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  • Consultancy assignment – Gender and Social Inclusion Analysis and Development of Gender Mainstreaming Strategy for the African Biodigester Component Projec Consultancy assignment – Energy Auditing services to SMEs/Cooperative/Facilities Consultant – Development of the Africa Biogas Component Project (ABC) Awareness-raising Strategy

    Consultancy assignment – Gender and Social Inclusion Analysis and Development of Gender Mainstreaming Strategy for the African Biodigester Component Projec Consultancy assignment – Energy Auditing services to SMEs/Cooperative/Facilities Consultant – Development of the Africa Biogas Component Project (ABC) Awareness-raising Strategy

    Objectives of the study
    The main objective of the study is to undertake a gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) analysis of the biodigester value chain and use the findings to develop a gender mainstreaming strategy for the ABC-K project. The strategy shall inform gender-sensitive indicators, tools, approaches and actions / interventions the Project shall adopt and mainstream across all components of the Project:

    project implementation processes,
    partners and enabling environment
    beneficiaries:

    The strategy shall also be aligned to the Minimum Standards for Gender Mainstreaming, as developed by the Gender Practitioners Collaborative with regards to gender-related impact, utilisation of sex-disaggregated data, development of gender equality indicators and “do not harm” criteria. 
    Scope of Work
    This assignment will involve two key stages as follows. Specifically:

    Conduct a gender equality and social inclusion analysis from selected counties from clusters identified by the project (Central, Rift Valley, Western, Coast and Eastern). The analysis will include among other parameters the following.
    Analysis of the national and sub-national gender policy frameworks, strategies, structures and programme, institutions with regards to biodigester and opportunities and gaps for a vibrant biodigester value chain development.
    The relative status of women, men and youth and how this affects their differential access to/control over assets and resources, access to finance and other resources, information, opportunities, and services related to their businesses and in driving the biodigester benefits along the value chain.
    Existing gender norms and cultural beliefs and how they affect business leadership for women and youth SMEs.
    The inter-personal and intra-household power relationships that are at play and how these influence decisions on purchasing power/ access and control of biodigester and its by products, including access to information and knowledge.
    Opportunities and constraints that affect men, women and youth’s agency and voice in policy dialogue and decision-making processes and platforms related to biodigester value chain. 
    Mapping of stakeholders involved in gender that ABC-K project could partner with to support SMEs in gender mainstreaming at business level.
    Capacity building needs for the ABC-Project team, government and SMEs on gender mainstreaming relevant for the project to achieve its overall goal. 

    Qualifications of consultant/firm of consultants
    All bidders must meet the following minimum qualifications and experience:

    Mixed expertise in Gender Studies and (renewabe) energy. Knowledge in market based approaches is an added advantage.
    The lead consultant expert(s) with a minimum of 7 years experince in gender equality work and  (renewable) energy sector in Kenya.
    Strong writing, communications and analytical skills.
    Extensive experience in research and analytical work in gender equality and social inclusion

    Closing date 20 April 2022

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  • Mid Term Evaluation for Integrated & Climate Smart Innovations for Agro-Pastoralist Economies and Landscapes

    Mid Term Evaluation for Integrated & Climate Smart Innovations for Agro-Pastoralist Economies and Landscapes

    Conclusions, recommendation, and lessons learnt
    The evaluation report must include a chapter with set of conclusions, recommendations, and lessons. The consultant will draw detailed conclusions in alignment to DCED evaluation criteria and further identify lessons learnt and make recommendations to the project team with succinct suggestions for critical interventions that are specific, measurable, achievable, and relevant within the context of project locations.
    10. Implementation arrangements
    The main responsibility for managing this evaluation lies with SNV Kenya. SNV will contract the evaluator and provide relevant documents. The project team will be responsible for liaising with the evaluator to set up stakeholder interviews, arrange field visits, coordinate with the Government. The evaluator is expected to make own logistical arrangements for all field travels, etc. The responsibility for coordination of the evaluation resides with the project Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Advisor with supervision from Project Manager.
    Time Frame
    The evaluation will be carried out between Mid-June 2022 to mid of August 2022, with a final report expected by end of August 2022. The evaluator is expected to develop a reasonable work plan of the planned activities; including proposed number of days aligned to the budget.
    Deliverables
    The following are the key outputs for this assignment:

    Inception report: should be a maximum of 10 pages, detailing the methodology/approach to be used; checklist for document reviews, the schedule of activities; the tools for data collection and workplan.
    Draft midterm report: should be logically structured, contains evidence-based findings, lessons, conclusions and recommendations devoid of irrelevant information to the overall evaluation. The report should respond in detail to the specific evaluation questions described and should be maximum of 20 pages exclusive of annexes.
    Validation: Powerpoint presentation highlighting key findings for review and validation by the project teams/stakeholders in a workshop.
    Final report, including summarized findings with key recommendations presented in pdf and word soft copies and 4 printed and well bound copies.

