Cooperative Advisor

Cooperative Advisor A temporary Cooperative Advisor who supports the Members’ Council in its role as a bridge between our members and governance bodies. Apply About the job To function as the Secretary of the Member’s Council, the body of the Cooperative that strives to strengthen Oikocredit’s cooperative identity and serves as a bridge between members and the governance boards, such as the Managing Board and Supervisory Board. Main responsibilities Organizational support of the monthly MC and working group meetings. Coordinate with Oikocredit staff and play a key role in the transition of the Members’ Counsil to a central governance hub for member engagement, with clearer roles and responsibilities, a more structural interaction between members and management. Further streamline communication and feedback loops. Support the Cooperative Advisor with member relations, the onboarding of new members, organizing member-related events and webinars and the monthly newsletter. Education, skills and experience Bachelor’s or master’s degree. Minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably with Support Association or Cooperatives. Fluency in English. In-depth understanding of entire MS Office suite. Ability to organize a daily workload by priorities. Must be able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced quickly changing environment. A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills. Hands-on and adaptive. Able to communicate with a wide group of stakeholders with different cultural or professional backgrounds. Professional level verbal and written communications skills. Additional remarks The role is open for 24-32 hours and will be available from June until December 2026. How to apply Please send your cover letter and resume in English via the apply button. Oikocredit is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that embraces individuals from various backgrounds. Department Cooperative Affairs Locations Central Office Amersfoort Remote status Hybrid About Oikocredit International Oikocredit is a social impact investor and worldwide cooperative with almost five decades of experience in leading positive change through investments in financial inclusion, agriculture and renewable energy. To achieve a greater social impact, Oikocredit’s new strategy has a clear community-focused approach. Whether it’s working with our partners to meet the needs of low-income people or bringing together our members and investors, a community-focused approach will benefit all areas of our work. Oikocredit is guided by the principle of empowering low-income people to improve their quality of life, Oikocredit supports partner organisations in Africa, Asia and Latin America with loans, equity investments and capacity building. Oikocredit is financed by individuals and institutions who want to be part of a global movement for social change. Our investments prioritise social impact while safeguarding the environment and generating fair financial returns. We’re a global organisation with local presence, able to respond to our partners’ needs and strengthen them by offering more than financing. Oikocredit has more than 300 members of staff in around 20 countries with over 30 nationalities. Founded in 1975 Co-workers 300