Lowongan Kerja Paloh Posisi Cooperative Advisor Indonesia Based In Kalimantan di Agriterra Indonesia

Agriterra is a not-for-profit agri-agency from-and-for agricultural cooperatives and farmer organisations. Our mission is to strengthen organised farmers in developing and emerging countries, given the importance of effectively organised farmers to sustainably address food security, economic development, climate adaptation and mitigation. Agriterra assists organised farmers with advice and training through peer-to-peer support in combination with locally based experts. We apply a three-track approach: we make cooperatives bankable and create real farmer-led companies, we improve extension services to farmer members, and we enhance farmer-government dialogues.

The cooperative advisor supports and advises farmer-led agribusinesses (farmers’ cooperatives and farmers-owned/led companies, as well as farmer federations called clients) around operational management. The advisor analyses the client’s management performance and uses this analysis to contribute actively to develop steps for management improvement and for assisting the client in development and implementation of a sound business strategy and a bankable investment plan. Furthermore, the advisor monitors the client’s financial and commercial development monthly.

Benefits

• A full-time position based in Kalimantan, Indonesia per the 1st of February 2025
• Flexible working arrangements
• International, collegial and impact-oriented work environment.
• Developmental opportunities (e.g. yearly educational fund, training etc.).
• Competitive salary and benefits

Job Requirements

1. General professional experience: 5 years of professional experience in the Palm Oil Industry, or at least 3 years’ experience with sustainability in agricultural supply chains, and at least 2 years’ experience supply chain analysis;
2. Qualifications: University degree in Development Studies, Entrepreneurship, Agri-business, Business administration, Agricultural economics or any other related field;
3. Understanding of and experience in agricultural projects, cooperations, advisory, financial project management, PMEL, donor reporting and/or business development
4. Specific professional experience: At least 3 years professional experience in project design, project financing and proposal writing;
5. Experience in private sector engagement;
6. Strongly developed analytical abilities and commercial insight;
7. Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
8. A robust personality combined with the ability to work independently;
9. Demonstrable experience in client-friendly and result-oriented service provision;
10. Knowledge of and ability to use training and communication techniques effectively;
11. Good knowledge of the following language: English and Bahasa Indonesia

How to Apply

Are you interested in this position, and do you fit the profile? Apply with a cover letter and curriculum vitae before the 31st of December 2024, by sending an e-mail to [email protected]  to the attention of Mr. Phillip Morey, Asia regional manager with the subject “Application for Cooperative Advisor (Palm Oil) Indonesia”.