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For more than five years, Progreso Foundation has been working side by side with coffee and cocoa cooperatives across Indonesia. From Java and Sumatra to Sulawesi, Flores, and Bali, our team supports 14 partner cooperatives with technical assistance, small-scale trade finance, and digital tools that help strengthen data management and traceability. These partnerships are at the heart of our mission: empowering smallholder farmers to grow stronger businesses, improve their income, and farm more sustainably.

For the full ToR, please see here: https://www.progreso.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Program-Manager-Indonesia-2.pdf

As we prepare for the next phase of our Indonesia program (2026–2028), we are opening an exciting new position: Program Manager Indonesia.

The Program Manager will play a central role in shaping and delivering Progreso’s impact in Indonesia. This position leads the implementation of our country portfolio and guides the work of our project managers and field officers. It is an opportunity for someone who is eager to help cooperatives grow stronger, build a national team, and directly contribute to meaningful improvements in the coffee and cocoa value chains.

This is a full-time position based in Indonesia, with regular travel to the field.

What we’re looking for

We’re searching for a candidate who combines technical expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for sustainability. The ideal Program Manager brings:

• A relevant degree in International Business, Rural Development, Agro-business, Development Studies, or a related field
• At least five years of experience in program or project management
• Affinity with sustainable agricultural value chains
• Strong leadership qualities and the ability to work independently
• Fluency in English and conversational proficiency in Bahasa
• Experience in the coffee or cocoa sectors—or with Salesforce—is considered an advantage

What you´ll do

In this role, the Program Manager oversees project implementation, supports and evaluates loan and project applications from partner cooperatives, manages the in-country team, coordinates reporting and administration through Salesforce, and maintains strong relationships with donors, cooperatives, and other key stakeholders. The new Program Manager will also play a direct role in designing our upcoming program phase, contributing their expertise and ideas to shape Progreso’s future in Indonesia.

What we offer

Working at Progreso means joining an international team committed to making coffee and cocoa value chains more sustainable and equitable. We offer an entrepreneurial work environment with plenty of room for growth, collaboration with colleagues across Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Europe, and a market-competitive full-time consultancy contract.

Interested in joining us?

If you’re based in Indonesia and passionate about working with smallholder farmers and strengthening sustainable value chains, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume and cover letter before 21 December 2025 to admin@progreso.nl.

Progreso Foundation is expanding its team in Côte d’Ivoire with two new full-time positions: Project Manager and Project Officer. Both roles are central to our mission of supporting smallholder farmers and strengthening the sustainability of the cocoa sector.

Founded in 1998, Progreso Foundation works with coffee and cocoa producer organizations across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. With more than two decades of operational experience, we focus on improving access to finance, access to markets, and strengthening data management and traceability through tools like Beyco. Our work in Côte d’Ivoire is an important part of this global effort.

Why we are hiring

Côte d’Ivoire is at the heart of the global cocoa supply chain. To deepen our impact, we are investing in on-the-ground expertise capable of working directly with cooperatives, strengthening their management systems, and ensuring long-term sustainability. Both of the newly opened roles are designed to bring dedicated support to our local partners and help drive improvements in business planning, financial management, marketing, and cooperative governance.

1. Project Manager – Côte d’Ivoire

The Project Manager will be the main point of reference for operations in Côte d’Ivoire. Reporting to the West Africa Program Manager, this role oversees the implementation of technical assistance programs, including planning field visits, supporting cooperative management, and ensuring high-quality reporting.
The position requires:

• At least five years of experience in the cocoa sector
• Proven project management experience in Côte d’Ivoire
• Fluency in English and strong communication skills in French
• A proactive attitude and ability to work independently
• Strong understanding of agricultural value chains and cooperative structures

2. Project Officer – Côte d’Ivoire

Working under the Project Manager, the Project Officer plays a hands-on role in daily support to cocoa cooperatives. This includes frequent field visits, monitoring activities, assisting consultants, and contributing to training and reporting.
The ideal candidate brings:

• Relevant academic training (agronomy, agribusiness, economics)
• Minimum three years of experience in the cocoa value chain
• Knowledge of agroforestry and cooperative systems
• Fluency in English and French
• Strong problem-solving skills and field adaptability

What We Offer

Both positions are full-time consultancy assignments (40 hours/week), based in Côte d’Ivoire with frequent travel to cocoa-growing regions. We offer a flexible working environment, market-competitive compensation, and the opportunity to contribute directly to improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers.

How to Apply

If you meet the mandatory requirements and want to join our mission to build a more sustainable cocoa sector, we welcome your application.

Please send your CV and cover letter before 31 December 2025 to:
Nataniel Yao, West Africa Program Manager
nataniel@progreso.nl

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Progreso Foundation is looking for a motivated Beyco Implementation Officer to join our team in Côte d’Ivoire. This full-time consultancy position (40 hours per week), preferably based in Abidjan, plays a key role in expanding the use of the Beyco Farmer platform among cocoa cooperatives.

For more than 20 years, Progreso has supported coffee and cocoa producer organizations across Latin America, Africa and Asia to become stronger, more sustainable businesses. Through tailor-made technical assistance, access to finance, and digital tools such as Beyco, we help producer organizations improve their operations and connect to better markets.

About the Role

The Beyco Implementation Officer will work directly with cocoa cooperatives and service providers to ensure the effective rollout and use of the Beyco Farmer platform. The role combines fieldwork, training, and technical support with partner engagement and business development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing on-site and remote training on the Beyco Farmer app, farm mapping, and data collection
• Conducting regular field visits to support partners and farmers
• Troubleshooting technical issues and monitoring platform adoption
• Identifying opportunities to improve the platform and reporting them to the digital product team
• Building and maintaining relationships with existing and potential partners
• Representing Beyco at relevant events and trainings

Who We Are Looking For

Candidates should have:

• A relevant degree (agronomy, computer science, data collection/management)
• At least 3 years of experience in the cocoa value chain
• Strong communication skills in French and English
• Experience with digital tools or app-based data collection
• A proactive, hands-on attitude and willingness to travel frequently

Why Join Progreso?

• A dynamic role with frequent field engagement
• The opportunity to contribute to a more transparent and sustainable cocoa sector
• A flexible working environment within an international NGO
• Competitive compensation based on experience

How to Apply

Please send your CV and Cover Letter to Nataniel YAO (West Africa Program Manager) at nataniel@progreso.nl before December 31, 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.