Location: Isibania, Kenya
Job Type: Full Time, Contract
Number of positions: 7 (Kuria west 5 positions) (Kuria East 2 positions)
Job Type: Full Time, Contract
Number of positions: 7 (Kuria west 5 positions) (Kuria East 2 positions)
Nuru Kenya is a non-governmental
organization currently working in Migori County, Kenya. Nuru Kenya’s mission is
to end extreme poverty in remote, rural areas of Kenya. To this end, Nuru
implements a holistic development model working with programs in Agriculture,
Financial Inclusion, Healthcare, and Education.
The Cooperative Manager will be responsible for managing and
controlling the overall day-to-day administration, operation, coordination and
control of all aspects of the Cooperative and its subsidiary operations (if
any) in accordance with approved financial and operational plans. This includes
but not limited to; strategic planning; capacity building and development of
cooperative leaders; and in setting up accounting, bookkeeping and
administrative systems for cooperatives. Managers will initially be employed by
Nuru Kenya so they are also held responsible for achieving organizational goals
and milestones in collaboration with Nuru supported cooperatives. Directly
reports to Market Linkages and Co-operatives Manager (Nuru Kenya) and
accountable to the Co-operative Management Committee.
Responsibilities for the Cooperative Manager Job
o To give advice, assistance and training to the Management
Committee and members of the Cooperative in managing their affairs
o To guide and administer the affairs of the Co-operative in
keeping with sound business practices and the objectives of the organization
and to ensure profitable operations and positive cash flows
o To be responsible for achieving the Co-operatives objective of the
training and development of local staff
o To ensure a high level of member and customer service is
provided to all patrons of the Co-operative at all times
o To develop and maintain the Co-operative’s position externally
with county and national governments, development organizations (Nuru Kenya),
business groups and the general public
o To manage, control and protect all assets of the Co-operative,
including Nuru seed capital, agricultural inputs and loan repayment from
members, from all types of loss
o Coordinate loan repayment and collection from farmers through
the management committee
o To efficiently manage and control all fixed assets of the
Co-operative to ensure they maintained in top quality condition and are
protected from loss and obsolescence by developing, implementing and
administering policies and procedures that control the use of assets and
provide for regular and periodic maintenance
o To plan, facilitate and participate in trainings aimed at
strengthening relevant skills for co-operative managers and other committee
members
o To maintain good and regular communication with the Management
Committee, members of the Co-operative, and with Nuru staff including
monitoring of co-operative performance and reporting of updates and results to
Nuru Kenya
o To coordinate meetings for the cooperative including regular and
special meetings of the Management Committee as well as the annual general
meeting(s) of the cooperative
o To attend all meetings of the Management Committee and to
provide regular written and oral reports on the monthly operations of the
Co-operative, interpreting financial statements, reporting on correspondence
and activities and advising on policies and future planning
o To prepare and present to the Management Committee for approval
the annual operating and financial plan (budget) of the Co-operative
o To recommend, administer, control and supervise all policies of
the Co-operative including policies and procedures relating to credit,
operations and human resources
o To appraise continually the operating results of the
Co-operative and to take prompt corrective action as required to ensure all
operations are viable
o To control and supervise the finances (custody of cash, cheque
writing, borrowing, etc.) of the Co-operative and strive for high levels of efficiency
and maintain a careful and judicious control of expenses as well as accurate
record keeping
o To keep informed of general business and economic conditions,
legislation, new developments and problems that may affect the position of the
Co-operative
o To continuously upgrade and maintain the skills and abilities
necessary to manage the various areas of operation and business units
o To perform other duties as required for the proper management of
the association.
Cooperative Manager Job Qualifications
o Be a holder of a Diploma in Cooperative Management or any other
related course with over 2 years of experience in operation, management and/or
development of agricultural cooperative societies or
o A Certificate in Cooperative Management with over 4 years’ experience
working with Agricultural Cooperative societies
o Strong quantitative skills; specifically demonstrated ability to
create and execute budgets and business plans
o Experience with training and capacity building of small scale
farmers preferred
o Detailed understanding of challenges facing small scale farmers,
grain/agricultural produce markets and cooperatives in Kenya
o Proven track record of successfully managing a cooperative
o Experience in conducting trainings
o Mobilization skills
o Strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office
o Excellent analytical skills and the ability to work
independently
o Desire to work with rural farmers in field conditions
o Be a Kenyan citizen
o Candidates should be residents of Kuria East and Kuria west
o Fluent in English and Swahili
Working Conditions
o Work will be performed both in the office and. Some work is also
expected from the computer at home during evenings and weekends during busier
seasons.
Remuneration: Commensurate with demonstrated skills and experience.
Remuneration: Commensurate with demonstrated skills and experience.
o Nuru Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we give equal
opportunity to all qualified candidates. Qualified female candidates are highly
encouraged to apply