SNV Ethiopia – Multiple Job Vacancies July 2026
SNV Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Role description
Organization: SNV Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV Ethiopia)
Locations: Addis Ababa, Arba Minch, Hawassa, Sidama, Central & Southwest Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full‑time (National Contracts)
Application Deadline: July 16, 2026
Contract Duration: 1 year (renewable based on performance and budget)
Salary & Benefits: As per SNV scale
About SNV Ethiopia
SNV is a global development partner with over 60 years of experience, operating in more than 20 countries across Africa and Asia. SNV focuses on transforming agri‑food systems , energy , and water systems , strengthening institutions, reducing gender inequalities, and enabling climate adaptation. In Ethiopia, SNV implements flagship programmes including FRESHWAY, LIWAY, and Horti‑LIFE Green Growth , supporting sustainable agriculture, logistics, renewable energy, and inclusive market systems.
Open Positions
1️⃣ Regional Advisor – Solar Water Pump (Horti‑LIFE Green Growth) – Hawassa / Arba Minch
Responsibilities:
Promote adoption of solar irrigation technologies among smallholder farmers. Strengthen market systems, private sector engagement, and financing models. Establish demonstration sites and train A‑TVET institutions. Qualifications: BSc in Agricultural Extension, Agribusiness, Rural Development, or related fields. Minimum 5 years’ experience in promoting solar water pumps in rural Ethiopia. Experience in market systems development, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building. Fluency in English; female candidates encouraged.
2️⃣ Project Manager – FRESHWAY Project – Addis Ababa
Responsibilities:
Lead Ethiopia’s fruit & vegetable agrologistics project. Oversee project implementation, donor relations, and food safety regulatory frameworks. Manage budget, procurement, and reporting. Support Ethio GAP implementation and pesticide residue monitoring. Qualifications: Master’s in Agribusiness, Supply Chain, Agricultural Economics, or related fields. 8+ years’ project management experience, including donor‑funded projects. Strong expertise in food safety systems and certification processes. Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
3️⃣ Regional Producer Group Advisor – FRESHWAY Project – Arba Minch
Responsibilities:
Strengthen farmer groups, cooperatives, and unions. Support Ethio GAP/Global GAP certification and market linkages. Facilitate farmer field schools and training on post‑harvest handling. Qualifications: MSc/BSc in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, or related fields. Minimum 5 years’ experience in value chain development and cooperative strengthening. Knowledge of post‑harvest handling and quality standards. Fluency in English; female candidates encouraged.
4️⃣ Regional Aggregation Hub Advisor – FRESHWAY Project – Arba Minch
Responsibilities:
Support development and commercial viability of aggregation hubs. Conduct feasibility studies and link producers to markets. Train hub operators, SMEs, and cooperatives on quality standards. Qualifications: MSc/BSc in Agribusiness or Agricultural Economics. Minimum 5 years’ experience in market systems development. Experience in aggregation, supply chain, and post‑harvest handling. Knowledge of cold chain logistics and digital traceability systems.
5️⃣ Fund Management & Private Sector Investment Advisor – FRESHWAY Project – Addis Ababa
Responsibilities:
Facilitate private sector investment in cold chain and logistics. Manage fund allocation and strengthen SME participation. Support blended finance and investment models. Qualifications: Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, or Business. Minimum 7 years’ experience in investment/fund management. Strong private sector engagement and financial modelling skills.
6️⃣ Project Assistant – LIWAY Program – Addis Ababa
Responsibilities:
Provide communication, documentation, and administrative support. Draft case stories, prepare learning materials, and manage events. Facilitate payments and procurement processes. Qualifications: Bachelor’s in Economics, Accounting, or related fields. 1–2 years’ experience in programme support and coordination. Strong organizational and communication skills.
7️⃣ Project Assistant – FRESHWAY Project – Addis Ababa
Responsibilities:
Provide operational, procurement, and logistics support. Facilitate travel, events, and SAP system processes. Maintain documentation and filing systems. Qualifications: BA in Business Administration or related fields. 2–3 years’ INGO experience in administration and logistics. Strong organizational and coordination skills.
8️⃣ Regional Advisor – Solar Water Pump (Arba Minch) – Arba Minch
Responsibilities:
Drive adoption of solar irrigation technologies in Southern Ethiopia. Strengthen market systems and financing models. Train rural communities and development agents. Qualifications: BSc in Agricultural Extension or related fields. Minimum 5 years’ experience in promoting solar water pumps. Experience in training rural communities and development agents.
