Cooperative Advisor Dairy FFT2 at Agriterra

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified Cooperative Advisor to support dairy cooperatives across Kenya through comprehensive project interventions. You will guide and empower targeted cooperatives from initial development through in-depth assessments, hands-on training, and strategic advisory support, working within the strategic framework established by the project lead.

Key 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
• Drive cooperative success through tailored advisory pathways focused on governance excellence, financial sustainability, business growth, and production optimisation
• Manage personal and team responsibilities to meet every project milestone

Administration & Reporting

• Document progress and analyse setbacks as learning opportunities
• Monitor implementation effectiveness across cooperative projects
• Share breakthrough insights that scale success across the programme

Business Development & Stakeholder Management

• Identify opportunities in operational excellence, project optimisation, and market development
• Translate insights into compelling action plans in collaboration 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
• Enable swift strategic responses and continuous improvement

Quality Assurance

• Ensure all services meet established standards
• Provide specialised, responsive support that consistently delivers value to cooperative partners within agreed timelines
• Uphold Agriterra's reputation for excellence

Supervision & Team Development

• Supervise project staff on small projects
• Delegate tasks effectively and coach less experienced team members
• Guide team members to enhance their skills and performance
• Lead knowledge advancement as a specialist trainer
• Contribute to Agriterra's intellectual capital through coaching and learning facilitation

Location

Nairobi, Kenya