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Junior Cooperative Advisors – GROWTH Programme Job at Agriterra
Agriterra
Job Description
We are looking for five Junior Cooperative Advisors who believe in the power of farmer organisations. Working closely with cooperatives and farmer groups, you help turn ambition into action – strengthening governance, amplifying farmers’ voices, and supporting sustainable growth, hands-on in the field.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
What you will do
Understand and map farmer organisations
- Identify and map cooperatives and farmer groups with potential to grow
- Visit organisations to understand their history, structure, management, business case and value for members
Assess and guide growth
- Assess cooperatives using Agriterra’s cooperative assessment methodology
- Look at governance, financial management, business potential, climate resilience and member engagement
- Support cooperatives in progressing through Agriterra’s graduation pathway
Build capacity and confidence
- Organise and deliver practical trainings on governance, financial management and business planning
- Facilitate peer-to-peer learning, exchange visits and exposure to strong cooperatives
Support participatory planning (EFFORT)
- Support cooperatives in applying the EFFORT methodology
- Link household vision journeys with cooperative strategies, ensuring members – women, youth and men – have a meaningful voice
Provide ongoing advisory support
- Advise cooperatives on production, finance, marketing and organisational development
- Mobilise expertise through Agriterra’s Agripool network when specialised knowledge is needed
Track progress and celebrate milestones
- Monitor progress using Agriterra’s graduation tools
- Document results, learnings and achievements
- Support cooperatives to reach sustainability and long-term resilience
Engage communities and strengthen advocacy
- Promote inclusive participation of women, youth and remote farmers
- Support cooperatives in voicing their interests in markets and policy spaces
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Interested?
Do you see yourself partnering up with farmer organisations to build thriving rural communities?
Send your cover letter and CV to vacancy@agriterra.org, addressed to Stijn van Geel, Regional Manager East Africa. Please include the vacancy title in the subject line.
Application deadline: 3 February 2026
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