Providing technical advice in area of specialization;
Advising on co-operative investments
Analyzing data for policy formulation
Enforcing compliance with co-operative legislation
Carrying out market research and disseminating research findings
Promoting value addition and processing
Conducting co-operative banking inspections
Undertaking co-operative risk assessment and preparing and evaluating co-operative activities and trends for promoting the co-operative movement
Requirements for appointment
Served in the grade of Principal Co-operative Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: commerce, business administration, agriculture, economics, sociology, law, agricultural economics, co-operative management, marketing, entrepreneurship, management and organizational development, finance or agri-business from a recognized institution
Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: commerce, business administration, agriculture, economics, sociology, law, agricultural economics, co-operative management, marketing, entrepreneurship, management and organizational development, finance or agri-business from a recognized institution
Certificate in senior management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
Demonstrated administrative ability and professional competence in work performance.
