Job by Nuru International Ethiopia
Category: Accounting and Finance, Sales and Marketing
Location: Zefine Town, Boreda Woreda, GamoGofa Zone, SNNPR
Career Level: Mid Level ( 2+ - 5 years experience)
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: Salary is attractive and negotiable
Job Description
Organization Background:
Nuru International Ethiopia is a US-based international NGO working to end extreme poverty in rural communities in Africa. Nuru’s first integrated development project in Ethiopia began in 2013 in Boreda Woreda, GamoGofa Zone, SNNPR. Nuru currently works in four integrated intervention areas —two of which are part of the Rural Livelihoods Impact Program - Agriculture and Financial Inclusion – that work through Grain Market Cooperatives. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Cooperative Field Officer who can support the developed of primary cooperatives in local communities.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Nuru Cooperative Field Officer is responsible for carrying out the overall program goals and objectives for the Cooperative program facilitating original training modules cooperative procedure and management, supervising Primary Cooperative Managers, developing financially sustainable grain marketing cooperatives, and collecting and report all monitoring data. They must also understand and carry out the Nuru model.
Further, s/he will foster organizational development, promote Nuru’s values and servant leadership culture, promote accountability and high performance, and encourage innovation. S/he will ensure all cooperatives are progressing Nuru’s goal of enabling rural communities to realize meaningful choices to lift themselves out of extreme poverty in a sustainable way.
Cooperative Field Officer
Establishing Grain Marketing Cooperatives
Works with scouting team to initiate coop legalization process
Oversees all the procedures related to establishing the cooperative registering new cooperative members and households into Nuru with the support of Field Officer (FO)
In conjunction with government cooperative development officers, facilitate election of leaders, formation of groups, bylaw creation,register members and committees
Establish financial and operating procedures including records, templates, receipts, ledgers, vouchers, and all other necessary paperwork for cooperatives
Represent Nuru in negotiations with cooperative leaders to create MOUs between Nuru and PCs
Work as part of the cooperative program team to facilitate the Hidota Cooperative Union
Work with other Cooperative staff members to mobilize and coordinate the Primary Cooperatives to join and work with theHidota Cooperative Union
In conjunction with the government, facilitate all Cooperative Union legally required documents and social economic studies
Facilitate the development of the cooperative infrastructure such as Village aggregation centers, office furniture, equipment, and other materials
Training Cooperative Managers and Management Committees
Work with the Primary Cooperative Manager and Primary Cooperative Management Committee to Mentor, empower, train and build the capacity of Cooperative Committee members both technically and managerially include market linkages, business planning, coop management, and legal requirements
Train Primary cooperative manager in inventory for agricultural input issue, market linkage, loan management (disbursals and repayments), general management of the coop, leadership, financial recordkeeping, accounting and bookkeeping, legal requirements, and other general cooperative procedures
Assist in the training of the Union Board of Directors and staff on union management
Strengthening Cooperatives
Work through PC manager to mobilize coop members for all coop-related activities
Ensure all cooperative activities are implemented according to national rules and regulations
Facilitate Nuru members to be organized in a cooperative, including elections, by-law development, loan term decisions, loan disbursement, MOUS, and rules and regulations for the cooperative as well as agreements with Nuru Ethiopia
Facilitate market linkages for each PC
Maintain management committee when there are committee dropouts
Communicate with stakeholders to facilitate overall cooperative development process and connect the PC with external resources and skills
Maintaining the relationship of PCs and the Cooperative Union
Supporting the Union Board of Directors
Supporting the Union Manager and staff
Supporting the Field Managers and other team members in the area of cooperatives
Report to Cooperative Development Program Manager(CDPM)
Strengthen the quality of cooperatives by identifying areas in which programs may benefit from technical assistance, professional development, and/or training workshops and reporting to CDPM
Report progress of cooperatives in terms of loan repayment, loan disbursement, membership participation, market linkages, quality of management and records
Prepare and submit monthly and weekly plans and reports
Undertake other assignment given by their Supervisor
Informing Nuru Ethiopia on issues concerning gender awareness in their service areas
Participate in weekly team meetings and one-on-ones with the Cooperative Development Manager
Attending required trainings provided by Nuru
Report to: Cooperative Development Program Manager
Terms and conditions: The appointment will be for long-term fixed employment based on annual contract extensions depending on performance
Job Requirements
Qualification Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in cooperative accounting and auditing, cooperative management, cooperative marketing , accounting, management, or any other related field
At least 3 years of practical experience in cooperative development –specifically in agricultural cooperatives - at least 2 years in the accounting of cooperative field expert type positions
Experience in cooperative establishment, leading cooperative-related trainings, and cooperative promotion
Good understanding of cooperative development, the poverty cycle, rural livelihoods, and NGO program cycle management
Able to demonstrate servant leadership, a passion for development work, and the ability to inspire others to achieve organizational goals
Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation, negotiation and decision-making skills.
Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
Fluency in English, Amharic and Gommugna/Gofigna (or Wolaytigna) is required.
Knowledge of the operational area is advantageous.
Qualification Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in cooperative accounting and auditing, cooperative management, cooperative marketing , accounting, management, or any other related field
At least 3 years of practical experience in cooperative development –specifically in agricultural cooperatives - at least 2 years in the accounting of cooperative field expert type positions
Experience in cooperative establishment, leading cooperative-related trainings, and cooperative promotion
Good understanding of cooperative development, the poverty cycle, rural livelihoods, and NGO program cycle management
Able to demonstrate servant leadership, a passion for development work, and the ability to inspire others to achieve organizational goals
Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation, negotiation and decision-making skills.
Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
Fluency in English, Amharic and Gommugna/Gofigna (or Wolaytigna) is required.
Knowledge of the operational area is advantageous.
How to Apply
interested applicants who meet the MINIMUM requirements should send either by soft copy or hard copy the following documents:
A detailed CV (not more than 3 pages) with a cover letter (not more than one page)
Email Address: jobs@nuruet.org. Please state “Cooperative Field Officer” on the subject line.
You may mail to Nuru International Ethiopia, P.O. Box 2093, Arbaminch, Ethiopia or submit at our head office based in Boreda, Gamo Gofa Zone, SNNPR. If you have any questions concerning the application process only, you may contact us by office telephone at 046-252-0483
NURU International Ethiopia is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability with respect to policies and visions. FEMALE APPLICANTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone immediately after the deadline of this announcement. All travel costs will be covered by the applicant if invited for written exam or interview.
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