Junior Cooperative Advisor Horticulture FFT2- Uganda

About The FFT2 Project
The Farmer-Focused Transformation (FFT) programme, supported by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is helping farmer organisations and cooperatives grow stronger. At the heart of the programme lies a simple belief: when farmer organisations are well-structured and effective, they can drive local prosperity, create fairer opportunities, and strengthen entire communities.

FFT Works Along Three Main Pathways
Lobby and advocacy – making sure farmers' voices are heard where decisions are made

Farmer-led businesses – supporting farmers in building competitive and thriving enterprises

Sustainable services – improving access to resources, markets, and opportunities By focusing on cash crops, the programme not only helps improve local food security but also connects organised farmers to regional and international markets. This creates jobs, improves incomes, and builds stronger bargaining positions for farmers
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About The Job
The Junior CA plays a dynamic and supportive role across the full project cycle: from project identification and acquisition through implementation and closure. This position includes hands-on advisory work with dairy cooperatives within project frameworks, working closely with the project lead and experienced cooperative advisors who will mentor your professional development.

In your project management responsibilities, the Junior CA will gain valuable experience across diverse project sub-areas, from initial design and set-up through to closing and final reporting, collaborating and supporting experienced colleagues in the project. The Junior CA will have the opportunity to work on varied assignments that differ in subject matter, content and methodology.

Together with the team, you'll transform traditional farming into sustainable, profitable enterprises.

Tasks and Responsibilities

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Cooperative Advisory

• Support project implementation with selected cooperatives in conducting advisory work, such as preparing and implementing scoping, cooperative assessments, and assisting in developing action plans. In addition, the Junior CA assists with planning, implementing and follow-up guidance of implemented advisory trajectories

Project Management

• Support the project lead with project planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of interventions. Complete tasks upon the request of CA/Snr CA.
• Deliver assigned project responsibilities within agreed timelines and prepare clear and concise reports for the project lead.

Administration & Reporting

• Write reports, prepare activities (workshops, visits, training) and ensure proper documentation and archiving of project information. Support in collecting and recording project and client data in Agriterra's M&E systems.

Market/client research

• Participate in conducting market research and rapid assessment for value chain development in connection with specific projects. Assist in identifying and documenting compelling case studies and knowledge products that showcase impact. Proactively identify new opportunities for Agriterra's work, project enhancement and market development for Agriterra's clients

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Assist the team members with planning, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation ofinterventions.

Networking

• Develop, maintain and expand your network. Represent Agriterra in relevant value chainmeetings, workshops, consultations, and field visits together with other team members

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What do you bring
Educational background

• You have a Bachelor's degree in agri-business, crop production, agricultural economics, cooperative management, or a related field.

Experience

• Your career shows a maximum of 2 years of relevant work experience in an international environment, with demonstrated knowledge and experience in assistingin agricultural development projects.
• You have some experience working with farmer organisations, particularly in the provision of agronomic services to farmers in Uganda.
• Prior experience in project monitoring and evaluation is a plus

Sector Knowledge

• Some familiarity with the horticulture sector, especially avocado and potato value chains in Uganda.
• You have an understanding and experience in agricultural projects, cooperative development, advisory services, financial project management, project planning,monitoring and evaluation and donor reporting

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• You are fluent in English (oral and written) and communicate easily

Other Requirement

• Your advanced Microsoft Office skills make it easy to streamline administrative tasks.
• You are willing to travel regularly to project sites and partner organisations
• Winning competencies: pro-active, creative problem-solver, team player, resilient under challenging conditions. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, strong multitasking skills and a positive "can-do" attitude.

What do we offer

• An international, collegial, ambitious, and impact-oriented work environment.
• You will have access to our yearly educational fund and countless learning opportunities from colleagues worldwide who share your passion for agricultural transformation.
• This Junior cooperative advisor position offers competitive compensation tailored to your experience level, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to be part of transformational change in agricultural development. respecting the country's

How to connect with us
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Are you interested in this position, and do you fit the profile? Apply with a cover letter and curriculum vitae by sending an email to

to the attention of Jim Liseki, Regional Manager Agriterra East Africa, before
November 21st, 2025
, with the job title as the
email subject
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