Productive Use of Renewable Energy PURE Advisor
Productive Use of Renewable Energy PURE Advisor
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Job Description
Technical Leadership in PURE Adoption & Scaling
- Provide highlevel technical advisory services on the deployment of PURE technologies and their productive applications in agriculture such as solarpowered irrigation cold storage and energyefficient agroprocessing.
- Identify and address systemic barriers to PURE adoption recommending innovative marketdriven and climatesmart solutions that align with regenerative agriculture practices and enhance productivity efficiency and sustainability.
- Work closely with technology providers researchers and government agencies to ensure PURE solutions are technically feasible financially viable and scalable
- Support the development of business models and financing mechanisms to scale PURE adoption among smallholder farmers and agribusinesses
Market System Development for PURE:
- Analyze market opportunities barriers and incentives for the adoption of PURE technologies in agricultural value chains.
- Facilitate partnerships/linkages between technology providers agribusinesses financial institutions and farmers to develop sustainable business models
- Work with financial institutions to codesign innovative financing mechanisms such as payasyougo (PAYG) leasetoown models and blended finance solutions to derisk PURE investments.
- Develop strategies to integrate PURE into existing agricultural markets ensuring inclusivity and benefits for women youth and marginalized groups.
Systems Transformation and Convening Role:
- Act as a convener to bring together stakeholders from the energy and agriculture sectors fostering collaboration and collective action for the RA and PURE nexus.
- Design and implement interventions that address systemic barriers to PURE adoption such as policy gaps financing challenges and limited technical capacity.
- Advocate for enabling policies regulations and incentives that support the integration of PURE into agricultural systems at local regional and national levels.
Capacity Building and Knowledge Transfer:
- Act as a convener to bring together stakeholders from the energy and agriculture sectors fostering collaboration and collective action for the RA and PURE nexus.
- Design and implement interventions that address systemic barriers to PURE adoption such as policy gaps financing challenges and limited technical capacity.
- Advocate for enabling policies regulations and incentives that support the integration of PURE into agricultural systems at local regional and national levels.
Monitoring Evaluation & Learning (MEL) for RAPURE Integration
- Collaborate with the LEARNING team/MEL team to track progress measure impact and ensure alignment with project goals.
- Use data and evidence to refine PURErelated strategies and demonstrate the value of the RA and PURE nexus.
- Contribute to regular reporting and communication of project outcomes to donors and stakeholders.
Qualifications :
Educational Qualifications and Experience
- Masters degree in Renewable Energy Energy Management Engineering or other related disciplines is required
- Substantial experience (at least 10 years) in development work & project management including but not limited to design and implementation development projects in energy sector in the context of international development cooperation in Ethiopia.
- Relevant technical expertise and understanding of the energy and the agriculture sector and considerable (at least 10 years) practical experience of introduction of energy technologies to enhance agricultural productivity
- Strong leadership skills experience in partnership development and deep understanding and experience in consortia management.
- Proven experience in energy sector development project management technology adoption & promotion etc.
- Good communication skills in English both written and spoken with excellent reporting facilitation and presentation skills.
Competencies:
- Conceptual thinking
- Coaching
- Focus on quality
- Result orientation
- Persuasiveness
Additional Information :
Contract Type: National Fulltime
Expected start date: As soon as possible
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Contract Duration: 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 April 13 2025. Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be kept in the strictest confidentiality.
If your experience and skills match the positions requirements 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 from 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 nondiscrimination 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 :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
