Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, October 24 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
Lead efforts to identify, develop, and promote climate-smart business opportunities for youth in agriculture, renewable energy and other emerging sectors, ensuring there is alignment with market opportunities.
Provide tailored advice on designing of training, coaching and mentorship programs to support youth entrepreneurs in adopting sustainable practices, building their capacity to develop, finance, and scale climate-smart enterprises.
Educate youth on the importance of climate insurance for managing risks related to climate change and partner with insurance providers to help young entrepreneurs protect their investments.
Facilitate the development and refinement of business plans, innovative business models, and market diversification strategies that incorporate climate risk management and sustainability.
Ensure climate insurance is a key component of business plans and training programs, equipping youth with the knowledge to incorporate insurance into their risk management strategies.
Collaborate with training institutions, business development service providers, financial institutions, private sector companies, NGOs, and government agencies to ensure youth access to resources, knowledge, and markets.
Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks, collect and analyze data, document success stories, and advocate for policies that support climate-smart enterprises and create an enabling environment for youth.
Ensure youth have opportunities for accessing financing opportunities, including grants, loans, and investments, to support the growth and scaling of climate-smart enterprises.
Ensure GESI principles are integrated into all aspects of climate-smart business initiatives, including the design of training programs, mentorship, and support services, to promote equitable opportunities for marginalized and underrepresented youth.

Qualifications
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy, or sustainability-focused business development, with a strong emphasis on youth entrepreneurship, is required. This includes a proven track record in implementing sustainable practices, promoting renewable energy solutions, and supporting youth-led ventures. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in fostering innovative approaches and mentoring young entrepreneurs to drive impactful, climate-resilient business solutions.
Master’s degree in relevant technical field, climate change, agri (economics) ,business administration or similar
Expertise in creating and executing programs for youth entrepreneurs focused on sustainable business practices and climate-smart enterprises.
Ability to provide individualized support to help youth develop, scale, and successfully manage climate-smart businesses.
In-depth understanding of climate insurance products and their role in mitigating risks related to climate change, including integration into business plans and training.
Strong skills in facilitating the creation and refinement of business plans that incorporate sustainability, climate risk management, and innovative approaches.
Proven experience in providing business development and marketing support to companies
Ability to work with a range of stakeholders, such as training institutions, financial entities, private sector companies, NGOs, and government agencies to ensure business enabling environment for youth enterprises
Competence in developing and implementing frameworks to track progress and impact, along with documenting success stories and advocating for supportive policies.
Knowledge of financing mechanisms (grants, loans, investments) and experience assisting youth in accessing and managing funds to support their climate-smart enterprises.
Proven experience in Climate Change Adaptation with a focus on Agriculture and Renewable Energy
Must be a member of the Agriculture Institute of Zambia with a valid Certificate.

Desired attributes:
Highly motivated self-starter, with strong organisational skills, who takes individual accountability seriously.
Self-aware, possessing high levels of emotional intelligence and respect for staff, colleagues, and partners.
Adaptive yet result-oriented with strong planning, analytic and decisive mindset.
Excellent social and communication skills (written and oral), as well as reporting and presentation skills.
Commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
Strong sense of integrity and personal commitment to the goals and values of SNV
Ability to undertake unaccompanied travel and operate in the field.
Location: Eastern Province with regular field travel (50%)
Reports to: Project Manager, OYE Project
Closing date: 8th November 2024

Vetting
SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for national determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, sexual harassment as well as Fraud), the “Statement of Conduct”. This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.
We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Any form of solicitation by phone or other means will be treated as disqualification of the candidate. SNV is an equal employment provider.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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