Head of Economics and International Affairs

La Coopération Agricole

. Represent and promote agricultural and agri-food cooperatives among stakeholders at the national and European levels .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeParis • FranceLead💰 €45,000 - €55,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in market economics and corporate finance within the agricultural and agri-food sectors, with strong capabilities in leading collaborative initiatives and writing comprehensive economic analyses. Proven ability to support international development and funding strategies for cooperatives.

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Master’s Degree in Agricultural EconomicsMarket Economics ExpertiseCorporate Finance KnowledgeStrong Writing SkillsTeamwork Orientation

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Hard Skills

Economic AnalysisFinancial Database AnalysisExport Roadmap DevelopmentRegulatory Aspects KnowledgeFunding Source Identification

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsService-Oriented MindsetResponsivenessAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Agricultural CooperativesAgri-Food SectorValue Chain KnowledgeInternational MarketsBusiness Networks

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent and promote agricultural and agri-food cooperatives among stakeholders at the national and European levels
Establish and lead a working group comprising elected representatives and finance leaders from cooperatives to oversee studies on the competitiveness of agricultural and agri-food cooperatives
Internally lead a working group of cooperative export managers and externally lead a business club dedicated to exports
Provide collective support to cooperatives in identifying sources of funding
Organize forward-looking monitoring of economic studies relating to the agricultural and agri-food sector and international affairs, particularly regulatory aspects of access to international markets
Update the export roadmap and support the international development of cooperatives
Organize export events, lead business networks, and develop joint export projects
Periodically analyze economic and financial databases of agricultural cooperatives
Write analyses, summaries, and position papers
Lead and write economic publications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree: Master’s degree or equivalent (ideally an agricultural/agri-food engineering degree with a specialization in agricultural economics, or a master’s degree in economics with a focus on agriculture and the agri-food sector)
At least 3 years of experience
Expertise in market economics and corporate finance
Knowledge of the different links in the agricultural and food value chain
Service-oriented mindset
Strong writing skills
Enjoyment of teamwork
Excellent interpersonal skills
Responsiveness and adaptability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work remotely two days per week
60% coverage of public transportation passes
Employer contribution covering 75% of supplemental health insurance costs
PERCOL retirement savings plan (300% employer matching contribution)