Job Description

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 Position which requires you to show initiative and to operate in a dynamic network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from colleagues across the world;
• A salary between 12,615 EUR – 15,730 EUR annually (including THR and 14th salary), reflecting the position and the person’s experience;
• Additional benefits respecting the country’s legislation and Agriterra’s HR policy;
• A collegial and ambitious work environment with a focus on achieving results.

Job Requirements

• General professional experience: 5 years of professional experience in the agriculture and/or aquaculture , or at least 3 years’ experience with sustainability in agricultural financing, and at least 2 years’ experience supply chain analysis;
• Qualifications: University degree in Development Studies, Entrepreneurship, Agri-business, Business administration, Agricultural economics or any other related field;
• Understanding of and experience in agricultural projects, cooperations, advisory, financial project management, PMEL, donor reporting and/or business development
• Specific professional experience: At least 3 years professional experience in project design, project financing and proposal writing;
• Experience in private sector engagement;
• Strongly developed analytical abilities and commercial insight;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
• A robust personality combined with the ability to work independently;
• Demonstrable experience in client-friendly and result-oriented service provision;
• Knowledge of and ability to use training and communication techniques
effectively;
• 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 October 2025 by sending an e-mail to indonesia@agriterra.org to the attention of Mrs. Wenty Octisdah with the subject “Application for Cooperative Advisor Agriterra in Indonesia”.