SNV

Position: Grant Advisor(SCIF Fund)

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Contract

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Posted date: 2 days ago

Application Deadline: Jul, 13/2021 (8 days left)

Company Description

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organization. Founded in the Netherlands 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in more than 26 countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors works with local partners to equip communities, businesses, and organizations with the tools, knowledge, and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.

SNV, Netherlands Development Organization, is operating in Ethiopia since the 1970s. Currently, SNV is working in eight regional states and the two city administrations of Ethiopia, providing technical assistance and program implementation in Agriculture, WASH, and Energy Sectors. SNV is an open and learning organization that focuses on improving the lives of Ethiopians through a market-based approach inclusive of women and youth. In its new Strategic Plan period (2019 – 2022), SNV will explicitly aim for systems change, including strengthening institutions and kick-starting markets that help many more escape poverty beyond our projects.

For more information on SNV's operations, visit our website

Job Description

Overview of the project. 

Horti-LIFE is funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN) and implemented by SNV-Ethiopia in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture. The aim is to increase productivity and food safety in the horticultural sector by supporting smallholder farmers, rural SMEs, and supporting institutions. The second phase of the project (2019-2023) works via the following components:

Summary of the position 

The SCIF Grant Advisor will strengthen the SCIF team (of one SCIF manager; one SCIF nursery expert, one gender expert, and one SCIF administrator). This means participating in the overall SCIF process of selecting, supporting, and monitoring over 100 SCIF grantees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning 
• Implementation 
• Financial & Administrative Management
• Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
• Networking, Learning & Representation 

Contract Type: Local

SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment.

Qualifications

• A relevant MSc degree (Agri- or Horticulture/ MBA) or a BSc with more than ten years of very relevant experience.
• Solid knowledge of horticultural business and administrative systems

Work experience

• A minimum of 10 years of work experience in (horticultural) business development.
• Experience in project management with a focus on MEAL and reporting.
• Experience with capacity building.
• Experience with the quality-enhancing system is an advantage.

Necessary skill and attitude needed

• Energetic and motivating attitude
• Accurate and correct
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Pragmatic and solution-orientated approach
• Team player with networking abilities
• Fluent in English and local languages
• Excellent computer skills 

How to apply

Register using the following link

Please send your application letter and CV containing three referees as you apply with the position title as subject/reference.

NB: Only shortlisted will be contacted. Women are encouraged to apply 

Additional Information

Please indicate in your application letter for which location you apply.