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• Design and track the implementation of the
  enterprise development strategy, along with reviewing and updating it as
  appropriate
• Work closely with the field coordinators,
  technical experts, design/develop/update training packages/modules,
  business plan models and training materials for different levels
• The jobholder will coordinate with the
  Regional Program/Project coordinators, identify institutions, experts and
  trainers as needed and employ them to implement trainings for capacity
  development of project partners, cooperatives and farmers according to the
  enterprise development promotion strategy
• Offer technical support in exploring business
  opportunities along the value chain of the selected commodity(ies) and in
  preparing business plans for cooperatives and farm families
• Build innovation in business development for
  smallholder farmers, cooperatives, etc., to increase efficiency and
  effectiveness
• Coordinate value chain studies of selected
  commodities as required
• Coordinate an economic analysis of proposed
  enterprises along the relevant value chain
• Offer technical support in establishing and
  operating market structures (e.g., collection centers, market centers,
  processing facilities, chilling centers, etc.)
• Provide support in establishing marketing
  information systems among value chain actors
• Prepare and submit periodic reports and
  document best practices and lessons learned

• Actively facilitate and monitor
  pre-cooperative/producer association orientation activities in the
  self-help groups (SHGs) and clusters of SHGs as they develop into
  cooperatives/producer associations and unions
• Facilitate SHGs in the formation of
  cooperatives and support in the registration process
• Facilitate primary cooperatives to form
  unions or federations
• Design, develop and deliver training
  packages/modules
• Provide technical support in formalizing
  cooperatives and unions
• Develop an institutional framework for
  cooperatives and cooperative unions with clear linkages with the individual
  cooperatives and SHGs
• Develop guidelines for the formation,
  management and governance of cooperatives
• Facilitate the capacity building of the
  cooperative/union governing board and management in effective and
  efficient decision making, financial management, human resource
  management, operation and strategic planning and implementation, conflict
  management and democratic governance
• Coordinate and build up linkages and networks
  with the appropriate government Cooperative Office and other
  organizations, as required
• Keenly monitor, support and backstop the
  cooperatives/unions for effective functioning

• Actively facilitate the development of a
  cooperative/producer association values and principles orientation kit
  that incorporates Heifer’s Cornerstones
• Facilitate the cooperative/producer
  associations in the orientation of new non-Heifer members to fully understand
  cooperative principles and values
• Guide cooperatives in establishing a system
  for the fair distribution of benefits
• Guide cooperatives in conducting periodic
  PSRP and reinforcing values

• Serve as a team motivator in the CP team
• Work closely with the Livestock Specialist,
  develop the business hubs of the cooperatives with backward and forward
  linkages into the total value chain
• Work in close coordination with the Livestock
  Specialist on quality assurance and control for all livestock-based
  products for processing, packaging, marketing, and distribution
• Develop capacity building and
  operationalization of the business and marketing plans of the business
  hubs through joint planning, monitoring, and evaluation with the Program
  Manager – Animal Well-Being and Regional Program Manager
• Coordinate with Program/Project Managers
  (Regional Office and Training) and Director of Programs in providing
  facilitating/backstopping services for capacity building and developing
  linkages
• Actively participate in the organization and
  implementation of enterprise development related Training of Trainers for
  project partners, cooperatives and project farmers
• In coordination with the Livestock Specialist
  and Regional Program Manager, support families and cooperatives to develop
  marketing plans for their enterprises
• Seek continued growth in the knowledge of
  Heifer International programs and issues of hunger and poverty
• Perform other job-related responsibilities as
  requested.

• The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s
  Degree in agricultural economics, agribusiness or a related field is
  required. Possession of a Master’s Degree in economics or business
  administration will be an added advantage
• A minimum of seven (7) years of related
  experience. Other job-related education and/or experience may be
  substituted for all or part of these requirements.
• Five or more years’ experience in fields
  related to agro-enterprise development (specifically livestock
  enterprises) and cooperative development.
• Broad knowledge of and experience in
  agro-enterprise, commodity value-chain and cooperative development
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with or
  within community organizations
• Practical experience in business plan
  development
• Working knowledge of and experience of
  working with the private sector
• Knowledge of the non-profit sector and the
  context in which non-profit organizations operate
• Fluent in national language/s and English,
  both spoken and written
• Good leadership qualities
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills including
  strong attention to detail
• Skills with Microsoft Office Suite, internet
  browser, and other appropriate technology
• Motivated to work responsibly with little
  supervision
• Ability to meet and deal with others in a
  courteous and tactful manner
• Ability to produce and present reports in a
  well-designed and attractive format with superior attention to detail
• Constant face-to-face, telephone and
  electronic communication with colleagues and the general public
• Constant sitting, standing and walking, with
  occasional bending and lifting; may work at a computer for extended
  periods of time
• Sound judgment, professionalism and a
  positive attitude with the ability to demonstrate a high degree of honesty
  and integrity
• Ability and willingness to work with a
  flexible schedule
• Willingness and ability to travel
  extensively, both locally and internationally

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