5 JOB POSITIONS AT Agriterra : ( Deadline : 17 May 2019 )
JOB AT Agriterra : Business Advisor- Master’s Degree in Agriculture and Applied Economics : ( Deadline : 17 May 2019 )
Farmer common sense in business
We are looking for people who are entrepreneurial, focused on performance, clients, and results, and able to work in a team
Agriterra is the development and advisory organization of the agricultural sector in the Netherlands. It focuses on strengthening the position which cooperatives and farmers’ organizations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America occupy in the market, in the supply chain and in consultations with governments. Agriterra uses peer-to-peer advice from the Dutch (cooperative) agri & food sector. These Agriterra experts, named agripoolers, share their experience in and knowledge of production improvements, service provision, agricultural extension, cooperative entrepreneurship and advocacy with their peers in other countries.
Agriterra aims to be a specialist in the field of increasing the business performance of cooperatives and farmers’ organizations in developing countries. Its ambitions in terms of service provision, knowledge, efficiency and efficacy are sky-high. Cooperatives and farmers’ organizations in developing countries can count on becoming stronger through adopting Agriterra’s advice. This is based on the concept that a strong and well-organized agricultural sector is necessary to ensure rapid economic growth and a more equitable distribution of prosperity and democratic well-being.
Agriterra’s annual turnover is approximately 15 million euros and the organization has over 130 employees, both in the Netherlands and abroad. It has ISO certification and is a member of AgriCord, the alliance of agri-agencies.
For our activities in Rwanda, we are looking for
Business Advisor (m/f)
Location: Kigali
This person will provide expert advice, coordinate advisory trajectories with clients, and have an advisory and broker role in the closing of business deals aimed at building well-organized and operational cooperatives and farmers’ organizations. In order to achieve this, the successful candidate will initiate and maintain a network that will include cooperatives and farmers’ organizations, financial institutions, traders, service providers and other stakeholders in the value chain. He/she will initiate and guide change trajectories with clients and will lobby, mediate and support negotiation processes, as well as prepare business deals. This is, therefore, a dream job for a real pioneer!
Duties
Provide effective business advisory services to business-oriented farmer cooperatives.
Assess the functioning of farmer cooperatives.
Codesign action plans with cooperatives and follow-up on the implementation of these action plans.
Facilitate Agriterra’s state-of-the-art cooperative trainings;
Investigate opportunities to finance business plans of cooperatives, support the establishment of contacts and negotiate business agreements with banks, investors and other financiers (governments and the business sector).
Help develop financially sustainable structures within cooperatives and farmers’ organizations to enhance their service provision and agricultural extension to their members.
Provide clients with guidance relating to change trajectories, to promote the interests of farmers, associations and cooperatives, with the authorities of the relevant developing countries.
Collect and systematise information about clients and advisory processes, such as financial reports and annual overviews.
Build expertise in a specific area of interest (for example, governance or financial management) and/or on a specific subject or subject of current interest, with a focus on product development, in which he/she will act as the expert point of reference, both within and outside the organization.
Profile
Master’s candidate in Agriculture and Applied Economics or a similar field.
Certified as ILO MyCoop trainer.
Experience as a business advisor for business-oriented farmer cooperatives.
Extensive experience in and knowledge of one or more of the fields in which Agriterra achieves results, such as cooperative business development, market chain development, agricultural service provision, entrepreneurship, governance, and financial management.
Extensive relevant practical knowledge and experience in the horticulture value chain.
Extensive relevant practical knowledge and experience in the rice value chain.
governance structures, financial management, and business operations;
Able to analyze financial statements;
High level of proficiency in Kinyarwanda, English, and French.
Enthusiastic focused on results and service, and with adequate advisory or training skills.
What we have to offer
A position which requires you to be highly self-reliant and use your pioneering skills in order to operate in dynamic international markets and in close cooperation with the agricultural business sector.
