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

Execute and enforce the HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) program at the biochar facility on a day-to-day basis. Working under the direction of the Controls, Health, and Safety Specialist, ensure compliance with Kenyan HSE regulations, run inductions and toolbox talks, conduct site inspections and incident investigations, and support Safety Marshals across shifts. Serve as the on-site HSE presence embedding safety culture across the facility while escalating systemic risks and policy decisions to the Specialist.

Responsibilities

HSE Program Execution

• Implement and maintain the facility's HSE management system, risk registers, and emergency response plans under the direction of the Controls, Health, and Safety Specialist
• Conduct regular safety audits, site inspections, and incident investigations across all shifts and lines; escalate significant findings to the Specialist for review and action
• Maintain HSE documentation, incident logs, CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) records, and inspection reports; ensure all records are audit-ready
• Support the Specialist in preparing regulatory submissions and responses to inspections by DOSH (Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services), NEMA (National Environment Management Authority), and county authorities

Hazard Management

• Execute HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) implementation at the shop-floor level: verify that all hazards are identified and communicated to every worker before they begin work at their station
• Support the Specialist in maintaining HACCP system documentation and preparing the system for external audit
• Train Production Supervisors and Lab Analysts on HACCP execution at shift level under a plan set by the Specialist

Safety Culture

• Deliver HSE inductions, ongoing training, toolbox talks, and emergency drills for all facility staff following programmes designed by the Specialist
• Support all shift-designated Safety Marshals (Production Supervisors), reinforcing consistent safety standards across shifts
• Track and report training completion across the facility
• Cultivate a facility culture where every employee feels empowered to stop unsafe work; model the behaviour on the shop floor

Environmental Compliance

• Conduct routine environmental monitoring rounds covering emissions, waste management, water use, and ash and biochar handling procedures
• Maintain ambient air quality monitoring records per the facility's environmental monitoring program; feed data into the MRV ((Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification)) pipeline in coordination with the MRV Coordinator
• Coordinate scheduled third-party emissions and leakage testing under the Specialist's oversight

Escalation Coordination

• Escalate systemic HSE risks, policy questions, and significant incidents to the Controls, Health, and Safety Specialist without delay
• Coordinate with the MRV Coordinator on HSE-related MRV documentation
• Coordinate safety responsibilities across all Production Supervisors (Safety Marshals) and casual labour through the Administration Supervisor

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:

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field
• 2 years experience as an HSE professional in an industrial or manufacturing setting
• Certified HSE professional strongly preferred; NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health), IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health), or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of Kenya’s OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007) and NEMA regulations
• Proven experience implementing HACCP systems
• Strong communication and training facilitation skills; must be able to engage workers at all levels

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Rukanga, Kenya

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off

Contract Duration

6 Months

Eligibility

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

Application Deadline

21 October 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.