Business Origination Advisor

SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. We are driven by a vision of a better world: A world where across every society all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably. To make this vision a reality, we need transformations in vital agri-food, energy, and water systems. SNV contributes by strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships in these sectors. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.

Building on 60 years of experience we support our partners with our technical and process expertise and methodological rigour. We do this in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia with a team of approximately 1,600 colleagues. By being adaptable and tailoring our approaches to these different contexts, we can contribute to impact at scale, resulting in more equitable lives for all.

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We are currently looking for Business Origination Advisor, full-time, based in Jakarta to lead the implementation of DFCD's Origination Facility Project.

The Dutch Fund for Climate and Development

The Dutch Fund for Climate and Development (DFCD) is a climate resilience fund supporting climate adaptation and mitigation projects that benefit vulnerable communities and landscapes. It is funded by the Dutch government and managed by a consortium of expert organizations: FMO (Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank), CFM (Climate Fund Managers), SNV, a global development partner, and WWF Netherlands. The DFCD provides access to finance for promising early-stage initiatives, helping them to develop and grow into scalable projects that are resilient to the effects of climate change. 

The DFCD's Origination Facility (OF), managed by SNV and WWF, identifies investment opportunities supporting climate change adaptation, mitigation, and key sustainable development co-benefits such as biodiversity conservation, environmental protection, poverty reduction, and gender equality. The OF supports further elaborating projects with private sector partners by providing TA for project design, feasibility assessments, piloting, and other activities that de-risk and enable the graduation of projects for commercial investment. Projects that have graduated from the Origination Facility will be handed over to FMO (for land-use projects) and CFM (for water projects) or other investors.

The DFCD has initiated the second phase of its implementation, referred to as DFCD 2.0, started in January 2024. SNV Indonesia is actively identifying potential private sector partners to provide origination support to them resulting in three business cases that are eligible for investments by 2027 latest.

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The BOA will coordinate and manage the work under the country director’s technical guidance and quality control and have a direct working relationship with the SNV DFCD Regional Business Investment Expert. The BOA will also work with other colleagues of the SNV DFCD team in Asia.

The role of the Business Origination Advisor (BOA) will encompass three areas with the following details:

Pipeline Development

1. Exploring and assessing potential companies and business opportunities that align with DFCD 2.0 within Indonesia, with a specific emphasis on the dynamic landscapes of SNV Indonesia’s projects.
2. Initiating and maintaining effective communication with companies, systematically updating the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform, and conducting preliminary screenings to develop the pre-intake form.
3. Establishing and sustaining communication with potential stakeholders to foster pipeline development, including engagement with the Indonesian Coordinating Board (Badan Koordinasi Penanaman Modal/BKPM), the Indonesian Chambers of Commerce (Kamar Dagang dan Industri/KADIN), EuroCham, PISAGRO, various business associations, financial institutions, and additional relevant entities.
4. Participating in business and/or social events in Indonesia and abroad representing DFCD to develop networks and pipeline potential.

Pipeline Management

1. Provide technical expertise in the field of financial analysis, business planning, and preferably one of the SNV sectors (Agri-food, water, energy)
2. Develop intake proposals, technical assistance documents, and other pertinent materials for the DFCD OF investment committee. 
3. Lead from SNV the partnership with the DFCD OF Grantee, including consistent communication with sponsors to facilitate the achievement of milestones according to the established timeline and deal tracker, updating the deal tracker as necessary. 
4. Collect and maintain comprehensive documentation of milestones, including consultant reports, sponsor narratives, financial reports, and other relevant materials. 
5. Coordinate with both the sponsor and the finance team at SNV to manage the reimbursement process for milestones effectively.
6. Coordinate with DFCD global/Asia team in achieving milestones, project management, GESI, and MEL directly or through Monday.com.

Other Tasks

1. Coordinate with SNV-ID personnel pertaining to project activities, financial matters, and other aspects of project administration. 
2. Develop project reports, including monthly (high-low) reports, and project review reports (PRR), along with other relevant documentation. 
3. Support other DFCD activities in Asia (pipeline development and implementation) and Global (Communication and Knowledge learning. 

1. A bachelor's degree is required, preferably in investment or business administration/economics.
2. Demonstrated knowledge/work experience in one of the three SNV sectors (Agrifood, Water, Energy) in relation to Climate Change.
3. A minimum of 4 years of demonstrated experience in the financial sector is essential, with a focus on sustainable finance being highly desirable. 
4. Strong knowledge and experience in loan origination, financing, and investment management are necessary. 
5. Proven connections with business communities, financial institutions, government agencies, and financial authorities are required. 
6. Excellent writing and communication skills in English are essential. 
7. Possessing strong interpersonal skills is important for effective collaboration and relationship building.

Contract type: National Contract, Full Time.

Contract Duration: 1 year with the possibility of extension

Desired start date: June/ July 2025

Working at SNV
SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts. 

SNV strives to be an inclusive employer, thriving on the diversity of its people and does not discriminate on the basis of disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender and sexual orientation, etc.

How to apply

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on the 16 May 2025. 

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Reference check and vetting

We will require that you provide us with the full details of three people who are willing to act as a reference.  We will not contact these references without your explicit permission.

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