Fund Management and Private sector Investment Advisor- FRESHWAY Project

Key Responsibilities

Design & Operationalisation of the Innovation Fund and grant scheme

• Lead the full setup operational design and implementation of both schemes ensuring alignment with the projects objectives donor compliance and Ethiopias horticulture context.
• Develop eligibility criteria scoring frameworks selection processes disbursement protocols milestones and reporting templates for grantees

Technical & Business Capacity Support to Grantees

• Provide (or coordinate) technical assistance to grantees on business plan development and specific TA.

Technical Leadership in developing implementing and monitoring PURE financial instruments

• Provide high-level technical advisory services on the deployment of financial instruments and their applications in supporting PURE solution providers such as in solar-powered irrigation cold storage biodigesters/bioslurry and energy-efficient agro-processing.
• Lead business plan competitions to identify PURE solutions which can be piloted under the Innovation Grant Facility.
• Support the development of business models and financing mechanisms to scale identified horti logistic solutions.

Gender Youth & Social Inclusion in Innovation

• Ensure that innovation fund recipients intentionally target women youth and marginalised groups in access affordability and business participation.
• Embed inclusive design principles in product features financing mechanisms and distribution strategies.

Qualifications :

Basic Qualifications: 

• Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Agribusiness Agricultural Economics Logistics or a related field with demonstrated knowledge of horticulture value chains and postharvest systems.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience with a Bachelors degree is required. A Masters degree is preferred.
• Proven experience of a minimum of 3 years experience managing implementing and/or supervising financial instruments including grant schemes targeting private sector.
• Demonstrated experience in managing EUR 1 million plus innovation grant facilities preferably in horticulture.
• Good knowledge of business principles and being able to develop business models and apply the business canvas.
• Working knowledge of agrologistics systems including aggregation cold storage transport and market linkages within horticulture value chains.
• Experience in evaluating business plans and supporting SMEs in accessing finance with strong understanding of commercial viability in agri-food systems.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with experience in tracking grant performance financial utilisation and results against project indicators
• Good communication skills in English both written and spoken with excellent reporting facilitation and presentation skills.
• Excellent business analytical skills.
• Pro-active and solution driven.
• Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Competencies:

• Problem analysis
• Coaching
• Focus on quality
• Focus on quality
• Result orientation
• Persuasiveness

Additional Information :

Additional Information

Contract Type: National

Expected start date: September 12026

Duty Station:  Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Contract Duration: The contract is for one year with the possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability.

How to Apply
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on the 16th of July 2026. Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be kept in the strictest confidentiality. 
If we see that your experience and skills match the requirements of the position we will contact you to advise on the next steps in the recruitment process.

Working at SNV  
SNV offers a challenging work environment opportunities to lead and innovate and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit form and contribute to an internal and global network of experts.

At SNV inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos. We celebrate the diversity of our workforce and uphold a policy of non-discrimination based on factors such as disability status religion ethnic origin gender sexual orientation and more.

Vetting
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SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time