Agriculture Expert Consultant at CLASP

The consultant will work under CLASP’s supervision and in close coordination with relevant program partners to support the implementation, monitoring, and learning objectives of the Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE) initiative. The consultant will collaborate closely with partner organizations and stakeholders to provide technical support, track progress, and contribute to evidence generation and knowledge sharing throughout the assignment. The key roles and responsibilities include:

Technical Support & Monitoring of PURE Demonstrators

• Review and track the progress of selected partner organizations implementing PURE technologies in agricultural value chains.
• Provide technical guidance on technology selection, deployment, and integration into partner operations.
• Identify challenges and recommend technical and operational solutions to enhance the effectiveness of deployed technologies.

Business Model Piloting & Validation

• Support testing and validation of innovative business models for deploying PURE technologies, including but not limited to leasing-to-own models, pay-as-you-farm/go schemes, irrigation/cooling/milling-as-a-service, and upfront ownership.
• Provide recommendations to optimize business models for scalability, sustainability, and alignment with the capacities of SMEs and community-based organizations.

Capacity Building & Strategic Linkages

• Strengthen the capacity of partner organizations to manage, operate, and maintain PURE technologies effectively.
• Facilitate partnerships between technology providers, SMEs, farmer groups, and financial institutions.
• Support the creation of linkages with local financiers and other stakeholders to improve access to financing options and foster a supportive ecosystem for technology adoption.

Data Collection, Reporting & Evidence Generation

• Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data to assess technology adoption, business model performance, and socioeconomic benefits.
• Contribute to reports and learning products documenting lessons learned, best practices, and impacts on income, productivity, and livelihoods.
• Support the synthesis of findings to inform policy, program strategy, and scale-up recommendations.

The ideal candidate for the Agriculture Expert Consultant position should meet the following qualifications and experience:

• A master’s degree or equivalent in Agricultural Engineering, Renewable Energy, Agriculture Economics, or related field.
• At least 7+ years of experience in productive use of energy (PUE/PURE) and/or the agricultural sector, particularly integrating renewable energy solutions into agricultural value chains.
• Demonstrated experience supporting PURE demonstrators or pilot projects, including field deployment, performance monitoring, and evaluation.
• Proven experience in working with small-and micro-enterprises, farmer producer organizations, or cooperatives.
• Knowledge of renewable energy technologies, particularly solar energy applications in agricultural value chains.
• Experience engaging and coordinating with diverse stakeholders across the ag–energy nexus (farmers, private sector, financiers, policymakers, and development partners).