Company Description

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organization that applies practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our top-notch expertise in agriculture, energy, and WASH to local contexts. SNV has over 1250 staff in more than 25 countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organization that uses project financing to implement our mission. This requires us to work efficiently and to invest in operational excellence. In its new Strategic Plan period (2019 – 2022), SNV will more explicitly aim for systems change during project preparation and implementation - by strengthening institutions and kick-starting markets that help many more to escape poverty beyond our projects. We will continue to position ourselves as a premium organization and invest in making knowledge flow to and from the frontline.

For more information on SNV, visit our website: www.snv.org

About the project SEFFA

Sustainable Energy for Smallholder Farmer (SEFFA) project is funded by the IKEA Foundation to support scalable, innovative business cases using renewable energy services and technologies for irrigation, cooling and drying to improve production and livelihoods of smallholder farmers in the dairy and horticultural value chains. The project is implemented in Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda jointly by SNV, RVO and GIZ. 

1. Qualification

A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication, journalism, energy, or relevant fields. 

• Extensive experience in producing development work-related documentaries and promotions for international organisations to reach both local and international audiences and the rural community, especially in the renewable energy sector. Similar experience with the biodigester programme is an advantage.

• Demonstrated experience in photography and video editing skills and experience.

• Solid experience in mobilising the community using various instruments (e.g., radio spots, TV spots, outreach promotions, etc.)

• Proven track record of designing, planning and implementing of diverse promotional works in multiple media outlets.

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English and Amharic.

• Have proven work experience with the private sector, NGOs, civil societies, and the public sector.

• Media and communication firm with a team of professionals made up of: Producer / Video maker, cameraman, journalist and other important professionals and supporting staff with more than 5 years of proven experience in the production of high-quality videos, documentaries, photos or audio-visual products.

• Demonstrate a successful completion of at least 5 relevant promotional activities related to development work impacts. 

• Have proven work experience with private sector, NGOs, civil societies, and the public sector  

• Have excellent networking ability between various service providers and the energy stakeholders and partners 

• Trusted and ethically stout in deliverance of primum quality service, and creative and diligent to meet deadlines

• Understand and adhere to SNV values