Regenerative Agriculture & Productive Use of Energy (LEARN) Advisor (Re-advertised) at SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

The Regenerative Agriculture & Productive Use of Energy (LEARN) Advisor is a senior position which involves engaging with partners at high-level to rethink the learnings between regenerative agriculture (RA) and productive use of renewable energy (PURE) systems. The project aims to shift mindsets and drive systems transformation through the three interlinked pathways (Learn, Link, and Leverage). He/she will provide leadership, strategic direction and guidance on the activities and intervention within the LEARN pathway. He/she will collaborate closely with the other pathway Advisors to ensure coherence in quality implementation and reporting. Work closely with identified program partners and local actors across the targeted counties in Kenya. He/she will be responsible for driving the development and roll-out of the Learning agenda which underpins the integration of the RA-PURE nexus thinking into the program. A critical aspect of the program design is that the three pathways will operate concurrently rather than in isolation.

Responsibilities
Fostering Learning

• Support evidence-based decision making for the program through opportunity assessments, synthesizing research and aligning evidence dissemination with the needs of partners and stakeholders to drive replication and scaling efforts.
• Facilitate sector collaboration through strengthening coalitions and platforms at national and district level, fostering partnerships, and supporting peer-to-peer learning to advance RA-PURE nexus transformations.
• Work closely with the MEL Lead and other pathway Advisors to generate actionable insights by building on existing initiatives, developing evaluation tools and metrics, and creating learning agendas for the program to strengthen capacities of partner coalitions and platforms towards nexus thinking.
• Support the Communications & Advocacy Advisor in designing and implementing strategic communications to raise awareness, share key findings, and promote the adoption of RA-PURE practices among diverse stakeholders.
• Support in advancing systems transformation through facilitating the creation of joint RA-PURE agendas that enhance collaboration among ecosystem actors to drive the momentum for adoption of RA-PURE practices in Kenya.
• Develop work plans and related budgeting to ensure quality implementation and value for money.
• The Pathway lead will provide leadership, strategic direction and guidance on the activities and intervention, collaborating closely with other Pathway leads to ensure coherence in quality implementation and reporting.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in agriculture or related disciplines is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in programmes in areas of learning, linking and leveraging.
• Incumbent should have an agricultural background, able to disseminate agronomic/extension services.
• Experience in RA/Agroecology is an added advantage. The candidate will be coordinating a team of agronomists from the partners and linking them to the government extension system.
• Having PURE experience is an added advantage.
• Good understanding of the Kenya agriculture and energy sectors.
• Strong leadership skills, experience in partnership development and deep understanding and experience in consortia management.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken, with excellent reporting facilitation and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to gender equality and social inclusion at all levels of work. 
• Willingness to travel to all program locations, including remote areas.