One Acre Fund Job Vacancy, Logistics Specialist

One Acre Fund Job Vacancy, Logistics Specialist

Logistics Specialist (Fixed-Term)

One Acre Fund

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 Tanzania program, founded in 2013, serves approximately. 150,000 farmers, providing quality farm supplies through a network of agrodealer shops, and a range of different tree species through local nurseries situated close to farmers. Our team in Tanzania is headquartered in Iringa and supported by three smaller offices—Mbeya and Njombe in the southern highlands. To learn more about our work, look at our Tanzania program blog.

About The Role

As a Logistics Specialist based in Iringa, Tanzania, you will ensure the smooth movement of agricultural inputs from warehouses to field locations across the country. You will coordinate transport, delivery, and reverse logistics to support farmer-facing teams. In this role, you’ll manage a team from Senior Warehouse Supervisors to Senior Coordinators, guiding them to achieve strong logistics performance. You will report directly to the Supply Chain and Operations Senior Manager.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the transportation of goods, products, and materials from suppliers to customers or internal stakeholders.
• Plan and optimize logistics operations, including route planning, inventory management, and warehouse operations.
• Analyze and resolve logistics-related issues, such as shipment delays, inventory discrepancies, and transportation disruptions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, manufacturing, and customer service, to ensure seamless logistics operations.
• Develop and maintain reports, metrics, and dashboards to measure logistics performance and identify areas for improvement.

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 experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain management.
• Knowledge of logistics software, including transportation management systems (TMS) and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Certification in logistics or supply chain management, such as CCLS or CLTD.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools, such as Excel, Tableau, or Power BI.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance, including customs regulations, tariffs, and trade agreements.

Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Location: Iringa, Tanzania

Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off

Contract Duration: 1 Year

Eligibility: This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Tanzania.

Application Deadline

07 September 2025. 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.

How to Apply:

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