SNV, Netherlands Development Organization, is Dutch-based, non for profit foreign charity operating in Ethiopia since the 1970s. Currently, SNV is working in the eight+ regional states of Ethiopia which include– Addis Ababa, Afar, Somali, Gambella, Benishangul, SNNPR, Oromia, Amhara and Tigray regional states, providing technical assistance and program implementation in the major 3 sectors including Agriculture, WASH, and Energy. SNV is an open and learning organization focusses on improving the lives of Ethiopian Need people through best practices in the value chain, market and youth and gender. Through its work in the three sectors, SNV in Ethiopia supports the development of a number of value chains and commodities to improve the Livelihoods. This takes a value chain and market development approach, with special focus on improving access to sustainable markets for smallholder farmers, youths, urban development and by developing business-to-business relations and improving business development services.
For more information on SNV's operations, visit our website: www.snvworld.org.
National Biogas Programme of Ethiopia (NBPE) has been under implementation since 2009 in 4 large regional states of Ethiopia, namely Amhara, Oromia, SNNPR and Tigray, funded by DGIS through the Africa Biogas Partnership Programme (ABPP). The Government of Ethiopia also provides funding in it phase II for the investment incentive (subsidy) for end-users. NBPE Phase II will run until March 2019. Hivos is the fund manager and SNV provides technical assistance.
SNV Ethiopia is looking for dynamic, experienced, talented, energetic, flexible, open and ready to learn candidates for a Market Development Consultant position for its operation.
The role
the role requires hands-on knowledge and skills on rural market development for products similar to Biogas or Solar Home systems; possesses good written and verbal skills in English and Amharic and has a client-oriented attitude and perseveres in the complex and challenging task environment.
Min. Level of Education: Min. master’s or bachelor’s degree
Fields of Study: Business Administration, Economics or other relevant areas of studies
Relevant Experience: Min. 8 years of relevant working experience for master’s degree, or min. 12 years of relevant experience for bachelor’s degree
Basic Terms and Conditions: