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SNV

## Company Description

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation*> is a not-for-profit international
development organisation. Founded in the Netherlands 50 years ago, we have
built a long-term, local presence in 38 of the poorest countries in Asia,
Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors
works with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations
with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes
and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of
poverty and guide their own development. For more information, please refer to
our website www.snvworld.org.

Position

SNV is implementing a project focusing on changing the business models in
cotton, dairy and horticulture production systems. The project, started 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

The project team consists of a Project Manager based in Lusaka, there three
Advisors each based in a field office, CSA and RE officers, M&E and gender
specialist.

The field offices are in Katete (cotton), Mazabuka (dairy), Kabwe
(horticulture). Each Advisor is the focal point for one value chain, for the
following cross-cutting topics inclusive business (IB)*> , renewable energy
(RE), or youth employment (OYE). This means each Advisor supports the rest of
the project team with his/her respective cross-cutting topic. The Advisor
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.

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 Inclusive Business 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.

Interested candidates with minimum qualifications may apply by submitting a
Cover letter and CV. Closing date is on 8th March 2021.

We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Any form of solicitation by
phone or other means will be treated as disqualification of the candidate. SNV
is an equal employment provider.



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