Sector Development (SD) Advisor

Strategic Leadership and Sector Transformation / Leveraging Systemic Change:

• Lead efforts to strengthen the RA-PURE nexus, identifying barriers and opportunities for sector-wide improvements.
• Develop and implement strategies that integrate RA-PURE thinking into agricultural and energy sector policies, investments, and institutional frameworks.
• Collaborate with local actors, government bodies, private sector partners, and multi-stakeholder platforms to enhance sectoral governance.
• Drive systemic change by facilitating knowledge-sharing, cross-sector collaboration, and ecosystem strengthening.

Policy, Advocacy, and Resource Mobilization

• Influence national level policies to embed RA-PURE solutions in legislative frameworks.
• Support partner advocacy for inclusive policies that ensure the representation of marginalized voices in decision-making.
• Advocate for financial resource allocation to bridge funding gaps for smallholder farmers and agri-businesses in adopting RA-PURE solutions.
• Strengthen policy integration, coordination mechanisms, and regulatory environments that promote renewable energy adoption in agricultural production.

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including farmers, private sector actors, government agencies, NGOs, and research institutions.
• Facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogues to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and collective action in the RA and PURE nexus.
• Represent the project in relevant forums, conferences, and working groups to advocate for systemic change and market-driven solutions.

Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing:

• Develop and deliver training programs, tools, and resources to build the capacity of stakeholders in sustainable market systems for RA and PURE.
• Document and disseminate best practices, lessons learned, and success stories to inform project activities and influence broader sector development.
• Support the creation of knowledge products, including case studies, policy briefs, and technical guides, to advance RA and PURE nexus thinking.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL):

• Collaborate with the LEARNING/MEL team to track progress, measure impact, and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Use data and evidence to refine market system development approaches and demonstrate the value of the RA and PURE nexus.
• Contribute to regular reporting and communication of project outcomes to donors and stakeholders.