• Job Description

  Req#: REF4015K

  Company Description

  SNV is a not-for-profit international development organization. Founded in the Netherlands 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in over 25 countries globally. SNV provides innovative solutions in Agri-Food, Water, and Energy systems. By connecting our global expertise with our extensive and longstanding in-country experiences, we help realise locally owned solutions. We equip communities, businesses, and organizations 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.

  SNV, Netherlands Development Organization, is operating in Bangladesh since the 2006. Currently, SNV Bangladesh is implementing projects in Urban WASH, Energy and Agriculture & climate funding projects across Bangladesh. We make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty, helping them raise incomes and access basic services. Driven by the Sustainable Development Goals, we are dedicated to a society in which all people are free to pursue their own sustainable development, and no one is left behind. This commitment to equity directs us to focus on gender and youth. See also: www.snv.org .

  Background of the Project

  With the support of Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), SNV Bangladesh with lead partner Practical Action is planning to implement the Higher tier clean cooking component (HTCC) for Strengthening the Entrepreneurial partnering with Practical Action Ecosystem in Bangladesh. The HTCC component in Bangladesh will focus on e-cooking to improve the clean cooking sector in Bangladesh; e-cooking offers significant benefits to Bangladeshi families not only in relation to health benefits, but also in the form of reduced costs and increased time savings. The project ambitions to incentivise 35,000 MECA appliances and benefit 140,000 Bangladeshi people. The project is split into 3 main components: Pipeline Development, Access to Finance, and Enabling Environment.

  The Access to Finance component of the project is intended to provide financial based rewards to the private sector in response to evidenced growth and strengthening of clean cooking supply chains in Bangladesh. A fund will be made available to market actors under this component: this will be accomplished by providing (i) milestone-based Innovation Grants supporting wholesale distributors, importers and manufacturers to initiate and engage new market approaches and (ii) Results Based Financing (RBF) incentives to verified retail sales to consumers. It is in this component of the project we will pay particular attention to the gender element of the project. We will assess MSME applications on their commitment to gender activities and encourage gender-based milestones for the Innovation Grants, among other activities.

  Job Description

  Context and purpose of the job

  The “Private Sector Engagement and Coordination Officer” will play a pivotal role in the expansion of SNV's e-cooking project by identifying and fostering partnerships with e-cooking manufacturers, private sector entities, and local Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). This role will demand a strategic vision, impeccable relationship management skills, and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and interventions.

  Key Activities

  Identification and Outreach

  • Identify potential e-cooking manufacturers and partners within the private sector and local SMEs to expand the company's outreach and influence in the e-cooking market.
  • Conduct market research to stay updated on the latest trends and opportunities in the e-cooking domain.

  Partnership Development:

  • Initiate, negotiate, and finalize partnerships with e-cooking manufacturers and other private sector entities.
  • Ensure alignment of new partnerships with SNV’s strategic goals and objectives.

  Intervention Strategy

  • Define new interventions in the e-cooking market that are scalable and impactful.
  • Ensure that these interventions are aligned with market needs and can generate a positive ROI.

  Relationship Management and Team collaboration:

  • Foster a healthy, productive, and mutually beneficial relationship with both existing and new partners.
  • Regularly review partnership agreements and ensure they are adhered to by all parties.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for all partner queries, concerns, and feedback.
  • Work closely with the project teams to ensure seamless execution of partnership strategies and interventions.
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing across teams to enhance the overall understanding and effectiveness of e-cooking initiatives.

  Reporting and Analytics:

  • Provide periodic updates to the senior management about the progress of partnerships and interventions.
  • Utilize analytics to gauge the success and areas of improvement for various initiatives.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree with Masters in Marketing or Management (Must)
  • 4-5 years job experience in different private sectors and public sector engagement
  • Managing different stakeholders and supporting the develop partnership.

  Preferred requirements:

  • Excellent computer skills with demonstrated experience in the use accounting software suites will be required.

  • Experience in leveraging networks, resources, and multistakeholder approaches.
  • Good social, networking and presentation skills, able to engage with the private sector, civil society and governments.
  • Excellent and demonstrable analytical skills.
  • Full professional proficiency in spoken and written English.

  Competencies

  Communication : The ability to communicate in clear language and to adjust one’s use of language to the audience’s level, making sure ideas and essence are understood by the audience.

  Flexibility: The ability to change one’s behavioural style and/or views in order to achieve a set goal.

  Perseverance : The ability to hold on to views and plans of action, despite adversity.

  Result orientation : The ability to take direct action in order to attain or exceed objectives.

  Additional Information

  Duty station : Dhaka with frequent travel to project areas

  Contract Duration : The duration of the proposed contract is up to 01 year with a possibility of extension depending on performance and availability of funds.

  Expected Joining Date : As soon as possible

  Working Hours : Full time (minimum of 40 hours per week)

  Salary & Benefits : Competitive salary and allowances as per the salary scale, group life insurance for employee and hospitalization insurance coverage for employee and family member (spouse and children).

  How to apply:

  Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position. If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by submitting a brief letter of motivation (1 page) and your CV (not more than 3 pages). Your CV should highlight your prior work achievements; it should not be a list of your current or prior job responsibilities. Please include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. Please apply through SmartRecruiters link below by 24 January 2024.

  Please submit your application only via SmartRecruiters. All information will be in the strictest confidence. We will revert to you as soon as possible when we have reviewed your application.

  We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Any form of solicitation by phone or other means will be treated as disqualification of the candidate. SNV is an equal employment provider.

• About the company

  No one should live in poverty. SNV is dedicated to a society in which all people are free to pursue their own sustainable development.

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