Business Mobilization Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:              Business Mobilization Officer

No. Of Positions:        14

Reporting to:             Regional Agribusiness Coordinator

Location:                    Gilgit, Hunza, Gahkuch, Chillas, Astore, Skardu and Shigar

Pay scale:                   35,000 to 40,000

Job Summary

Under the supervision of Regional Agribusiness Coordinator, the incumbent will responsible for formation of farmer cooperatives and overall business mobilization activities in the targeted areas with the following responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Mobilize farmers, sensitize them in agribusiness, organize and facilitate meetings and conduct awareness sessions for the formation of farmer cooperatives.
• Support in identification of potential change agents, leaders, organizers and volunteers in farmer cooperatives.
• Identify and prioritize potential value chains within farmer cooperatives.
• Collection of field data and support in preparation of feasibilities/business plans for cooperatives.
• Ensure close coordination with technical team and provide support in the implementation of project activities.
• Ability of working in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment and rural communities.
• Demonstrate capacity to plan, prioritize and deliver tasks on time to meet goals in a high pressure environment.
• Undertake any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification & Skills

• Minimum 16 years of education in business administration / public administration/ economics / agriculture economics / horticulture or any other relevant field
• Existing relevant experience will be preferred
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Computer literacy with demonstrated use of Word, Excel, Power Point etc.
• Excellent writing and communications skills in English required