DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of and being accountable to the Project  Coordinator the Cooperative Development and Marketing Officer is responsible, independently and/or with
other staff members for organizing and providing technical support to cooperatives and marketing and value chain development activities. Facilitate the establishment of cooperative societies where it is deemed necessary in consultation with local communities and responsible government institutions including Cooperative Promotion Office at woreda level. Follow up the existing cooperative societies within the project intervention localities and provide the necessary technical support for strengthen them.
Responsible for preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual reports for the activities undertaken within the project intervention kebeles.

JOB REQUIREMENT

Qualifications and Experience:

The potential candidate for the post should have BSc degree from recognized Universities/Colleges in Agricultural Economics, Cooperative Management/ Accounting, Rural
Livelihoods and Development (with background in Agriculture), Agricultural Marketing, Agricultural Extension and Rural Development or combination of these and other closely related fields. Besides, s/he should have at least 6 years of demonstrable work experience in areas of Integrated Rural Development (IRD), Cooperative Promotion, Cooperative/agricultural Marketing, Livelihoods and Food Security. NGO experience is an advantage.

Language requirement: speaking and understanding Afan Oromo (Oromifa) is mandatory.

Additional Requirements

• Competency in computer applications of MS Offices packages is required.
• Fluency in understanding, writing and speaking Amharic and English languages is mandatory.
• Knowledge in Oromifa language is needed.
• Cooperative, team player, gender sensitive and excellent in interpersonal relationships.
• Have a strong commitment and openness to learn and share.