Tasks and Responsibilities
Cooperative advisory work
- Guide and empower targeted cooperatives
through comprehensive project interventions—from initial development and
scoping to in-depth assessments, hands on training, and strategic advisory
support—all within the strategic 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 Management
- Drive innovation by identifying
opportunities in operational excellence, project optimisation, and market
development, translating insights into compelling action plans together
with the project lead. Contribute to project proposals and represent
Agriterra in the network.
Communication
- Keep the project team connected and
informed through regular updates on achievements, emerging opportunities,
and challenges, enabling swift strategic 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.
Supervision
Supervise project staff on small
projects. Delegating tasks, coaching and guiding less experienced team members
to enhance their skills and performance
Technical Expertise Development
- Lead knowledge advancement as a
specialist trainer, contributing to Agriterra’s intellectual capital
through coaching, learning facilitation, and systematic capture of new
insights and lessons learned. Remain up to date with industry developments
through continuous professional development, and promote the integration
of new knowledge across the organisation
Organisational Sustainability
- Guide cooperatives toward financial
independence by developing robust organisational frameworks that enhance
climate-smart service delivery and provide members with the agricultural
extension support they need to thrive sustainably.
How to Apply
Are you interested in this
position, and do you fit the profile? Apply with a cover letter and curriculum
vitae by sending an email to vacancy@agriterra.org to
the attention of Stijn van Geel, Regional Manager Agriterra East Africa, before November 14th, 2025, with the
Job Title as the subject.
