• Lead efforts to identify, develop, and promote climate-smart business opportunities for youth in agriculture, renewable energy and other emerging sectors, ensuring there is alignment with market opportunities.
• Provide tailored advice on designing of training, coaching and mentorship programs to support youth entrepreneurs in adopting sustainable practices, building their capacity to develop, finance, and scale climate-smart enterprises.
• Educate youth on the importance of climate insurance for managing risks related to climate change and partner with insurance providers to help young entrepreneurs protect their investments.
• Facilitate the development and refinement of business plans, innovative business models, and market diversification strategies that incorporate climate risk management and sustainability.
• Ensure climate insurance is a key component of business plans and training programs, equipping youth with the knowledge to incorporate insurance into their risk management strategies.
• Collaborate with training institutions, business development service providers, financial institutions, private sector companies, NGOs, and government agencies to ensure youth access to resources, knowledge, and markets.
• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks, collect and analyze data, document success stories, and advocate for policies that support climate-smart enterprises and create an enabling environment for youth.
• Ensure youth have opportunities for accessing financing opportunities, including grants, loans, and investments, to support the growth and scaling of climate-smart enterprises.
• Ensure GESI principles are integrated into all aspects of climate-smart business initiatives, including the design of training programs, mentorship, and support services, to promote equitable opportunities for marginalized and underrepresented youth.

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy, or sustainability-focused business development, with a strong emphasis on youth entrepreneurship, is required. This includes a proven track record in implementing sustainable practices, promoting renewable energy solutions, and supporting youth-led ventures. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in fostering innovative approaches and mentoring young entrepreneurs to drive impactful, climate-resilient business solutions.

• Master’s degree in relevant technical field, climate change, agri (economics) ,business administration or similar
• Expertise in creating and executing programs for youth entrepreneurs focused on sustainable business practices and climate-smart enterprises.
• Ability to provide individualized support to help youth develop, scale, and successfully manage climate-smart businesses.
• In-depth understanding of climate insurance products and their role in mitigating risks related to climate change, including integration into business plans and training.
• Strong skills in facilitating the creation and refinement of business plans that incorporate sustainability, climate risk management, and innovative approaches.
• Proven experience in providing business development and marketing support to companies
• Ability to work with a range of stakeholders, such as training institutions, financial entities, private sector companies, NGOs, and government agencies to ensure business enabling environment for youth enterprises
• Competence in developing and implementing frameworks to track progress and impact, along with documenting success stories and advocating for supportive policies.
• Knowledge of financing mechanisms (grants, loans, investments) and experience assisting youth in accessing and managing funds to support their climate-smart enterprises.
• Proven experience in Climate Change Adaptation with a focus on Agriculture and Renewable Energy
• Must be a  member of the Agriculture Institute of Zambia with a valid Certificate.