SNV is a mission-driven global development partner working in more than 20 countries across Africa and Asia. Building on 60 years of experience and grounded in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we work on the core themes of gender equality and social inclusion, climate adaptation and mitigation, and strong institutions and effective governance. Together with our team of over 1,600 people, our mission is to strengthen capacities and catalyse partnerships that transform the agri-food, energy, and water systems, which enable sustainable and 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.

In this dynamic role of Inclusive Finance Advisor for SNV you develop and implement the inclusive finance component of the already running PADANE project. You are the linking pin between the local enterprises, SME and youth/women and our partners that provide financial services. You actively contribute to improving access to finance for these actors operating in and along the different value chains supported by the project and ensure activities contribute to the overall objectives of the project. As Inclusive Finance Advisor you prepare the workplans and budget for the project’s Access to Finance component and monitor and report on its performance. Also, you provide overall support to the Innovation Fund component of PADANE, in particular:

• Analysing the technical and financial viability of business plans proposals
• Supporting and guiding partners in coaching and assessing business plans by SMEs
• Developing tools to support financial management by SME’s
• Ensuring that financial solutions promoted by the project are inclusive of women and youth in particular.

The Inclusive Finance Advisor works under the overall guidance of and reports to the Project Manager PADANE.

Overview of project PADANE
The Projet d’Appui au Développement Agricole pour la Nutrition et l’Entrepreneuriat (PADANE) is a livelihood improvement and agricultural development project implemented by SNV Burundi and partners. The project aims to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers as well as market actors through increased revenues, enhanced quality of food, improved nutrition and increased resilience to climate change. PADANE is organised around four work streams: (1) inclusive value chains and inclusive finance, (2) youth and women employment, (3) food and nutrition security, (4) learning, dialogue and advocacy, while Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) is a crosscutting theme.  The project is funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN) in Bujumbura. PADANE was formally approved in November 2018 and it will close in March 2025.

To be successful in the role as Inclusive Finance Advisor with SNV Burundi, you will bring a relevant qualification in Finance, Agri-economics, or related field and minimum 3 years relevant work experience in development projects in Finance, in (preferably rural) Africa. Also, you are fluent in both written and spoken French and English.

It is desired (not a must) that you are entrepreneurial and result-oriented and have some experience in

• Engaging with government and the private sector
• Knowledge management and documentation
• Working in a multidisciplinary and multicultural setting

Contract Type: 2-year contract 

Duty Station: Bujumbara, Burundi

How to Apply
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your English CV and a letter of motivation before/on the 11th of July 2023. Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be in the strictest confidence. 

If we see that your experience and skills match the requirements of the position, we will contact you to advise you of the next steps in the recruitment process. Should SNV wish to proceed with your application, two interviews with a Selection Committee will take place.

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Working at SNV  
SNV offers a challenging work environment, 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 and global network of experts.

For more information on SNV, please refer to our website: www.snv.org

Vetting
SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International 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, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct". This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.