Tupande Central Transport Coordinator (Fixed-Term)

About One Acre Fund

One Acre Fund is a nonprofit organization that supplies smallholder farmers in East Africa with asset-based financing and agriculture training services to reduce hunger and poverty.

The Role

The Tupande Central Transport Coordinator (Fixed-Term) serves as the central hub for planning, allocating, and monitoring all transport activities across multiple areas within Soko. This role is crucial for ensuring that vehicles, drivers, and third-party carriers are deployed efficiently, that schedules are adhered to, and that transport data and documentation are accurate and up-to-date.

Responsibilities

• You will consolidate transport needs from different departments and regions into a master schedule.
• You will allocate fleet or third-party trucks based on demand, capacity, and cost-efficiency.
• You will balance workloads across trucks and collection areas to prevent under- or over-utilization.
• You must issue daily and weekly transport plans to stakeholders.
• You will liaise with teams to ensure goods are ready for loading as scheduled.
• You will manage changes, delays, and urgent transport requests efficiently.
• You will ensure all transport documentation is received, verified, and properly filed.
• You will confirm vehicle compliance with legal, safety, and LOG Soko standards before allocation.
• You will compile performance reports on truck utilization, on-time delivery, and transport costs.
• You will Analyse transport trends and propose efficiency improvements to LOG Soko.
• You will provide updates to internal teams and external service providers.
• You will maintain strong relationships with third-party transporters and regional staff.

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

For this role specifically, you will have:

• BA/BSc/HND qualification.
• 3+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or a related field.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations, laws, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in transportation management software and systems.
• Must be adaptable.
• Must be able to handle many tasks and priorities.