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SNV

## Company Description

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation that applies
practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living
in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply
and adapt our top-notch expertise in agriculture, energy and WASH to local
contexts. SNV has over 1250 staff in more than 25 countries in Asia, Africa
and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation that uses
project financing to implement our mission. This requires us to work
efficiently and to invest in operational excellence.

Background

SNV is preparing for an exciting new project focusing on changing the business
models in cotton, dairy and horticulture production systems. The project,
which is to start in January 2020 is a three year project. Working with
companies, SMEs and farmers, the new project brings together lessons from
previous achievements in climate smart agriculture and renewable energy and
works on proving the premise that an integrated private sector approach to
climate change can be commercially viable and environmentally sustainable

Integrated Soil Fertility Management + Agroforestry + Bio-slurry + Renewable
Energy + Irrigation = More climate friendly, stable & higher yields

The project maintains a strong orientation on the differing roles of men and
women farmers in farming and in business and also on youth (self) employment.

## Job Description

Job Description

Overview of the Position

The project team consists of a Project Manager based in Lusaka, three Field
Coordinators each based in a field office, CSA and RE officers, M&E and gender
specialists. The field offices will be in Katete (cotton), Mazabuka (dairy),
Mumbwa (horticulture), although this is subject to confirmation. Each Field
Coordinator will be the focal point for one value chain and one of the three
following cross-cutting topics inclusive business (IB), renewable energy
(RE), or youth employment (OYE).*> This means each Field Coordinator
supports the rest of the project team with his/her respective cross-cutting
topic. The field coordinators works with a team of CSA Renewable energy
officers, and with stakeholders from private sector and government
institutions. He/She reports to the Project Manager

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

> Liaise with the value chain company partnering with the project and coordinate activities with them
> Design, budget and implement activities on Climate Smart Practices and Services in the focus areas and alignment with the operational plan,
> Network and synergize with regional stakeholders to promote the project’s objectives.
> Provide Backstopping on Opportunities for Youth Employment to the other project field offices
> Build the capacities of sector stakeholders and institutionalizing sector functions,
> Lead Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning efforts,
> Lead administrative day to day operations of the field office.
> Assure the quality of implementation in the field.

## Qualifications

> Masters’ level education with minimum 7 years working experience OR a Bachelors’ degree with 10 years professional experience,
> Proven track record with over 3 years of experience in renewable energy technologies and productive use in rural Zambia,
> At least two years of demonstrated managerial experience,
> Practical experience in one of the following topics Agriculture (Climate Smart), Youth (self) Employment and Gender,
> Strong communication skills and ability to negotiate and moderate with senior officials and representatives,
> Founded knowledge and/or experience in energy efficiency auditing is an asset,
> Given the strong business focus of the project, private sector experience is very much welcomed,
> ICT / Computer Literacy,
> Fluency in written and oral English, proficiency in multiple local languages is an asset.

## Additional Information

The qualities that SNV is looking for are entrepreneurial drive and passion. A
highly pro-active approach is imperative, considering this is a new project.
As the project needs to jump-start a new network of companies and SMEs in the
fields of climate smart products and services, the incumbent needs to thrive
in a creative but complex and busy atmosphere. In a self-critical process of
continuous improvement, the incumbent will be on the road 30% of the time
contributing to quality control and transparent implementation of the project,
while at the same time advancing knowledge on climate smart business
practices.

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you
to apply by uploading your CV in English on or before the 30th
September,2020.

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