Cooperative Advisor Horticulture FFT2

2025-11-05T03:32:51+00:00

FULL_TIME

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Management, Agriculture, Agribusiness

2025-11-14T17:00:00+00:00

 

Kenya

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About the FFT2 Project The Farmer-Focused Transformation (FFT) programme, supported by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is helping farmer organisations and cooperatives grow stronger. At the heart of the programme lies a simple belief: when farmer organisations are well-structured and effective, they can drive local prosperity, create fairer opportunities, and strengthen entire communities. FFT works along three main pathways: Lobby and advocacy – making sure farmers’ voices are heard where decisions are made Farmer-led businesses – supporting farmers in building competitive and thriving enterprises Sustainable services – improving access to resources, markets, and opportunities By focusing on cash crops, the programme not only helps improve local food security but also connects organised farmers to regional and international markets. This creates jobs, improves incomes, and builds stronger bargaining positions for farmers‍ About the Job This position is for an experienced project team mate working in the field of cooperative development. This position permits flexibility as it allows the CA to fulfil one or two of the following roles: Cooperative expert As a cooperative expert, the CA operates independently within a framework entrusted by the project lead. While working on behalf of the project lead, the CA contributes to project design, implementation, and policy development, proposing options for improvement. The CA is responsible for clearly defined assignments within the projects they are involved. Within these projects, the CA establishes and carries out advisory trajectories with selected client cooperatives, supporting the implementation of multi-year targets based on prior assessment. Assignments may range from project acquisition, set-up, assessment, or providing specific expertise. In offering technical support, the CA may provide advice or act as a trainer. The CA consistently delivers work on time and within scope, demonstrating the ability to analyse and advise clients effectively. Project manager for small-scale projects In this role, the CA serves as project manager for small-scale projects (annual budgets under €100,000). 

• Cooperative advisory work
• Administration & Reporting
• Business Development & Stakeholder Management
• Communication
• Quality Assuarnce
• Supervision
• Technical Expertise Development
• Organisational Sustainability

Sector Knowledge You have excellent knowledge of cooperative business development, market development, agricultural service provision, climate resilient strategies for farmers, entrepreneurship, governance, and financial management. You possess a solid understanding of avocado certification schemes and regulatory requirements relevant to both local and export markets. Strong technical knowledge of value chain analysis and market development. Communication & Interpersonal Skills You are fluent in English (oral and written) and communicate easily. Other Requirement Your advanced Microsoft Office skills make it easy to streamline administrative tasks. You are willing to travel to other counties in Kenya. Winning competencies: enthusiastic, result-focused, client-centred service excellence, masterful advisory and training capabilities

• Bachelor’s degree in business economics, agri-business, business administration or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in an international work environment supporting agricultural development projects
• Experience in facilitating connections between farmers and buyers, processor and exporters
• Skilled in designing and delivering training programmes, workshops and demonstrations on sustainable services, access to finance, and market
• Proven hands-on experience in horticulture, particularly avocado and potato value chains in Kenya
• Excellent knowledge of cooperative business development, market development, agricultural service provision, climate resilient strategies for farmers, entrepreneurship, governance, and financial management
• Fluent in English (oral and written)
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Willingness to travel to other counties in Kenya

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