Nuru
Kenya
Position: Cooperative Manager
Employer: Nuru Kenya
Location: Isibania, Kenya
Job
Type: Full
Time, Contract
Number
of positions: 5
About the Organization: Nuru Kenya is a non-governmental organization currently working in Migori County, Kenya.
About the Organization: Nuru Kenya is a non-governmental organization currently working in Migori County, Kenya.
Nuru
Kenya has established its initial cooperatives and is working towards
strengthening those cooperatives so that they are effective in delivering
services to its members.
The
organization is therefore looking for qualified candidates to fill the above
positions in the already established cooperatives.
The
cooperatives which have been established are: Maeta Grain and Marketing
Cooperative (Kuria East), Rebwi Grain and Marketing Cooperative (Kuria East),
Kegonga Grain and Marketing Cooperative (Kuria East), Watami Grain and
Marketing Cooperative (Kuria East) and Royol Grain and Marketing
Cooperative (Awendo).
Overview of the Job: 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.
Overview of the Job: 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.
Specific Responsibilities:
Specific Responsibilities:
In the
performance of these duties and responsibilities, position holder will utilize
to the best of his/her abilities to strengthen the Co-op and the Co-op System
in the short term and long term:
- To
give advice, assistance and training to the Management Committee and
members of the Cooperative in managing their affairs;
- 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;
- To
be responsible for all Human Resource matters, concerning hiring,
training, promoting, demoting or firing of Co-operative employees;
- To
be responsible for achieving the Co-operatives objective of the training
and development of local staff;
- To
ensure a high level of member and customer service is provided to all
patrons of the Co-operative at all times;
- 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;
- 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;
- Coordinate
loan repayment and collection from farmers through the management
committee;
- 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;
- To
plan, facilitate and participate in trainings aimed at strengthening
relevant skills for co-operative managers and other committee members;
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- To
prepare and present to the Management Committee for approval the annual
operating and financial plan (budget) of the Co-operative;
- To
recommend, administer, control and supervise all policies of the
Co-operative including policies and procedures relating to credit,
operations and human resources;
- To
appraise continually the operating results of the Co-operative and to take
prompt corrective action as required to ensure all operations are viable;
- 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;
- To
keep informed of general business and economic conditions, legislation,
new developments and problems that may affect the position of the
Co-operative.
- To
continuously upgrade and maintain the skills and abilities necessary to
manage the various areas of operation and business units;
- To
perform other duties as required for the proper management of the
association.
Note that this Job description can be reviewed and changed if
need be by the management
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Be
a holder of a Diploma in Cooperative Management or any other related
course
- 2-3
years of experience in operation, management and/or development of
agricultural cooperative societies or
- A
Certificate in Cooperative Management with over 4 years’ experience
working with Agricultural Cooperative societies
- Strong
quantitative skills; specifically demonstrated ability to create and
execute budgets and business plans
- Experience
with training and capacity building of small scale farmers preferred
- Detailed
understanding of challenges facing small scale farmers, grain/agricultural
produce markets and cooperatives in Kenya
- Proven
track record of successfully managing a cooperative
- Experience
in conducting trainings
- Mobilization
skills
- Strong
computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office
- Excellent
analytical skills and the ability to work independently
- Desire
to work with rural farmers in field conditions
- Be
a Kenyan citizen
- Candidates
from the respective locations where the cooperatives are established will
be preferred
- Fluent
in English and Swahili
Working Conditions: Work
will be performed in the office, and sometimes in the field. Some work is also
expected from the computer at home during evenings and weekends during busier
seasons.
Remuneration: Commensurate with
demonstrated skills and experience.
Nuru Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we give equal opportunity to all qualified candidates.
Application Process:
Nuru Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we give equal opportunity to all qualified candidates.
Application Process:
Interested applicants should submit their application; resume and cover letter supported by at least two known references.
Candidates
to also attach a valid Certificate of Good Conduct, kindly quote your current
and expected salary.
Complete
your application in English, include your phone number, and email it to
coopmanager@nuru.co.ke.
The
applications can also be hand delivered at Nuru HR office located in Isibania.
Please
outline how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the
position.
Indicate
the job title and preferred Cooperative where you would like to work as the
Heading/subject of your application.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Note:
Deadline: Position is open until filled, applications will be considered on a rolling
Previous applicants are encouraged to re-apply
Incomplete applications will not be considered
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
We do not charge or accept money as a fee at any stage in our hiring process.
See http//www.nuruinternational.org for further information about the organization.
Note:
Deadline: Position is open until filled, applications will be considered on a rolling
Previous applicants are encouraged to re-apply
Incomplete applications will not be considered
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
We do not charge or accept money as a fee at any stage in our hiring process.
See http//www.nuruinternational.org for further information about the organization.