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

Job Description

The Business Development Advisor is a senior-level role that plays a pivotal drive in advancing the market dynamics, private sector linkages, agribusiness, SMEs and other actors in RA-PURE demand and supply. He/she will work closely with business enterprises, investors, financiers, ecosystem players government institutions.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct direct actors' outreach through organizations and networks, developing linkages and connections among relevant stakeholders, including SMEs, Ecosystem actors, investors, industry associations, and BDS providers.

• Ensure that the stimulation and growth of demand for and supply of RA-PURE equipment and services through private sector business enterprises.

• Lead market advisory offerings and BDS ecosystem advancement among actors in the RA-PURE businesses.

• Expand advisory support to meet a wider variety of grantee needs, including increased inclusive business practices, gender equality, and marketing & distribution support.

• Support the development and delivery of innovative products and services, business growth, and opportunities for small holder farmers and agribusiness organizations.

• Ensure training and mentoring to local BDS providers to support the growth of stock of RA-PURE products and services.

• Lead the investment readiness tracking tool in coordination with the Rwanda Agro-enterprises and entire ecosystem actors.

• Play an active role in national, regional, and global dialogues about adoption of RA-PURE technologies to grow and scale systems transformation.

• Build and support networks of local BDS providers, including training and mentoring on inclusive business, marketing & distribution support needs.

• Work closely with business networks to identify RA-PURE service providers to support upskilling small holder farmers, Agribusinesses and ecosystem actors.

• Coordinate support for development of BDS providers, focusing on the growth and sustainability of RA-PURE markets in Rwanda’s agriculture sector.

• Identify potential businesses to grow and scale, technical skills and capacity through enhanced service provision and enhance overall system wide collaboration.

• Collaborate with partners to develop a training and mentoring program for small holder farmers, cooperatives, agribusinesses, agro-dealers, processors and distributors.

• Undertake Additional related tasks as from time to time directed by Line Manager

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate should have a master's degree in business administration, Agribusiness, Economics, Agriculture economics, project management and the related.

• At least 5 years of experience in project implementation, management, agribusiness in Rwanda.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to gain insights into situations, problems, and processes by systematically deconstructing issues and maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the context.

• Experience working with private sector and ecosystem actors catalysing inclusive agribusiness enterprise including youth, women and people with disabilities.

• Demonstrated ability to work with teams by fostering cooperation to achieve objectives, set goals and priorities, assess required actions, make decisive decisions, analyse and solve problems systematically, and take proactive measures to meet or exceed objectives.

• Setting high quality standards and striving for continuous improvement and quality assurance.

• Interest in private sector development and in the fight against poverty and inequality

• Initiative and creativity in solving problems

• High degree of initiative, flexibility, reliability, discretion, and willingness to learn

• Good oral and written communication skills in English

• Solid computer skills in MS-applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet, intranet etc.)

• Knowledge of SAP by Design and SharePoint is an added advantage

Additional Information

Additional Information

Terms of appointment:

• Contract Type: Full time (40 hours per week)
• Contract Duration: 1 year
• Expected Start Date: July 2025
• Information Duty Station: Kigali

How to apply:

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation before May 20, 2025, COB using the Smart Recruiters platform.

Note: This is a national position, qualified Rwandan candidates are encouraged to apply.

Working at SNV

SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts.

SNV strives to be an inclusive employer, thriving on the diversity of its people and does not discriminate on the basis of disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender and sexual orientation, etc.

Shortlisting

Shortlisting and interviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates are highly recommended to submit their applications as soon as they can. Only applicants fulfilling the above requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within one month from the submission date of your application, consider your application unsuccessful.

Reference & vetting check

At SNV, we conduct thorough background and reference checks for all candidates applying for internationally determined positions, with a strong focus on safeguarding. You will be asked to provide contact details for two individuals who can serve as references. Please note, we will only contact your referees with your explicit permission.

As a participant in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, our reference checks also include a request to your previous employers to complete a "Statement of Conduct" questionnaire. This questionnaire addresses any instances of misconduct, including sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment, in line with the Scheme's definitions.

*We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.