At Agriterra, the work environment is collegial and ambitious, and the focus is on achieving results. As a business advisor, you will be working under the direct supervision of the country director of Agriterra Rwanda. Whenever necessary, you will work in collaboration with other Agriterra employees in the region.
Agriterra is offering a full-time position for a period of one year, with the intention of extending the contract. The working conditions and additional benefits are good. The salary offered will depend on your experience, age, and family situation.
Are you interested?
Are you interested in this position and do you fit the profile?
Apply before May 17th, 2019, with a cover letter and curriculum vitae, by sending a mail to vacancy@agriterra.org for the attention of Mr. J.A.B. Spikker, country director of Agriterra Rwanda. If you require further information, you can also contact him by sending an email to agriterra@agriterra.org
Acquisition of this vacancy will not be appreciated.
Cooperation is the strength of Agriterra!
JOB AT Agriterra : Business Advisor- Master’s Degree in Management studies, specialized in Agribusiness : ( Deadline : 17 May 2019 )
Farmer common sense in business
We are looking for people who are entrepreneurial, focused on performance, clients, and results, and able to work in a team
Agriterra is the development and advisory organization of the agricultural sector in the Netherlands. It focuses on strengthening the position which cooperatives and farmers’ organizations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America occupy in the market, in the supply chain and in consultations with governments. Agriterra uses peer-to-peer advice from the Dutch (cooperative) agri & food sector. These Agriterra experts, named agripoolers, share their experience in and knowledge of production improvements, service provision, agricultural extension, cooperative entrepreneurship and advocacy with their peers in other countries.
Agriterra aims to be a specialist in the field of increasing the business performance of cooperatives and farmers’ organizations in developing countries. Its ambitions in terms of service provision, knowledge, efficiency and efficacy are sky-high. Cooperatives and farmers’ organisations in developing countries can count on becoming stronger through adopting Agriterra’s advice. This is based on the concept that a strong and well-organized agricultural sector is necessary to ensure rapid economic growth and more equitable distribution of prosperity and democratic well-being.
Agriterra’s annual turnover is approximately 15 million euros and the organization has over 130 employees, both in the Netherlands and abroad. It has ISO certification and is a member of AgriCord, the alliance of agri-agencies.
For our activities in Rwanda, we are looking for
Business Advisor (m/f)
Location: Kigali
This person will provide expert advice, coordinate advisory trajectories with clients, and have an advisory and broker role in the closing of business deals aimed at building well-organised and operational cooperatives and farmers’ organisations. In order to achieve this, the successful candidate will initiate and maintain a network that will include cooperatives and farmers’ organisations, financial institutions, traders, service providers and other stakeholders in the value chain. He/she will initiate and guide change trajectories with clients, and will lobby, mediate and support negotiation processes, as well as prepare business deals. This is therefore a dream job for a real pioneer!
Duties
Provide effective business advisory services to business-oriented farmer cooperatives.
Assess the functioning of farmer cooperatives.
Codesign action plans with cooperatives and follow-up on the implementation of these action plans.
Facilitate Agriterra’s state-of-the-art cooperative trainings;
Investigate opportunities to finance business plans of cooperatives, support the establishment of contacts and negotiate business agreements with banks, investors and other financiers (governments and the business sector).
Help develop financially sustainable structures within cooperatives and farmers’ organisations to enhance their service provision and agricultural extension to their members.
Provide clients with guidance relating to change trajectories, to promote the interests of farmers, associations and cooperatives, with the authorities of the relevant developing countries.
Collect and systematise information about clients and advisory processes, such as financial reports and annual overviews.
Build expertise in a specific area of interest (for example, governance or financial management) and/or on a specific subject or subject of current interest, with a focus on product development, in which he/she will act as the expert point of reference, both within and outside the organisation.
Profile
Master’s degree in Management studies, specialized in Agribusiness or a similar field.
Certified as Financial Management trainer for cooperatives.
Certified as Farmers’ Advocacy Consultation Tool (FACT) trainer.
