Job Description
- Provide business development advice and facilitate change management that allow dairy cooperatives to realise their business growth potential.
- Advise dairy cooperatives on financial management (adequate bookkeeping and financial reporting); general proper recording (membership, volumes produce, minutes, etc), financial procedures, business development, marketing & sales, governance, business practices in cooperatives.
- Investigate opportunities to finance business plans of dairy cooperatives, support the establishment of contacts and negotiate business agreements with banks, investors, and other financiers (governments and the business sector).
- Contribute to the development of financially sustainable structures within cooperatives and farmers’ organisations to enhance their service provision and extension service to their members.
- Provide clients with guidance relating to change trajectories, to promote the interests of farmers, and cooperatives, with the authorities of the relevant developing countries.
- Collect and systematise information about clients and advisory processes, such as financial reports and annual overviews
Job Requirements
- A bachelor degree and above in relevant field e.g., Agricultural economics, Development Studies, Entrepreneurship, Agri-business, Business administration or any other related field.
- A maximum of 2 years of relevant working experience at international organisation(s); experience supporting agricultural development projects.
- Extensive experience of more than 3 years working with cooperatives and farmer organizations.
- Good understanding of the Dairy Value Chain and the Agriculture sector in Ethiopia
- Understanding of and experience in agricultural projects, cooperations, advisory services, financial project management, PMEL, donor reporting and/or business development.
- Good computer skills in MS-applications (MS Office).
- Strong networking, good communication combined with solid writing and reporting skills, and presentation skills,
- Business mindset, pro-active work approach, attention to detail, able to adapt to shifting demands and deadlines.
- Enthusiastic, focused on results and service, and with adequate advisory or training skills.
- Good oral and written English communication skills is required for both positions.
- Additionally, proficiency in Oromiffa language is required.
- Able and willing to travel frequently to rural areas.
- Skills: interpersonal, organizing, coaching and, communication skills.
- Personal qualities (traits): initiative, problem-solver, team player, decisive, helicopter view, motivator.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
What we have to offer!
- At Agriterra, the work environment is collegial and ambitious.
- Developmental opportunities including an education fund.
- In this position you get the responsibility but also the freedom to use your skills in order to operate in dynamic international markets, see and realize opportunities.
- Whenever necessary, you will work in collaboration with other Agriterra and SNV BRIDGE+ staff.
- Agriterra is offering a full-time position for a period of one year with the possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability.
- The working conditions and additional benefits are good. The salary offered will depend on your experience and qualifications.
- Wonderful workplace & great colleagues!
More Information
- Address Ethiopia