Locations: Addis Ababa, Arba Minch, Hawassa, Sidama, Central & Southwest Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full‑time (National Contracts)
Application Deadline: July 16, 2026
Contract Duration: 1 year (renewable based on performance and budget)
Salary & Benefits: As per SNV scale
About SNV Ethiopia
SNV is a global development partner with over 60 years of experience, operating in more than 20 countries across Africa and Asia. SNV focuses on transforming agri‑food systems , energy , and water systems , strengthening institutions, reducing gender inequalities, and enabling climate adaptation. In Ethiopia, SNV implements flagship programmes including FRESHWAY, LIWAY, and Horti‑LIFE Green Growth , supporting sustainable agriculture, logistics, renewable energy, and inclusive market systems.
Open Positions
1️⃣ Regional Advisor – Solar Water Pump (Horti‑LIFE Green Growth) – Hawassa / Arba Minch
Responsibilities:
Promote adoption of solar irrigation technologies among smallholder farmers. Strengthen market systems, private sector engagement, and financing models. Establish demonstration sites and train A‑TVET institutions. Qualifications: BSc in Agricultural Extension, Agribusiness, Rural Development, or related fields. Minimum 5 years’ experience in promoting solar water pumps in rural Ethiopia. Experience in market systems development, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building. Fluency in English; female candidates encouraged.
2️⃣ Project Manager – FRESHWAY Project – Addis Ababa
Responsibilities:
Lead Ethiopia’s fruit & vegetable agrologistics project. Oversee project implementation, donor relations, and food safety regulatory frameworks. Manage budget, procurement, and reporting. Support Ethio GAP implementation and pesticide residue monitoring. Qualifications: Master’s in Agribusiness, Supply Chain, Agricultural Economics, or related fields. 8+ years’ project management experience, including donor‑funded projects. Strong expertise in food safety systems and certification processes. Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
3️⃣ Regional Producer Group Advisor – FRESHWAY Project – Arba Minch
Responsibilities:
Strengthen farmer groups, cooperatives, and unions. Support Ethio GAP/Global GAP certification and market linkages. Facilitate farmer field schools and training on post‑harvest handling. Qualifications: MSc/BSc in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, or related fields. Minimum 5 years’ experience in value chain development and cooperative strengthening. Knowledge of post‑harvest handling and quality standards. Fluency in English; female candidates encouraged.
4️⃣ Regional Aggregation Hub Advisor – FRESHWAY Project – Arba Minch
Responsibilities:
Support development and commercial viability of aggregation hubs. Conduct feasibility studies and link producers to markets. Train hub operators, SMEs, and cooperatives on quality standards. Qualifications: MSc/BSc in Agribusiness or Agricultural Economics. Minimum 5 years’ experience in market systems development. Experience in aggregation, supply chain, and post‑harvest handling. Knowledge of cold chain logistics and digital traceability systems.
5️⃣ Fund Management & Private Sector Investment Advisor – FRESHWAY Project – Addis Ababa
Responsibilities:
Facilitate private sector investment in cold chain and logistics. Manage fund allocation and strengthen SME participation. Support blended finance and investment models. Qualifications: Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, or Business. Minimum 7 years’ experience in investment/fund management. Strong private sector engagement and financial modelling skills.
6️⃣ Project Assistant – LIWAY Program – Addis Ababa
Responsibilities:
Provide communication, documentation, and administrative support. Draft case stories, prepare learning materials, and manage events. Facilitate payments and procurement processes. Qualifications: Bachelor’s in Economics, Accounting, or related fields. 1–2 years’ experience in programme support and coordination. Strong organizational and communication skills.
7️⃣ Project Assistant – FRESHWAY Project – Addis Ababa
Responsibilities:
Provide operational, procurement, and logistics support. Facilitate travel, events, and SAP system processes. Maintain documentation and filing systems. Qualifications: BA in Business Administration or related fields. 2–3 years’ INGO experience in administration and logistics. Strong organizational and coordination skills.
8️⃣ Regional Advisor – Solar Water Pump (Arba Minch) – Arba Minch
Responsibilities:
Drive adoption of solar irrigation technologies in Southern Ethiopia. Strengthen market systems and financing models. Train rural communities and development agents. Qualifications: BSc in Agricultural Extension or related fields. Minimum 5 years’ experience in promoting solar water pumps. Experience in training rural communities and development agents.