Interested candidates should email their updated CV, cover letter, copies of educational and experience certificates, CNIC, and a recent passport-size photograph to recruitment.ngo2025@gmail.com no later than 31 July 2026. Please mention "Application for Farmer Organization / Cooperative Specialist" in the subject line of the email.
General Instructions
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a test and/or interview.
No TA/DA will be admissible.
The organization reserves the right to accept or reject any application or cancel the recruitment process without assigning any reason.
Candidates currently serving in Government, Semi-Government, or Autonomous Bodies should apply through the proper channel.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Background
A reputable organization is seeking applications from qualified, experienced, and motivated professionals for the position of Farmer Organization / Cooperative Specialist for a development project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The successful candidate will be responsible for strengthening farmer organizations, cooperatives, and producer groups by enhancing their institutional capacity, governance, business management, and market linkages to promote sustainable agricultural and rural economic development.
Key Responsibilities
Support the formation, registration, strengthening, and sustainability of farmer organizations, cooperatives, and producer groups.
Build the institutional, governance, financial management, and business capacities of farmer organizations and cooperatives.
Facilitate the preparation and implementation of business plans and organizational development plans.
Strengthen market linkages between farmer organizations, buyers, processors, input suppliers, financial institutions, and other value chain actors.
Coordinate training, mentoring, and technical assistance programs for members and leadership of farmer organizations.
Promote inclusive participation of women, youth, and marginalized groups in farmer organizations and cooperative activities.
Coordinate with government departments, private sector entities, financial institutions, and development partners to support cooperative development.
Monitor organizational performance and prepare technical reports, progress reports, and other project documentation.
Ensure project interventions are implemented in accordance with donor requirements and organizational policies.
Requirements
Qualification
Master's degree (minimum 16 years of education) in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Rural Development, Agricultural Economics, Cooperative Management, Business Administration, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized university.
Experience
Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience in farmer organization development, cooperative management, institutional strengthening, community mobilization, or rural development.
Experience working on donor-funded development projects will be preferred.
Demonstrated experience in the formation, registration, governance, and capacity building of farmer organizations, cooperatives, producer organizations, or community-based organizations.
Experience in facilitating market linkages, business planning, value chain development, and access to financial services for producer organizations.
Strong knowledge of cooperative governance, organizational development, participatory approaches, and stakeholder engagement.
Excellent communication, facilitation, analytical, and report-writing skills.
