Programme Officer - Cooperative Business Support

Job Description

Title: Programme Officer - Cooperative Business Support

Company Name: Solidaridad Network Asia

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: --

Experience:

• 5 to 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Agriculture
• Master of Science (MSc) in Agriculture
• Master of Development Studies (MDS)

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business Administration, Agriculture, Economics, Development Studies, or related field.

• 5 to 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

Introduction

• Solidaridad is a global network organization promoting sustainable, resource-efficient, and inclusive supply chains. Through scalable and economically viable solutions, Solidaridad empowers smallholders and workers across agricultural and industrial landscapes, working closely with governments, businesses, and communities. In Bangladesh, the organization also supports strengthening civic space to enhance productivity and inclusivity in commodity and value chains.

• Since 2022, Solidaridad has been implementing the ‘SAFAL for Integrated Water Resources Management (SAFAL for IWRM)’ project, funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangladesh. The project promotes a community-based water management model to enhance sustainable use, protection, and restoration of micro-watersheds, fostering resilient agriculture through Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in Southwest Bangladesh. It aims to improve and diversify coastal agriculture and dairy farming through innovative ecosystem-based water and land-use planning, increasing climate resilience and economic returns for local communities.

• Under this project, Solidaridad supports two large farmers’ cooperatives in Khulna and Jashore districts, which operate various agri-businesses, trade activities, and member-managed savings and credit programs. The project is now seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Programme Officer – Cooperative Business Support to perform the responsibilities outlined in this JD.

Overall Job Description

• The Programme Officer will support the cooperative in managing micro-credit and financial services, strengthening member capacity, and overseeing business and trading operations. The role includes facilitating tender participation, ensuring quality supply of materials, identifying new business opportunities, and building the cooperative’s capacity in record-keeping, financial management, and business planning. The Officer will also support cooperative governance, promote inclusive member engagement, organize training and exposure visits, monitor programme delivery, coordinate with partners and project teams, and prepare operational reports to ensure effective and sustainable cooperative performance.

Employment Type: Project based fixed term.

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• Solidaridad offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with Solidaridad Asia`s pay scales and Service Rules. The benefits package includes a provident fund, one festival bonus, gratuities, and medical insurance as per the organizational policy.