Private Sector Market Development Partnerships LINK Advisor

The Private Sector (Market Development) /Partnerships (LINK) Advisor is a senior position which involves engaging with partners at highlevel 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 rollout of the Link 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.

Job Description
Stimulating Linkages

• Codesign and facilitate crosssector collaboration by building partnerships creating dialogue platforms and implementing strategies to integrate RAPURE practices among diverse system actors. 
• Catalyse ecosystem development by supporting organizations with technical assistance activating demand through community engagement and enabling viable RAPURE business models and partnerships. 
• Support financial service providers in enhancing enduser affordability developing innovative financial products and raising awareness of available financing solutions among smallholder farmers and agribusinesses. 
• Drive mindset shifts and adoption by promoting RAPURE 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 masters 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.

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. 

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