Are you interested in joining an
Organisation with a long term commitment to fighting poverty? Would you like to
work in a challenging environment and develop an international career focused
on demonstrating shared core values that achieve results?
Organisation with a long term commitment to fighting poverty? Would you like to
work in a challenging environment and develop an international career focused
on demonstrating shared core values that achieve results?
SNV Tanzania is looking for a:
Junior Advisor
Biogas Milk Chilling
Based in Arusha, Tanzania
SNV is a non-profit international
development organisation established in the Netherlands in 1965. For over 40
years, SNV has been at the forefront of development, helping to build local
capacity and empower local families and communities to break the cycle of
poverty. We are present on the ground in 36 developing countries in Africa,
Asia, Latin America and the Balkans and operate in Agriculture & Food
Security, Renewable Energy, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene. Our 900
advisors in the field come from a variety of cultural and technical
backgrounds, and over 60 per cent are nationals of the countries where we work.
development organisation established in the Netherlands in 1965. For over 40
years, SNV has been at the forefront of development, helping to build local
capacity and empower local families and communities to break the cycle of
poverty. We are present on the ground in 36 developing countries in Africa,
Asia, Latin America and the Balkans and operate in Agriculture & Food
Security, Renewable Energy, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene. Our 900
advisors in the field come from a variety of cultural and technical
backgrounds, and over 60 per cent are nationals of the countries where we work.
In Africa, SNV has been involved in
promotion and dissemination of domestic biogas from 2007 onwards, whereby our
support has been both in the framework of larger initiatives (Africa Biogas
Partnership Programme (ABPP II) and singular country programmes (Rwanda,
Zambia, Zimbabwe, Benin, Cameroun).
promotion and dissemination of domestic biogas from 2007 onwards, whereby our
support has been both in the framework of larger initiatives (Africa Biogas
Partnership Programme (ABPP II) and singular country programmes (Rwanda,
Zambia, Zimbabwe, Benin, Cameroun).
In these programmes, the linkage
between small scale biogas and small scale dairy has always been tight. From a
biogas point of view the –often zero stabled- dairy cows are an easy producer
of the substrate for the biogas installation. From a dairy perspective, the importance
of a biogas installation included the proper and hygienic management of cow
dung and the production of energy for hot/warm water to clean milking equipment
and cattle before and after milking, while the application of bioslurry (the
liquid residue of the biodigester) as organic fertilizer can contribute to
improved production of cattle fodder. To a lesser extent, biogas-energy has
been applied for on-farm milk processing, mainly pasteurizing raw milk.
between small scale biogas and small scale dairy has always been tight. From a
biogas point of view the –often zero stabled- dairy cows are an easy producer
of the substrate for the biogas installation. From a dairy perspective, the importance
of a biogas installation included the proper and hygienic management of cow
dung and the production of energy for hot/warm water to clean milking equipment
and cattle before and after milking, while the application of bioslurry (the
liquid residue of the biodigester) as organic fertilizer can contribute to
improved production of cattle fodder. To a lesser extent, biogas-energy has
been applied for on-farm milk processing, mainly pasteurizing raw milk.
A ‘disturbing hiatus’ in the
dairy-biogas relation has been the virtual absence of productive application of
biogas in chilling of milk. Although at hobby-scale some smaller initiatives
are known, proper R&D, let alone any proper device, is absent. Currently,
there are no solutions available in the market that provide milk chilling (a.)
at micro-scale, below 300 litres per cycle and (b.) that run independently from
the grid.
dairy-biogas relation has been the virtual absence of productive application of
biogas in chilling of milk. Although at hobby-scale some smaller initiatives
are known, proper R&D, let alone any proper device, is absent. Currently,
there are no solutions available in the market that provide milk chilling (a.)
at micro-scale, below 300 litres per cycle and (b.) that run independently from
the grid.
To support development of micro biogas
milk-chilling equipment, SNV will participate in a larger consortium for biogas
milk chilling, including innovation incubators, R&D organizations, milk
chilling experts and biogas experts. Within the framework of this consortium,
SNV will invest in R&D, field testing and subsequent market introduction of
this new technology. SNV’s participation will include three countries
(Tanzania, Kenya and Zambia) for the duration of 2 years, starting the first of
January 2014.
milk-chilling equipment, SNV will participate in a larger consortium for biogas
milk chilling, including innovation incubators, R&D organizations, milk
chilling experts and biogas experts. Within the framework of this consortium,
SNV will invest in R&D, field testing and subsequent market introduction of
this new technology. SNV’s participation will include three countries
(Tanzania, Kenya and Zambia) for the duration of 2 years, starting the first of
January 2014.
