Job Openings 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.

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The Private Sector (Market Development) /Partnerships (LINK) Advisor is a senior position which involves engaging with partners at high-level to rethink the linkages 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 LINK pathway. He/she will collaborate closely with other Pathway Leads 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 Link 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.

Job Description
Stimulating Linkages

• Co-design and facilitate cross-sector collaboration by building partnerships, creating dialogue platforms, and implementing strategies to integrate RA-PURE practices among diverse system actors. 
• Catalyse ecosystem development by supporting organizations with technical assistance, activating demand through community engagement, and enabling viable RA-PURE business models and partnerships. 
• Support financial service providers in enhancing end-user affordability, developing innovative financial products, and raising awareness of available financing solutions among smallholder farmers and agri-businesses. 
• Drive mindset shifts and adoption by promoting RA-PURE solutions, utilising early adopters as advocates, and amplifying diverse voices and perspectives in shaping inclusive innovations. 
• Advance systems transformation along the Link Pathway by addressing key systemic barriers, such as power dynamics, limited linkages and relationships between RA and PURE, and access to finance challenges on both the demand and supply side, while fostering equitable relationships. 
• Facilitate Business to Business interactions and match making events between partners for improved RA/PURE business ecosystem performance. 
• Support collaborations and linkages to RA/PURE service providers to improve access and availability of RA/PURE solutions. 
• Facilitate partners ‘development of activity plans, risk assessments and corresponding budgets to ensure quality and value for money. 
• The Advisor will provide leadership, strategic direction and guidance on the activities and intervention, collaborating closely with other pathway Advisors to ensure coherence in quality implementation and reporting.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in agriculture, Energy, Engineering 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 either an energy or agriculture background, with more than 5 years in private sector coordination and management, in a project environment
• 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.