    Ethical considerations
    The evaluation team will safeguard the rights and confidentiality of information providers, interviewees, and stakeholders by ensuring compliance with legal provisions and codes governing collection and reporting of data. The evaluator and team will agree to sign data processing agreement which shall be provided by SNV.
    Evaluation team will ensure security of information of this assignment in accordance with GDPR compliance. The information, knowledge and data gathered in this process must also be solely used for the evaluation and not for other uses. Where video coverage and photo shooting are involved, informed consent must be signed.
    Qualifications 

    A Master’s degree in field of economics, livestock production, NRM/range management, or other closely related fields.
    Over 10 years of experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis in areas of value chain analysis, result-based management evaluation methodologies.
    Knowledge of climate smart and or resilience building programs with measurement of resilience sensitive indicators.
    Experience applying SMART indicators and reconstructing or validating baseline scenarios; competence in adaptive management as applied to fodder, beef and dairy value chain development with market systems
    Experience in conducting EU, DGIS funded project surveys including household studies, agricultural value chain analyses, Mid Term, and end term evaluations especially in ASALs
    Experience in implementing evaluations remotely with field logistics and guiding enumerators to assure high quality data as an asset.
    Previous experience with Akvo Flow, Log Alto, ODK, Survey CTO platforms for online and off-line data management would be considered a plus.

    Additional InformationRequiredThe following is required from the consultancy firm in response to these terms of reference as a basis for evaluation and selection of the suitable consultant:How to applyPlease apply by clicking on the “I AM INTERESTED” tab on this page and submitting the documents listed above (in English) by or before 19 April 2022.SNV is an equal opportunity employer, and the positions are available for filling at the earliest possible opportunity. Thus, qualified women and men are encouraged to apply.NB: Only shortlisted will be contacted.

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  • Mid-Term Evaluation Consultant

    Mid-Term Evaluation Consultant

    Job Description
    About the ICSIAPL project
    SNV Kenya and Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) in collaboration with County Governments – are implementing the Integrated & Climate Smart Innovations for Agro-Pastoralists Economies and Landscapes Kenya’s ASAL project (ICSIAPL). The project is implemented under the EU’s Development Smart Innovation through Research in Agriculture (DeSIRA) action. The project’s lifetime is from 1st January 2021 – 31st December 2023. The project works in the Counties of Narok, Kajiado and Taita Taveta and is funded by the European Union and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
    The project applies research towards building more resilient and market-based solutions for improved forage production and livestock husbandry through climate smart innovations and sustainable landscape management. The overall objective of the project is to enhance livelihoods of agro-pastoralists communities through improved forage production and livestock husbandry, building on commercialisation of climate smart innovations and sustainable landscape management in Taita Taveta, Kajiado and Narok counties.
    The project has defined three interrelated strategic outcomes, which are aligned with the three 3 main pillars of the EU’s DeSIRA initiative:

    Research applied and commercialised: increased resilience of agro-pastoralists and SMEs against climate shocks by the adoption of technology and upscaling of appropriate grazing and feeding innovations.
    Capacities strengthened, and coordination realised: capacity of county governments and other stakeholders improved in planning, implementation and coordination of integrated landscape and grazing management and drought resilient livestock feeding strategies.
    Policies applied, and strategies developed: county governments better able to domesticate national policies and develop local strategies/frameworks for drought resilient livestock sector development.

    Objective and scope of evaluation
    The long-term goal of the project is to build resilience of communities in the three ASAL counties hence increasing their incomes, gender inclusion in livestock and forage value chains while reducing the effects of climate change and landscape degradation. The work of this project will contribute to improvement in agriculture and achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through addressing the following barriers:

    Low rates of technology adoption in agriculture by agro pastoralists
    Lack of market-based knowledge among agro-pastoralists
    Limited collaboration among stakeholders of forage and landscapes
    Weak policy environment especially at the counties
    Low participation of women and youth in fodder value chain
    High risk of climate change shocks.

    This midterm evaluation shall be conducted according to the guidance, rules and procedures established by SNV and its donors. The objective of the evaluation is to assess the achievement of the project results which will prompt midterm adjustments and draw lessons that can improve the sustainability of benefits from this project and help in the overall enhancement of SNV programming.
    The midterm evaluation will assess the implementation and performance of the project by looking at the potential impact and sustainability of results. This includes contribution to capacity development to achieve effective integrated and climate smart innovations in fodder and sustainable landscapes management approaches in attainment of project goals. In addition, the evaluation is expected to review the project´s progress on partnerships with key stakeholders: KALRO, County Governments of Taita Taveta, Kajiado and Narok and similar projects e.g., KCSAP and ASDSP among others.
    Finally, evaluation is considered as a significant opportunity to provide donors, government, and project partners with an independent assessment of relevance and progress in achievement of outcomes.
    Qualifications 

     A Master’s degree in field of economics, livestock production, NRM/range management, or other closely related fields.
    Over 10 years of experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis in areas of value chain analysis, result-based management evaluation methodologies.
    Knowledge of climate smart and or resilience building programs with measurement of resilience sensitive indicators.
    Experience applying SMART indicators and reconstructing or validating baseline scenarios; competence in adaptive management as applied to fodder, beef and dairy value chain development with market systems approach.
    Experience in conducting EU, DGIS funded project surveys including household studies, agricultural value chain analyses, Mid Term, and end term evaluations especially in ASALs contexts.
    Experience in implementing evaluations remotely with field logistics and guiding enumerators to assure high quality data as an asset.
    Previous experience with Akvo Flow, Log Alto, ODK, Survey CTO platforms for online and off-line data management would be considered a plus.

