Our Client based in Chipata Zambia is seeking a Federation Development Lead, to lead and support over 62 primary cooperatives with over 189,000 small-scale farmers. The role focuses on promoting climate-smart agriculture, sustainable land management, and biodiversity conservation while strengthening cooperative leadership, market access, and financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop business models and project proposals aligned with conservation goals.
• Facilitate access to grants and funding for cooperative sustainability.
• Organize training sessions, community meetings, and the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
• Strengthen cooperative leadership and provide technical training.
• Establish market linkages and value chain strategies for cooperative members.
• Oversee cooperative operations to ensure compliance with Federation policies.
• Monitor financial management, governance, and cooperative performance.
• Support the implementation of Community Conservation Plans.
• Ensure the collection of membership fees for financial sustainability.

Who Should Apply?
We are looking for a dynamic, results-driven leader with:

• A degree in Business Administration, Agriculture, Rural Development, or a related field.
• Experience working with cooperatives, agribusiness, or conservation programs.
• Strong skills in business development, resource mobilization, and market linkages.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Knowledge of climate-smart agriculture and conservation-oriented projects is an advantage.

Why Join?

Make an Impact: Help shape the future of cooperative farming and conservation in Zambia.

Engage with Communities: Work closely with local farmers and cooperative leaders.

Career Growth: Opportunity to develop leadership and business management skills in a dynamic environment.