Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE) Advisor
Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE) Advisor
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Job Description
ThePURE Advisoris a seniorlevel role that plays a pivotal role in advancing the integration of renewable energy solutions into regenerative agriculture practices and food systems focusing on the productive use of energy to enhance agricultural productivity value addition and rural livelihoods through providing strategic direction technical expertise and stakeholder engagement support. The Advisor will adopt a systems transformation approach and acting as a convener to bring together diverse stakeholders.
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:
Analyse 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:
Share knowledge skills and insights with ecosystem wide actors on emerging PURE technologies that can be adapted to RA.
Provide TA assistance on customizing available PURE solutions to smallholder farmer needs and ensure their optimum utilization in RA farming practices.
Ensure improved understanding adaptability and usability of the available PURE technology solutions to enhance RA practices for transformation.
Provide support on emerging challenges for effectiveness and efficiency of renewable energy solutions tailored for agriculture to all actors segments in the ecosystem.
Monitoring Evaluation & Learning (MEL) for RAPURE Integration
Collaborate with the 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.
Undertake Additional related tasks from time to time directed by Line Manager
Qualifications :
Masters degree in Renewable Energy Energy Management Engineering or other related disciplines is required
Substantial experience (at least 5 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 Rwanda.
Relevant technical expertise and understanding of the energy and the agriculture sector and considerable (at least 5 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.
Additional Information :
Additional Information
Terms of appointment:
- Contract Type: Full time (40 hours per week)
- Contract Duration: 1 year
- Expected Start Date: July 2025
- Information Duty Station: Kigali
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 before May 20 2025 COB using the Smart Recruiters platform.
Note: This is a national position qualified Rwandan candidates are encouraged to apply.
Working at SNV
SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer 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 global network of experts.
SNV strives to be an inclusive employer thriving on the diversity of its people and does not discriminate on the basis of disability status religion ethnic origin gender and sexual orientation etc.
Shortlisting
Shortlisting and interviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Therefore qualified and interested candidates are highly recommended to submit their applications as soon as they can. Only applicants fulfilling the above requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within one month from the submission date of your application consider your application unsuccessful.
Reference & vetting check
At SNV we conduct thorough background and reference checks for all candidates applying for internationally determined positions with a strong focus on safeguarding. You will be asked to provide contact details for two individuals who can serve as references. Please note we will only contact your referees with your explicit permission.
As a participant in the InterAgency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme our reference checks also include a request to your previous employers to complete a Statement of Conduct questionnaire. This questionnaire addresses any instances of misconduct including sexual exploitation abuse or harassment in line with the Schemes definitions.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
