Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE) Business Advisor Horti-LIFE Green Growth (contingent upon funding approval)

Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership in developing implementing and monitoring PURE financial instruments

Provide financial and business advisory services to supported PURE companies such as in solar-powered irrigation cold storage biodigesters/bioslurry and energy-efficient agro-processing and solution providers to improve products/after-sales service quality and reach.
Lead business plan competitions to identify PURE solutions which can be piloted under the Innovation Grant Facility.
Work closely with technology providers finance institutions end users and government agencies to ensure PURE solutions are technically feasible financially viable and scalable.
Support the development of sustainable business models and financing mechanisms to scale PURE adoption among smallholder farmers and agribusinesses.

Market System Development & Private Sector Support for PURE:

Facilitate partnerships/ linkages between technology providers agribusinesses financial institutions and farmers to develop sustainable business models
Develop strategies to integrate PURE into existing agricultural markets ensuring inclusivity and benefits for women youth and marginalised groups.
Drive farmer uptake through FFS/extension targeted marketing SBCC and onfarm demosensuring clear value propositions for yearround production postharvest loss reduction and soil health.
Track adoption pathways (awareness trial purchase productive use) and remove bottlenecks at each stage.

Gender youth and inclusion

Embed GESI in product design outreach financing and aftersales; prioritise women/youth entrepreneurs and track equitable access and outcomes (jobs income leadership roles).

Monitoring Evaluation & Learning (MEL) for PURE Integration

Define and report indicators (company performance adoption productivity income jobs GESI) and produce case studies/briefs/visuals for donors and stakeholders.
Collaborate with the LEARNING team/MEL team to track progress measure impact and ensure alignment with project goals.
Contribute to regular reporting and communication of project outcomes to donors and stakeholders.

Qualifications :

Basic Qualifications:

MSc degree in a relevant field Business Management Economics or another relevant discipline.
Minimum 6 years of relevant working experience for masters degree or 9 years of relevant working experience for a bachelors degree. 5 years experience in providing business coaching to agri-businesses.
Demonstrated experience in designing mentoring and coaching programmes preferably in the PURE market.
Good understanding of the business challenges in the PURE & Agri business environment.
Good knowledge of business principles and marketing techniques good coaching skills.
Strong leadership skills and experience in partnership development and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders
Good communication skills in English both written and spoken with excellent reporting facilitation and presentation skills.
Has client and team-oriented attitude and perseveres in complex and challenging task environment.
Excellent analytical skills.
Pro-active and solution driven.

Competencies:

Conceptual thinking
Coaching
Focus on quality
Result orientation
Persuasiveness

Additional Information :

Additional Information

Contract Type: National

This position is contingent upon funding approval.

Expected start date: February 2026

Duty Station: Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Contract Duration: One Year with the possibility of extension based on performance.

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 10th of January 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
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Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership in developing implementing and monitoring PURE financial instrumentsProvide financial and business advisory services to supported PURE companies such as in solar-powered irrigation cold storage biodigesters/bioslurry and energy-efficient agro-processing and s...