GalmaTown, Zala Woreda GamoGofa Zone, SNNPR Nuru International Ethiopia Organization Background: Nuru International Ethiopia is a US-based international NGO working to end extreme poverty in remote rural communities in Ethiopia. Nuru is currently implementing integrated development project in GamoGofa Zone, SNNPR. AreasofinterventionincludeAgriculture,RuralLivelihoodsDiversification,HealthcareandEducation. AllfourthematicareasworkthroughlocalGrainMarketingCooperatives. Currently,NuruEthiopiaemploysapproximately80+ staffatitsheadquartersinArbaMinch,andprojectofficesinBoredaandKuchaWoredas For more information on our intervention programs and impact you can check our website on: http://www.nuruinternational.org/what-we-do/ethiopia. POSITION SUMMARY The Nuru Cooperative Field Officer is responsible for carrying out the overall program goals and objectives for the Cooperative program facilitating original training modules cooperative procedure and management, supervising Primary Cooperative Managers, developing financially sustainable grain marketing/Multipurposeprimary cooperatives, and collecting and report all monitoring data. They must also understand and carry out the Nuru model. Further, s/he will foster organizational development, promote Nuru’s values and servant leadership culture, promote accountability and high performance, and encourage innovation. S/he will ensure all cooperatives are progressing Nuru’s goal of enabling rural communities to realize meaningful choices to lift themselves out of extreme poverty in a sustainable way.Establishing multipurpose primary Cooperatives:Works with scouting team to initiate coop legalization processOversees all the procedures related to establishing the cooperative and registering new cooperative members and households into Nuru with the support of other Field Officer (FO) and Community development extension facilitators (CDEF). In conjunction with government cooperative development officers, facilitate election of leaders, formation of groups, bylaw creation,register members and committeesEstablish financial and operating procedures including records, templates, receipts, ledgers, vouchers, and all other necessary paperwork for cooperativesRepresent Nuru in negotiations with cooperative leaders to create MOUs between Nuru and PCsWork as part of the cooperative program team to facilitate the Hidota Cooperative UnionWork with other Cooperative staff members to mobilize and coordinate the Primary Cooperatives to join and work with theHidota Cooperative UnionIn conjunction with the government, facilitate all Cooperative legally required documents and information Facilitate the development of the cooperative infrastructure such asOffice, Store shade office furniture, equipment, and other materialsTraining Cooperative Managers and Management Committees:Work with the Government Cooperative Officers, Primary Cooperative Manager and Primary Cooperative Management Committee to Mentor, empower, train and build the capacity of Cooperative Committee members both technically and managerially include market linkages, business planning, coop management, and legal requirementsProvide TOT training for Government staff and Primary cooperative manager in conjunction with Nuru Leadership program team, in cooperative basic concept, business planning,general management of the coop, leadership, financial recordkeeping, accounting and bookkeeping, legal requirements, and other general cooperative proceduresAssist in the training of the Union Board of Directors and staff on union managementSpot check the training cascading process at kebele level in conjunction with woreda officials Develop and update training modules in collaboration with Nuru Leadership program Strengthening Cooperatives:Work through PC manager to mobilize coop members for all coop-related activitiesEnsure all cooperative activities are implemented according to national rules and regulationsFacilitate Nuru members to be organized in a cooperative, including elections, by-law development, loan term decisions, loan disbursement, MOUS, and rules and regulations for the cooperative as well as other agreements with Nuru EthiopiaFacilitate market linkages for each PCCommunicate with stakeholders to facilitate overall cooperative development process and connect the PC with external resources and skillsMaintaining the relationship of PCs and the Cooperative UnionSupporting the Union Board of DirectorsSupporting the Union Manager and staffSupporting the program manager and other team members in the area of cooperativesCollect monthly bank statement and communicate with PCsConduct regular supportive supervision in conjunction with Woreda expertFacilitate cooperative leaders consultation meeting in a regular basis Plan and facilitate cooperative annual audit in conjunction with NE finance and woreda coop officeReport to Cooperative Development Program Manager(CDPM):Strengthen the quality of cooperatives by identifying areas in which programs may benefit from technical assistance, professional development, and/or training workshops and reporting to CDPMReport progress of cooperatives in terms of loan repayment, loan disbursement, membership participation, market linkages, quality of management and recordsPrepare and submit monthly and weekly plans and reportsUndertake other assignment given by their SupervisorInforming Nuru Ethiopia on issues concerning gender awareness in their service areasParticipate in weekly team meetings and one-on-ones with the Cooperative Development ManagerAttending required trainings provided by NuruJob start date:  ImmediatelyReport to:  Cooperative Development Program Manager Terms and conditions:  The appointment will be for long-term fixed employment based on annual contract extensions depending on performance