PURE Advisor

Kigali, Rwanda
Full-time

Contract type: National Contract

Company Description

SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. Driven by a vision of a better world where all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably, SNV strengthens capacities and catalyses partnerships that transform agri-food, energy, and water systems. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.

With 60 years of experience and a team of approximately 1,600 people, we support our partners in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia, tailoring our approaches to different contexts to achieve large-scale impact and create more equitable lives for all.

Our core values of people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and inclusion, are fundamental to who we are, and what we do. This is reflected in our vision and mission, and strategy, which sets out our aspirations and commitments as our compass towards 2030.

For more information on SNV, please refer to our website: www.snv.org

Project background

The Power for food Partnership project is a 5-year project that will work at the nexus of the regenerative agriculture (RA) and productive use of renewable energy (PURE) areas. The project aims to drive system transformation in the RA and PURE nexus by promoting regenerative agriculture (RA) practices that restore ecosystems, enhance productivity, and integrate with renewable energy solutions for sustainable market systems and inclusive growth. The project will apply an innovative hybrid implementation model where it leverages existing initiatives and expertise within the ecosystem and connects actors to facilitate processes and encourage synergies.

The project falls under the Strategic Partnership umbrella programme. The Strategic Partnership programme will provide strategic steering and support to the RA-PURE nexus portfolio (in and beyond SNV), with dedicated programs towards advancing the RA-PURE nexus in Rwanda, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Uganda. The first phase of the project will be implemented in the six (6) districts of Bugesera, Rwamagana, Kayonza and Nyagatare, Rutsiro and Rubavu.

Job Description

The PURE Advisor plays a pivotal role in advancing the nexus of renewable energy solutions and regenerative agriculture practices in agri-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 high-level advisory services on the deployment of PURE technologies and their productive applications in agriculture such as farm production including but limited to solar-powered irrigation, cold storage, and energy-efficient agro-processing.

• Identify and address systemic barriers to PURE adoption in agrifood systems, recommending innovative, market-driven, and climate-smart solutions that align with regenerative agriculture practices and enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability.

• Work closely with relevant stakeholders and system actors including private sector actors, researchers, development and government agencies to ensure PURE and RA solutions are technically feasible, financially viable, and scalable

• Support the development of profitable business models and financing mechanisms to scale PURE adoption among smallholder farmers and agribusinesses

Market System Development for RA and PURE Nexus:

• 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 co-design innovative financing mechanisms that RA PURE nexus uptake.

• Develop strategies to integrate PURE into existing agricultural markets, ensuring inclusivity and benefits for women, youth, and hardly reached groups.

Systems Transformation and Convening Role: