Progreso Foundation is recruiting a Business & Financial Advisor to join its team in Peru, supporting coffee and cocoa producer organizations across the north-eastern region (Moyobamba, Chachapoyas, or Jaén). This full-time hybrid role is central to strengthening the financial management, business capacity, and long-term sustainability of producer organizations in one of the country’s most important coffee- and cocoa-producing areas.
For more than 25 years, Progreso has worked with producer organizations around the world to help them grow as professional, resilient businesses. In Peru, this position will work closely with the Project Officer and the Program Manager for Latin America, becoming a key point of contact for operations and alliances in the country.
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What the role involves
The Business & Financial Advisor will lead the financial analysis of producer organizations, provide training on financial management, and support the development of financial projections tailored to each organization’s needs. The role also includes advising cooperatives on procurement policies, commercial operations, market trends, and price risk management.
Beyond financial and business advisory, the position contributes to building strategic alliances with producer organizations, traders, and international cooperation agencies. The advisor will be involved in designing new projects, coordinating field visits, and supporting monitoring, evaluation, and reporting processes. As Progreso’s representative in Peru, the selected candidate will also help strengthen communication and collaboration across teams in Peru, Colombia, and Nicaragua.
Candidate profile
Applicants should have at least five years of experience in financial management or business advisory roles with coffee or cocoa producer organizations—a mandatory requirement. Candidates must be based in or near Moyobamba, Chachapoyas, or Jaén, and hold a degree in Engineering, Economics, Accounting, or Administration. Fluency in Spanish and intermediate English are also required.
Additional experience in financial management studies, multi-stakeholder initiatives, and data analysis will be considered a strong advantage. Progreso is seeking someone with leadership skills, a proactive attitude, strong communication abilities, and a genuine motivation to work with producer organizations in sustainable value chains.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to send their CV to yasmin@progreso.nl by December 18th, 2025.
Virtual interviews will take place from January 5th to 7th, 2026, with the expected start date on January 20th, 2026.
For more information about Progreso and its work, visit progreso.nl.