Vacancy title:
Co-Op & Social Enterprise Coordinator

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
Good Neighbors International

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, May 6 2025

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 30 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

JOB PURPOSE

• Lead the establishment and growth of agricultural cooperatives, ensuring financial sustainability and farmer value.
• Facilitate the development of social enterprises promoting rural employment, local processing, and sustainable agriculture.
• Collaborate with project partners to mobilize funding, including grants, microfinance, and private investments.
• Design and implement training programs to build cooperative members’ skills in management, finance, and operations.
• Support cooperatives in addressing governance, financial, and market challenges.
• Establish partnerships with government, NGOs, and the private sector to support cooperative and enterprise growth.
• Promote market linkages and value chain integration for improved competitiveness.
• Monitor cooperative performance and support the adoption of digital tools for improved operations and transparency.

Qualifications and Skills Requirements

• Diploma in Cooperative Development, Agricultural Economics, Social Entrepreneurship, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in cooperative development, social enterprise management, or rural business development.
• Proven working experience with NGOs in rural development, particularly in agribusiness.
• Strong understanding of cooperative governance, financial management, and business development.
• Experience in community engagement, supporting the growth of social enterprises and cooperatives, including market access, supply chain development, and financial sustainability.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Workplace
GNZ KOICA project office in Chongwe region

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure

• All applicants must be Zambian Nationals with a Green National Registration Card.
• Applicants are advised to apply for one position only, and failure to abide will invalidate the applications.
• Applicants MUST belong to relevant Professional Bodies
• To apply, use the following Google form link here.
• Closing Date: 6TH May, 2025.
• NB: ONLY THE SHORTLISTED WILL BE CONTACTED
• To apply for this job please visit docs.google.com.

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