Experience as a business advisor for business-oriented farmer cooperatives.
Extensive experience in and knowledge of one or more of the fields in which Agriterra achieves results, such as cooperative business development, market chain development, agricultural service provision, entrepreneurship, governance, and financial management.
Extensive relevant practical knowledge and experience in the horticulture value chain.
Extensive relevant practical knowledge and experience in the maize value chain.
Extensive relevant practical knowledge and experience in the cassava value chain.
Extensive relevant practical knowledge and experience of farmer cooperatives, governance structures, financial management, and business operations;
Able to analyze financial statements;
High level of proficiency in Kinyarwanda, English, and French.
Enthusiastic focused on results and service, and with adequate advisory or training skills.
What we have to offer
A position which requires you to be highly self-reliant and use your pioneering skills in order to operate in dynamic international markets and in close cooperation with the agricultural business sector.
At Agriterra, the work environment is collegial and ambitious, and the focus is on achieving results. As a business advisor, you will be working under the direct supervision of the country director of Agriterra Rwanda. Whenever necessary, you will work in collaboration with other Agriterra employees in the region.
Agriterra is offering a full-time position for a period of one year, with the intention of extending the contract. The working conditions and additional benefits are good. The salary offered will depend on your experience, age and family situation.
Are you interested?
Are you interested in this position and do you fit the profile?
Apply before May 17th, 2019, with a cover letter and curriculum vitae, by sending a mail to vacancy@agriterra.org for the attention of Mr. J.A.B. Spikker, country director of Agriterra Rwanda. If you require further information, you can also contact him by sending an email to agriterra@agriterra.org
Acquisition of this vacancy will not be appreciated.
Cooperation is the strength of Agriterra!
JOB AT Agriterra : Business Advisor- Master’s Degree in Business law : ( Deadline : 17 May 2019 )
Farmer common sense in business
We are looking for people who are entrepreneurial, focused on performance, clients, and results, and able to work in a team
Agriterra is the development and advisory organization of the agricultural sector in the Netherlands. It focuses on strengthening the position which cooperatives and farmers’ organizations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America occupy in the market, in the supply chain and in consultations with governments. Agriterra uses peer-to-peer advice from the Dutch (cooperative) agri & food sector. These Agriterra experts, named agripoolers, share their experience in and knowledge of production improvements, service provision, agricultural extension, cooperative entrepreneurship and advocacy with their peers in other countries.
Agriterra aims to be a specialist in the field of increasing the business performance of cooperatives and farmers’ organizations in developing countries. Its ambitions in terms of service provision, knowledge, efficiency and efficacy are sky-high. Cooperatives and farmers’ organizations in developing countries can count on becoming stronger through adopting Agriterra’s advice. This is based on the concept that a strong and well-organized agricultural sector is necessary to ensure rapid economic growth and more equitable distribution of prosperity and democratic well-being.
Agriterra’s annual turnover is approximately 15 million euros and the organization has over 130 employees, both in the Netherlands and abroad. It has ISO certification and is a member of AgriCord, the alliance of agri-agencies.
For our activities in Rwanda, we are looking for
Business Advisor (m/f)
Location: Kigali
This person will provide expert advice, coordinate advisory trajectories with clients, and have an advisory and broker role in the closing of business deals aimed at building well-organized and operational cooperatives and farmers’ organizations. In order to achieve this, the successful candidate will initiate and maintain a network that will include cooperatives and farmers’ organizations, financial institutions, traders, service providers and other stakeholders in the value chain. He/she will initiate and guide change trajectories with clients and will lobby, mediate and support negotiation processes, as well as prepare business deals. This is, therefore, a dream job for a real pioneer!
Duties
Provide effective business advisory services to business-oriented farmer cooperatives.
Assess the functioning of farmer cooperatives.
Codesign action plans with cooperatives and follow-up on the implementation of these action plans.
