SNV Cambodia is looking for a:
Multi Country Programme Leader Renewable Energy Innovations
Based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia (International contract)
SNV has recently adopted a programmatic approach to its work in all sectors. This is to ensure that within each sector, there is a clear framework for working at scale and to create a wider platform for knowledge generation and result validation.
The SNV Renewable Energy (RE) sector has one overarching aim that informs more specific objectives to increased access to sustainable, clean and reliable energy sources for households and small enterprises and the development of a vibrant renewable energy sector with an adequate enabling environment.
In pursuing this aim, SNV has expanded the range of RE technologies and strengthened its market-based approach in Asia, African and Latin America. This expansion will continue from the current base that focuses on Renewable Energy resources such as Biomass energy / Crops / Residues (agricultural and other) / Solar / Wind / Hydro and Renewable energy technologies such as Biogas (for domestic and commercial use) / Biomass fuelled improved cook stoves (ICS) / Solar electricity as well as Renewable end uses that are Cooking / Heating / Lighting / Energy supply for SMEs.
In addition to these, SNV is developing a practice in Waste-to-Energy and Water Mills technologies. The apparent emphasis on technologies here simply provides SNV with ‘tangible’ entry points to engage in the RE sector. SNV recognises that technologies by themselves do not address the wider issue of sustainable energy use and access.
Under the broad banner of RE, SNV also situates its rapidly growing work in REDD+. While this may be seen as not ‘strictly’ RE, it sits together with Climate Smart Agriculture and the rest of SNV’s work in RE, to demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and climate change.
We are looking for an experienced senior with broad RE expertise who can lead the expansion and especially innovation of SNV’s RE practice and portfolio across SNV countries in Asia. The scope of responsibility includes Renewable Energy programmes and projects in Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh, and sits within the overall framework of SNV corporate strategy and the corporate RE positioning paper.
The Programme Leader will report to the Country Director of Cambodia and will sign a service level agreement with Country Directors in SNV countries in Asia.
Responsibilities
- Support SNV countries in Asia to update market and donor intelligence on RE in order to inform BD in the sector over the medium term (2013-2015)
- Identify fundable opportunities for programming in RE beyond SNV’s current portfolio, taking national contexts and poverty strategies into consideration
- Support SLs in SNV countries in Asia to fully explore fundable opportunities for expanding their current RE portfolios and assess what it would take to exploit these opportunities, bearing in mind cross-country synergies
- Support SLs to identify openings in RE value chains where SNV can effectively leverage its market development and local capacity building experience.
- Develop concepts for innovative approaches/technologies within the framework of the sector positioning paper
By the end of 2013
- A well-researched proposition for further RE innovation and investment in Asia that draws on SNV strengths and fits within the overall corporate RE strategy (e.g. new truly market-based applications of wind/solar/biomass technologies, carbon emission rights-based financing, closer relationships to ENDEV, the use of IIAS in RE, etc. A BD-RM strategy that underpins the above mentioned proposition, that responds to the differences in national RE markets and donor / funding trends in the region
- At least 2 proposals submitted for external funding (with full collaboration of interested Sector Leaders)
- One multi-country proposal developed and submitted for SNV innovation fund and 3 submitted for external funding
- At least 6 proposals submitted for external funding (with full collaboration of interested Sector Leaders)
- At least 3 multi-country project operational based on external funding.
- Advanced Academic qualification in areas relevant to Renewable Energy with a minimum of 10 years of experience in Renewable Energy sector, preferably in Asia.
- Proven track record of fundraising and relationship management.
- Verifiable Knowledge and Programme Development track record.
- Existing network with donors and knowledge partners in Renewable Energy sector.
- Ability to work in teams and build capacity of senior workforce by providing strategic advisory services.
Desired start date: As Soon As Possible
Information on duty station
Name: Phnom Penh, Capital City of Cambodia
Medical facilities: Private clinics (French and Australian).
Educational facilities: Good education facilities: Many international schools available – French, English and other - for primary, secondary and higher education.
Security situation: Very good
Accessibility: Good road between Phnom Penh and the main regional cities; Good national and international flight connections
Communication: Telephone, e-mail and fax.
How to apply
Please apply by clicking on http://snv.devhire.devex.com/jobs/327003 and completing your application in our in-house recruitment system before 5 March 2013.
More information about SNV
SNV is an international not-for-profit development organisation. We believe that no-one should have to live in poverty and that all people should have the opportunity to pursue their own sustainable development.
Starting out in the Netherlands more than 40 years ago, we now work in over 30 of the poorest countries worldwide. Our global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations 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.
By sharing our specialist expertise in Agriculture, Renewable Energy, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, we contribute to solving some of the leading problems facing the world today – helping to find local solutions to global challenges and sowing the seeds of lasting change.
SNV aims to make a lasting difference in the lives of 40 million people living in poverty over the period 2011-2015.
For more information, please refer to our website: www.snvworld.org
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Closing date:
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Type of contract:
International
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