SNV seeks to employ a Junior Advisor
Biogas Milk Chilling, to support product R&D, market research, field
testing, and market introduction in the three countries. The Junior Expert will
be stationed in Arusha, Tanzania, and report directly to the Tanzania Renewable
Energy Sector Leader. The Junior Expert will be supported by the regional
senior biogas advisor. Frequent traveling to Kenya and, in a later stage,
Zambia will be required.
Biogas Milk Chilling, to support product R&D, market research, field
testing, and market introduction in the three countries. The Junior Expert will
be stationed in Arusha, Tanzania, and report directly to the Tanzania Renewable
Energy Sector Leader. The Junior Expert will be supported by the regional
senior biogas advisor. Frequent traveling to Kenya and, in a later stage,
Zambia will be required.
Responsibilities
- Assist
the consortium in the formulation of the product requirements and design
parameters; - Design
and support implementation of market studies for micro milk chilling in
the countries and analyse / develop the ‘business case’ for the new
product; - Design
and support implementation of the field testing of the biogas milk
chilling (BMC) prototypes in coordination with local partners; - Establish
market linkages including key stakeholders (dairy and biogas private
sector, farmers associations, microfinance agencies) and design and
support implementation of the BMC marketing strategy; - Develop
and implement the project planning and monitoring framework; - Provide
technical backstopping to both the country projects and the consortium,
assuring coordination between all parties involved, and close follow-up
with country-based advisors. - Provide
on-the-job technical assistance and advise to partners, local service
providers (LCBs, consultants) and clients in the project. - Deliver
quality information briefs and reports as input for knowledge development
and sharing, while contributing in workshops and events to disseminate
results and lessons learned. - Support
establishment and maintenance of networks with relevant stakeholders at
local, national and international level. - Support
day-to-day management of the project, project operational plans, project
budgets, budget depletion and reporting, in close coordination with the RE
sector leader. - Contribute
to strategic renewable energy sector positioning, improving relevance,
efficiency and effectiveness of current and new SNV interventions in the
RE sector, contributing to increased funding opportunities, actively
supporting proposal development.
Candidate profile
Professional background
- Academic
level of engineering, specialization in energy, design or thermodynamics
is an advantage; - Affinity
/ experience in technological innovation and setting up field tests in
renewable energy and with dairy sector; - Affinity
/ experience in private sector development, product development, process
facilitation and pro-poor growth approaches, taking into consideration
social inclusion, gender and sustainability; - Affinity
/ experience in project design and project management; - Affinity
with rural development in Africa.
Desired Skills and Attitude
- Good
communication skills (verbal and written) in English. Kiswahili will be an
asset; - Innovative,
entrepreneurial, business oriented; - Leadership,
coaching and self-reflection skills; - Very
good analytical skills combined with a practical and pragmatic approach
oriented towards lasting results; - Good
team player, pragmatic, hands-on, negotiator with solution orientated
approach; - Readiness
to work and travel in rural districts with minimal amenities.
Contract Duration: 2 years.
Desired start date: 1st January, 2014
Description duty station
Medical facilities: Good with numerous
private clinics.
private clinics.
Educational facilities: Good.
International schools available, including IB level.
International schools available, including IB level.
Security situation: Good
Accessibility: Arusha has an
international airport which is served by regular flights from/to
(inter)national destinations, including Amsterdam. The roads are good.
international airport which is served by regular flights from/to
(inter)national destinations, including Amsterdam. The roads are good.
Communication: Good telephone, fax,
email and internet facilities are available.
email and internet facilities are available.
Salary Scale
SNV Scale XX
How to apply?
Please send your application letter and
CV in English to mobility@snvworld.org (att. Katarina Copova) before 26th
November, 2013 with reference number 3977.
CV in English to mobility@snvworld.org (att. Katarina Copova) before 26th
November, 2013 with reference number 3977.
More information about SNV Country
For more information, please refer to
our website: www.snvworld.org
our website: www.snvworld.org
