.
• Provide insights into market trends, potential buyers, and quality benchmarks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in avocado oil production.
• Demonstrated involvement in facility setup or plant commissioning.
• In-depth knowledge of food processing standards and international certifications (e.g., ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP).
• Strong understanding of mechanical equipment used in oil extraction.
• Excellent communication, training, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with the Kenya regulatory landscape.
• Degree in Food Science, Agricultural Engineering, or related field.
• Consultancy experience with a startup or scale-up agri-processing ventures.

Duration

3-6 months

Preferred Start Date

June 2025

Job Location

Sagana, Kenya

Eligibility

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

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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.