Facilitate Agriterra’s state-of-the-art cooperative trainings;
Investigate opportunities to finance business plans of cooperatives, support the establishment of contacts and negotiate business agreements with banks, investors and other financiers (governments and the business sector).
Help develop financially sustainable structures within cooperatives and farmers’ organizations to enhance their service provision and agricultural extension to their members.
Provide clients with guidance relating to change trajectories, to promote the interests of farmers, associations and cooperatives, with the authorities of the relevant developing countries.
Collect and systematize information about clients and advisory processes, such as financial reports and annual overviews.
Build expertise in a specific area of interest (for example, governance or financial management) and/or on a specific subject or subject of current interest, with a focus on product development, in which he/she will act as the expert point of reference, both within and outside the organization.
Profile
Educated in a Master’s program in Business law or a similar field.
Certified as Cooperative Governance Trainer.
Certified as ILO MyCoop trainer.
Experience as a business advisor for business-oriented farmer cooperatives.
Extensive experience in and knowledge of one or more of the fields in which Agriterra achieves results, such as cooperative business development, market chain development, agricultural service provision, entrepreneurship, governance, and financial management.
Extensive relevant practical knowledge and experience in the dairy value chain.
Extensive relevant practical knowledge and experience in the sugar cane value chain.
Extensive relevant practical knowledge and experience of farmer cooperatives, governance structures, financial management, and business operations;
Able to analyze financial statements;
High level of proficiency in Kinyarwanda, English, and French.
Enthusiastic focused on results and service, and with adequate advisory or training skills.
What we have to offer
A position which requires you to be highly self-reliant and use your pioneering skills in order to operate in dynamic international markets and in close cooperation with the agricultural business sector.
At Agriterra, the work environment is collegial and ambitious, and the focus is on achieving results. As a business advisor, you will be working under the direct supervision of the country director of Agriterra Rwanda. Whenever necessary, you will work in collaboration with other Agriterra employees in the region.
Agriterra is offering a full-time position for a period of one year, with the intention of extending the contract. The working conditions and additional benefits are good. The salary offered will depend on your experience, age, and family situation.
Are you interested?
Are you interested in this position and do you fit the profile?
Apply before May 17th, 2019, with a cover letter and curriculum vitae, by sending a mail to vacancy@agriterra.org for the attention of Mr. J.A.B. Spikker, country director of Agriterra Rwanda. If you require further information, you can also contact him by sending an email to agriterra@agriterra.org
Acquisition of this vacancy will not be appreciated.
Cooperation is the strength of Agriterra!
JOB AT Agriterra : Finance And Administration Officer : ( Deadline : 17 May 2019 )
Farmer common sense in business
We are looking for people who are entrepreneurial, focused on performance, clients, and results, and able to work in a team
Agriterra is the development and advisory organization of the agricultural sector in the Netherlands. It focuses on strengthening the position which cooperatives and farmers’ organizations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America occupy in the market, in the supply chain and in consultations with governments. Agriterra uses peer-to-peer advice from the Dutch (cooperative) agri & food sector. These Agriterra experts, named agripoolers, share their experience in and knowledge of production improvements, service provision, agricultural extension, cooperative entrepreneurship and advocacy with their peers in other countries.
Agriterra aims to be a specialist in the field of increasing the business performance of cooperatives and farmers’ organizations in developing countries. Its ambitions in terms of service provision, knowledge, efficiency and efficacy are sky-high. Cooperatives and farmers’ organizations in developing countries can count on becoming stronger through adopting Agriterra’s advice. This is based on the concept that a strong and well-organized agricultural sector is necessary to ensure rapid economic growth and more equitable distribution of prosperity and democratic well-being.
Agriterra’s annual turnover is approximately 15 million euros and the organization has over 130 employees, both in the Netherlands and abroad. It has ISO certification and is a member of AgriCord, the alliance of agri-agencies.
