Renewable energy jobs at SNV

SNV has supported electricity provision for over 4 million people through off-grid solar energy and mini-grids. They have implemented more than 580,000 biogas installations in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, and in 2013 alone distributed over 40,000 improved cookstoves, reaching 230,000 people (source: snv.org). Their ongoing projects include participation in the Energising Development (EnDev) program in 12 countries and an initiative in Kenya for 250,000 standalone solar energy systems (source: agroberichtenbuitenland.nl). Key clients and partners include GIZ, the World Bank, and local suppliers, with a geographical presence in over 20 countries (source: snv.org).

Recently, SNV celebrated 55 years of presence in Kenya with over 60 projects in the past decade and has expanded partnerships with all 47 Kenyan counties (source: agroberichtenbuitenland.nl). In 2023, SNV achieved a revenue of €163.3 million and operated in 23 countries, while remaining a core partner in the EnDev program and the World Bank project in Kenya (source: wikipedia.org). Historical accolades include the Ashden Awards and the Energy Globe for their biogas and water mill programs in Nepal and Vietnam (source: pciaonline.org).

SNV offers positions in consulting, project management, market development, technical support, and capacity building, with a focus on energy, agri-food, water/sanitation, gender equality, and climate adaptation (source: wikipedia.org). Recruitment takes place at the headquarters in The Hague and in country offices such as Kenya and Benin, with a strong emphasis on local hiring (source: agroberichtenbuitenland.nl). The culture is mission-driven and resilient, with a focus on operational excellence and innovation in partnerships with the private sector (source: seforall.org).