Junior Cooperative Advisor- Kenya at Agriterra

About the Job

• For this role, Agriterra is looking for a Cooperative Advisor who can provide expert advice and coordinate advisory trajectories with reputable cooperatives and farmer organisations in counties in the LREB.
• You will have an advisory and coaching role in building development trajectories aimed at strengthening cooperatives and farmers' organisations and making them more resilient to climate shocks.
• To achieve this, the successful candidate will initiate and maintain a network that will includecooperatives and farmers organisations, financial institutions, traders, service providers, and other stakeholders in the value chains, depending on the area of work. He/she will initiate and guide change trajectories with cooperatives selected, and will lobby,mediate, and support negotiation processes, as well as prepare business deals.
• This is, therefore, a c a dream job for a real pioneer!

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Cooperative Advisory Support the Senior & Medior Cooperative Advisors in assessing and selecting cooperatives and farmer organisations for participation in CRLCSA. Support project implementation with selected cooperatives in conducting advisory work, such as preparing and implementing scoping.cooperative assessments, and assisting in developing action plans.
• Action Planning and Contract Management Assist selectedfarmer cooperatives in developing annual action plans with Agriterra. Prepare and manage contractsbetween targeted cooperatives and Agriterra Implementation and Follow-Up
• Support execution of action plans and follow-up activities. Develop performance objectives and coachingwork plans with target organisations in collaboration with the Lead Cooperative Advisor.
• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting Collect and record project and client data in Agriterra's M&E systems. Assist the Project Lead with planning,monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of interventions.
• Prepare timely monthly and end-of-mission reports.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Representation Maintain strong working relationships with all CRLCSA partners. Represent Agriterrain relevant value chain meetings, workshops, consultations, and field visits.

Education & Qualifications

• You have a Bachelor's degree in agri-business, business economics, finance cooperative management, or a related field,
• Experience Your careershows at least2 years of relevant work experience with demonstrated knowledgeand experience in one or more of Agriterra's key result areas, such as cooperative business development, market development, agricultural services, governance, or financial management Sector Knowledge Your understanding and experience in climate finance, project monitoring and evaluation will be an added advantage.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Your fluent inglish skits (oraland written) connectwith diverse audiences, and additional languages are a major plus Other Requirement Your advanced Microsoft Office skillsmake it easy to streamine administrative tasks.
• You are willing to travel regularly to project sites and partner organisations

What do we offer?

• An International, collegial, ambitious, and impact-oriented work environment You will have access to our yearly educational fund and countless learning opportunities from colleagues worldwide who share your passionfor agricultural transformation
• This junior cooperative advisor position offers competitive compensation tailored to your experience level, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to be part of transformational change in agricultural development, respecting the country's