For our activities in Rwanda we are looking for:
Finance And Administration Officer (m/f)
Location: Kigali
As a finance and administration officer, you are responsible for efficient en effective running of the logistics and administrative operations of Agriterra Rwanda. This includes the efficient handling of the financial and human resources administration in order to contribute to the organization objectives. Hence you will support the business advisory team with hands-on business advisory services to business-oriented farmer cooperatives.
Duties finance
Monitor all financial transactions for Agriterra Rwanda.
Ensure prompt payment of invoices.
Monitor all invoices and payments to contractors to ensure compliance to contracts and reconciliation of payments vs budgets.
Quality checks all financial transactions to ensure proper coding and recording.
Administer the staff payroll system and file all Agriterra Rwanda’s statutory returns with relevant government ministries and agencies.
With the support of the team and country representative, develop quarterly cash flow projections for submission to the team and HQs.
With the support of the team and country, representative prepares monthly/Quarterly/annually financial statements for the organization.
Support the team in the development and submission of country financial metrics.
Work with the team in budget preparation for new projects/missions/events.
Develop and run ad-hoc reports as required.
Any other financial activities which are “in line off” the previous mentioned ones.
Duties administration
Organize the logistic preparations for missions, events and client visits. This includes arranging transport and accommodation for staff and visitors and negotiating competitive rates when organizing events.
Assist the team with contract preparations and development in close coordination with the concerned business advisors and country representative
Support in keeping the Agriterra Information Network up to date, generate needed overviews to keep the team planning on track.
Facilitate MyCoop trainings;
Maintain an up to date Human Resources file.
Where needed to develop and maintain a good digital and manual filing system.
Responsible for the organization IT resources.
Maintain an up to date record on the organization insurances.
Ensure that the procedures of procurement are well observed by the organization
Any other administrative activities which are in line with the previous mentioned ones.
Profile
Bachelor candidate in Finance, Administration, Agribusiness or a similar field.
Certified as ILO MyCoop trainer;
Experienced in using Agro Info Net as a management information system for farmer organizations and agri-agencies.
Experienced in using Sharepoint as software.
Experienced in planning and preparing for large scale coffee events
High level of proficiency in Kinyarwanda, English, and French.
Enthusiastic focused on results and service, and with adequate advisory or training skills.
What we have to offer
A position which requires you to be highly self-reliant and use your pioneering skills in order to operate in dynamic international markets and in close cooperation with the agricultural business sector.
At Agriterra, the work environment is collegial and ambitious, and the focus is on achieving results. As a finance and administration officer, you will be working under the direct supervision of the country director of Agriterra Rwanda. Whenever necessary, you will work in collaboration with other Agriterra employees in the region.
Agriterra is offering a full-time position for a period of one year, with the intention of extending the contract. The working conditions and additional benefits are good. The salary offered will depend on your experience, age, and family situation.
Are you interested?
Are you interested in this position and do you fit the profile?
Apply before May 17th, 2019, with a cover letter and curriculum vitae, by sending a mail to vacancy@agriterra.org for the attention of Mr. J.A.B. Spikker, country director of Agriterra Rwanda. If you require further information, you can also contact him by sending an email to
Acquisition of this vacancy will not be appreciated.
Cooperation is the strength of Agriterra!
JOB AT Agriterra : Business Advisor – Master’s Degree in Business Administration : ( Deadline : 17 May 2019 )
Farmer common sense in business
We are looking for people who are entrepreneurial, focused on performance, clients, and results, and able to work in a team
Agriterra is the development and advisory organization of the agricultural sector in the Netherlands. It focuses on strengthening the position which cooperatives and farmers’ organizations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America occupy in the market, in the supply chain and in consultations with governments. Agriterra uses peer-to-peer advice from the Dutch (cooperative) agri & food sector. These Agriterra experts, named agripoolers, share their experience in and knowledge of production improvements, service provision, agricultural extension, cooperative entrepreneurship and advocacy with their peers in other countries.
