Vacancy title:
Medior Cooperative Advisor LREB -Homabay Cluster

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Management, Agribusiness]

Jobs at:
Agriterra

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, October 31 2025

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 29 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Medior Cooperative Advisor LREB -Homabay Cluster Apply now About the CRLCSA Project The “Transformation of Agricultural Value Chains Towards Low-Carbon, Climate ResilientPathways in Kenya 2025-2031” (CRLCSA) project was developed by the CooperativePartnership for Climate Smart Food and Forestry, Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)and the Government of Kenya, with Agriterra as the main co-executing partner. The projectwill foster the emergence of climate-resilient, low-carbon, environmentally sustainable, andfinancially viable agriculture value chains.The project will accelerate the transfer of technology, knowledge, assets, and services witha focus on cooperatives as key agents to leverage rural change and climate resilience. Theproject focuses on six priority value chains: dairy, poultry, coffee, tea, fruit trees, and Africanleafy vegetables in the Lake Region Economic Block.The project has a total budget of USD 50 million over six years, including a grant of USD29.2 million from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), which will be supplemented with fundingfrom the FAO and the Government of Kenya, in addition to co-funding from Denmark. About the Job For this role, Agriterra is looking for a Cooperative Advisor who can provide expert adviceand coordinate advisory trajectories with reputable cooperatives and farmer organisationsin counties in the LREB - Homabay Cluster (Homabay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira and Bomet).You will have an advisory and coaching role in building development trajectories aimed atstrengthening cooperatives and farmers’ organisations and making them more resilient toclimate shocks.To achieve this, the successful candidate will initiate and maintain a network that willinclude cooperatives and farmers’ organisations, financial institutions, traders, serviceproviders, 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 willlobby, mediate, and support negotiation processes, as well as prepare business deals.This is, therefore, a dream job for a real pioneer! Duties‍ Cooperative advisory work Guide and empower targeted cooperatives throughcomprehensive project interventions—from initial development and scoping to indepth assessments, hands-on training, and strategic advisory support—all within thestrategic framework established by the project lead. Drive cooperative success through tailored advisory pathways focused on governance excellence, financial sustainability, business growth, and production optimisation—all while managing personal and team responsibilities to meet every project milestone. Administration & reporting Transform data into impact by documenting progress, analysing setbacks as learning opportunities, monitoring implementation effectiveness, and sharing breakthrough insights that scale success across the programme. Business development & stakeholder engagement Drive innovation by identifying breakthrough opportunities in operational excellence, project optimisation, and market development, translating insights into compelling action plans. Cultivate strategic partnerships and represent Agriterra's mission across counties, connecting with companies, SMEs, and financial institutions to unlock cooperative potential. Communication Keep the project team connected and informed through regular updates on achievements, emerging opportunities, and challenges, enabling swiftstrategic responses and continuous improvement. Quality assurance Uphold Agriterra's reputation for excellence by ensuring all services meet established standards while providing specialised, responsive support that consistently delivers value to cooperative partners within agreed timelines Technical Expertise Development Lead knowledge advancement as a specialisttrainer, contributing to Agriterra's intellectual capital through coaching, learningfacilitation, and systematic capture of new insights and lessons learned. Stay at theforefront of industry developments through professional development opportunities,then champion knowledge application throughout the organisation. Organisational Sustainability Guide cooperatives toward financial independenceby developing robust organisational frameworks that enhance climate-smart servicedelivery and provide members with the agricultural extension support they need tothrive sustainably. ‍What do you bring Educational background You have a Bachelor’s degree in business economics, agri-business, or arelated field. Experience Your career shows at least 5 years of experience in working with cooperatives andfarmer organisations dealing with coffee, tea, dairy, poultry, fruit trees, and Africanleafy vegetables in developing countries, preferably in the agricultural or cooperativesector in Kenya Sector Knowledge You have excellent knowledge of cooperative business development, marketdevelopment, agricultural service provision, climate resilient strategies forfarmers, entrepreneurship, governance, and financial management. Communication & Interpersonal Skills You have a high proficiency in English and Kiswahili. Other Requirement Enthusiastic, result-focused, client-centred service excellence, masterful advisory and training capabilities. 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 passion for agricultural transformation. This medior cooperative advisor position offers competitive compensation tailored to your experience level, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to be part oftransformational change in agricultural development. respecting the country’s How to connect with us Are you interested in this position, and do you fit the profile?

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Apply with a cover letter and curriculum vitae to the attention of Stijn van Geel, Regional Manager of Agriterra Eastern Africa, before the 31st October 2025, including the vacancy code in the subject. Ensure to Specify the district to work in from those listed above.

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