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SNV

Company Description

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation that makes a
lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty by helping them
raise incomes and access basic services. We aim for premium quality and focus
on only three sectors agriculture, energy and water, sanitation and hygiene
(WASH). With a long-term, local presence in over 25 countries in Asia, Africa
and Latin America, we know how governments work and how relationships are
built. Implementing our mission exclusively through project financing requires
us to work efficiently and invest in operational excellence every day. Our
team of more than 1,300 staff is the backbone of SNV.

Job Description

Agriculture; Renewable Energy

As part of the Increasing Climate Resilience in Energy & Agriculture Systems
and Entrepreneurship (INCREASE) project

> to address the major challenge of climate change that farmers, agribusinesses and SMEs are facing, in particular that of women and youth, in the areas of Horticulture, Cotton and Dairy
> to promote integration of renewable sources of energy such as Solar and Biogas energy both for household use and productive use (example for irrigation and cooling).

SNV requires market system analysis from a Support Consultant with excellent
climate related knowledge as well as an intimate knowledge of the Zambian
context to provide an indepth understanding of how the markets of the three
value chain operate in a local, regional and international context and to
identify opportunities to turn these challenges around, stabilize supply
chains and increase profits and incomes, in Copperbelt, Eastern and Southern
provinces.

Specific Requirements

Fixed period Contract for 10 days to work in conjunction with the SNV Climate
Change Expert and the National Value Chain Expert to ensure the delivery of
the following

1) Literature review, analysis and assessment of the existing market in the
target areas and value chains.

2) Field study, data collection (Interviews, Focus Group Discussions), SWOT
analysis, with the specific focus on women and youth, to add depth to market
analysis of

> Horticulture in greater Solwezi
> Dairy in Mazabuka / Choma
> Cotton in Petauke / Nyimba
> Operations in Lundazi

3) Field study, data collection (Interviews, Focus Group Discussions), SWOT
analysis, with the specific focus on women and youth, to add depth to the
market analysis.

Qualifications

Consultant Profile

> Proven track record in conducting market system analysis in agriculture value chains, experience or working knowledge in the renewable energy sector desirable
> Good understanding of the agribusiness sector in Zambia
> Previous experience in climate change in a Zambian and international context
> Experience in data collection (informant interviews and Focus Group Discussions) and analysis
> Experience in financial projections
> Proficiency in English and relevant local languages
> Self-motivated and able to work closely as a team

Additional Information

Expression of Interest

Interested and suitable Consultants to respond to the above before 09 July
2021.

For more information on SNV please refer to our website www.snvworld.org



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