Agriterra aims to be a specialist in the field of increasing the business performance of cooperatives and farmers’ organizations in developing countries. Its ambitions in terms of service provision, knowledge, efficiency and efficacy are sky-high. Cooperatives and farmers’ organizations in developing countries can count on becoming stronger through adopting Agriterra’s advice. This is based on the concept that a strong and well-organized agricultural sector is necessary to ensure rapid economic growth and more equitable distribution of prosperity and democratic well-being.
Agriterra’s annual turnover is approximately 15 million euros and the organization has over 130 employees, both in the Netherlands and abroad. It has ISO certification and is a member of AgriCord, the alliance of agri-agencies.
For our activities in Rwanda, we are looking for
Business advisor (m/f)
Location: Musanze
This person will provide expert advice, coordinate advisory trajectories with clients, and have an advisory and broker role in the closing of business deals aimed at building well-organized and operational cooperatives and farmers’ organizations. In order to achieve this, the successful candidate will initiate and maintain a network that will include cooperatives and farmers’ organizations, financial institutions, traders, service providers and other stakeholders in the value chain. He/she will initiate and guide change trajectories with clients and will lobby, mediate and support negotiation processes, as well as prepare business deals. This is, therefore, a dream job for a real pioneer!
Duties
Provide effective business advisory services to business-oriented farmer cooperatives.
Assess the functioning of farmer cooperatives.
Codesign action plans with cooperatives and follow-up on the implementation of these action plans.
Facilitate Agriterra’s state-of-the-art cooperative trainings;
Investigate opportunities to finance business plans of cooperatives, support the establishment of contacts and negotiate business agreements with banks, investors and other financiers (governments and the business sector).
Help develop financially sustainable structures within cooperatives and farmers’ organizations to enhance their service provision and agricultural extension to their members.
Provide clients with guidance relating to change trajectories, to promote the interests of farmers, associations and cooperatives, with the authorities of the relevant developing countries.
Collect and systematize information about clients and advisory processes, such as financial reports and annual overviews.
Build expertise in a specific area of interest (for example, governance or financial management) and/or on a specific subject or subject of current interest, with a focus on product development, in which he/she will act as the expert point of reference, both within and outside the organization.
Profile
A master’s degree in business administration or a similar field.
Certified as Financial Management for Cooperatives trainer.
Certified as ILO MyCoop trainer.
Experience as a business advisor for business-oriented farmer cooperatives;
Extensive experience in and knowledge of one or more of the fields in which Agriterra achieves results, such as cooperative business development, market chain development, agricultural service provision, entrepreneurship, governance, and financial management.
Extensive relevant practical knowledge and experience in the Irish potato value chain.
Extensive relevant practical knowledge and experience in the Horticulture value chain.
Extensive relevant practical knowledge and experience of farmer cooperatives, governance structures, financial management, and business operations;
Able to analyze financial statements;
High level of proficiency in Kinyarwanda, English, and French.
Enthusiastic focused on results and service, and with adequate advisory or training skills.
What we have to offer
A position which requires you to be highly self-reliant and use your pioneering skills in order to operate in dynamic international markets and in close cooperation with the agricultural business sector.
At Agriterra, the work environment is collegial and ambitious, and the focus is on achieving results. As a business advisor, you will be working under the direct supervision of the country director of Agriterra Rwanda. Whenever necessary, you will work in collaboration with other Agriterra employees in the region.
Agriterra is offering a full-time position for a period of one year, with the intention of extending the contract. The working conditions and additional benefits are good. The salary offered will depend on your experience, age, and family situation.
Are you interested?
Are you interested in this position and do you fit the profile?
Apply before May 17th, 2019, with a cover letter and curriculum vitae, by sending a mail to vacancy@agriterra.org for the attention of Mr. J.A.B. Spikker, Country Director of Agriterra Rwanda. If you require further information, you can also contact him by sending an email to agriterra@agriterra.org
Acquisition to this vacancy will not be appreciated.
Cooperation is the strength of Agriterra!
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