Duties and Responsibilities

Policy Coordination:

• Coordinate with line ministries, private sector partners including BEs’ and sector associations to create a supportive enabling environment for biodigester technologies uptake.
• Advocate for the removal of tariff barriers on biodigesters where possible to promote accessibility and affordability.
• Support Partners the review and update of biodigester standards to ensure compliance with current technological and safety standards.
• Lead advocacy efforts, influence policy decisions, and develop capacity-building sector programs to support the growth and sustainability of the biodigester sector.
• Analyse existing policies, regulations, and institutional frameworks, identifying gaps and opportunities to enhance the enabling environment for biodigester.
• Organize and facilitate annual sector meetings that bring together stakeholders to discuss challenges and solutions related to biogas adoption.

Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to identify and address barriers impeding growth of the biodigester markets.
• Represent the ABC Project at sectoral meetings, working technical committees; Support BEs in understanding compliance needs related to biodigester technology deployment.
• Identify opportunities for public-private partnerships (PPPs) and collaborative initiatives that support the growth of the biodigester sector.

Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing

•  Lead efforts of capacity-building initiatives targeting key stakeholders to improve their understanding of biodigester and its benefits.
• Disseminate lessons learned and best practices across the biodigester value chain to foster replication.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Develop frameworks to monitor the impact of, advocacy efforts, and stakeholder engagements on the biodigester sector’s growth.
• Prepare progress reports, policy briefs, and other documentation to keep stakeholders informed of key milestones and challenges as per the established KPI’s.
• Measure and report on the contribution of the biodigester sector to broader goals such as renewable energy adoption, carbon reduction, and sustainable agriculture.
• Closely monitor the progress of ongoing planned biodigester activities & key industry developments, under the EE component and provide updates to the project manager and team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in agriculture engineering, Environmental science, Public Policy, or Energy related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in Policy development, regulatory affairs, or advisory roles within the renewable energy sector, preferably in biodigester or related sectors.
• Demonstrated experience working with government agencies, donors, and private sector actors with a focus on enabling environment, partnerships, or capacity-building.
• Proven track record in building partnerships across public, private, and non-profit sectors, influencing policy and institutional frameworks to promote sustainable energy or agriculture solutions.
• Experience in donor-funded projects, particularly those involving renewable energy, agriculture, or environmental sustainability.