Regenerative Agriculture Productive Use of Energy LEARN Advisor re-advertised
Regenerative Agriculture Productive Use of Energy LEARN Advisor re-advertised
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Job Description
The Regenerative Agriculture & Productive Use of Energy (LEARN) Advisor is a senior position which involves engaging with partners at highlevel 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 rollout of the Learning agenda which underpins the integration of the RAPURE 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 evidencebased 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 peertopeer learning to advance RAPURE 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 RAPURE practices among diverse stakeholders.
- Support in advancing systems transformation through facilitating the creation of joint RAPURE agendas that enhance collaboration among ecosystem actors to drive the momentum for adoption of RAPURE 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 masters 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.
Additional requirements:
Conceptual thinking: Having and gaining insight into situations problems and processes. Deconstructing problems and systematically investigating the various components.
Coaching: Encouraging and guiding employees in order to make their performance more effective and to enhance their selfperception and problemsolving skills.
Focus on quality: Setting high quality standards and striving for continuous improvement and quality assurance.
Result orientation: The ability to take direct action in order to attain or exceed objectives.
Persuasiveness: The ambition to win over other people for ones views and ideas and to generate support.
Additional Information :
Contract Type: Full time 40 hours per week)
Contract Duration: 1 year with potential for extension
Expected Start Date: June 1 2025
Information Duty Station: Eldoret Kenya
How to apply:
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation by 17 April 2025 using the Smart Recruiters platform by clicking Im Interested button.
Should SNV wish to proceed with your application two interviews with the Selection Committee will take place.
Working at SNV
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