    Additional Information
    Required
    The following is required from the consultancy firm in response to these terms of reference as a basis for evaluation and selection of the suitable consultant:

     A technical and financial proposal
    CV(s) of the firms lead consultant and support or technical staff/consultant to be engaged
    Reference list of previous clients and a sample final report for the same
    Company registration certificate
    Tax compliance certificate and PIN

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  • Consultant to undertake a technical study on the enabling environment for small- and medium-scale biodigesters & strategy to address the gaps in Kenya

    Consultant to undertake a technical study on the enabling environment for small- and medium-scale biodigesters & strategy to address the gaps in Kenya

    About the job
    Objectives of the study
    The main objective of the study is to provide clear guidance to SNV on the specific gaps in the enabling environment for biodigesters in Kenya and how these can be addressed in the most effective way within the duration of the ABC-K project.
    Specific objectives

    To identify the major deficiencies in the enabling environment for biodigesters in Kenya, using the results of the biogas Energy Access Market Development (EAMD) assessments and the Regulatory Indicators for Sustainable Energy (RISE) developed by the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) and provide concrete recommendations to address gaps and improve on existing frameworks.
    To undertake a sector deep dive of the country’s existing sector associations and their membership base and assess the association’s advocacy capabilities, overlapping and conflicting mandates, and technical needs assessment for technical and operational capacity building needs.

    The results of this study will shape the enabling environment strategy and design the implementation instruments, such as the on-demand Technical Assistance (TA) facility. An action plan for comprehensive capacity building will be developed for a maximum of two business networks, while targeted training for other networks will also be considered.
    Additionally, the consultant will develop a roadmap for SNV for the implementation of the ABC-K project for 4 years (2022-2025) to create an enabling environment for the sector and practical steps for sector engagements (coordination of working group meetings, action planning, reform of association membership structures, enlarging the service offer of membership association etc).
    Scope of Work
    The technical study will involve a comprehensive assessment of the enabling environment for biodigesters to identify the most important gaps and opportunities to support the development of the sector. Specifically:

    Review of supportive institutional, policy, strategies, regulatory and legal frameworks in Kenya and analysis of gaps
    Assess the adoption of quality standards for biodigester including implementation challenges and gaps
    Review the needs for skills development and training, incl. existing programmes and identification of clear delivery mechanisms
    Undertake a stakeholders mapping (private sector, sector associations, government ministries and agencies and donor partners) and their roles
    Undertake a capacity needs assessment to inform training strategy for biodigesters players in Kenya
    Undertake an organizational analysis of the different biodigester associations
    Develop an implementation strategy to address the identified gaps

    The study will carry out a comprehensive assessment of Kenya’s current enabling environment for biodigesters to identify the most important gaps and opportunities to support the development of the sector. The study will comprise a comprehensive analysis of the overall enabling environment at the national level (based on the EnDev Energy Access Market Development (EAMD) biogas scorecard and/or the RISE framework), as well as across the high potential counties for small scale and medium-scale biodigesters (e.g. use in flower farms, institutions etc).
    Existing networks will be identified and analysed (SWOT at technical, institutional and operational levels), to identify two key players, one for high-level representation within the broader context of the renewable energy/clean cooking sector, and one for the technical deep dive.
    The study will also consider if alternative networks or channels may be more effective channels for advocacy regarding the promotion of biodigesters and bio-fertiliser and if specific targeted training may be required for these networks.
    It will also include a general assessment of technical capacities available in biodigester companies and support structures (university, TVET institutions, technical colleges etc…) in the different counties for construction, operation and maintenance of biodigesters.
    The study will deliver clear and actionable recommendations highlighting key interventions and propose key partners to deliver these interventions and address the identified gaps.
    Timeline & Deliverables
    The following highlights the deliverables and proposed timelines of this consultancy assignment.
    Research Framework Development will be carried our in early April involving the following:

    Inception meeting
    Draft research framework submitted for review
    Delivery of final research framework

    Research outputs will be delivered as follows:
    By Mid-April 2022, deliver an inception report with the following:

    Understanding of the assignment
    Detailed methodology and approaches
    Detailed work plan

    By mid-May 2022 deliver a Technical Study report with the following:

    Sector gap analysis on the biodigesters and biofertilizers sectors
    Assessment of the biodigester standards and recommendations to the identified gaps and implementation challenges
    Review of supportive policy, strategies, and legal frameworks in Kenya
    Stakeholder’s mapping (private sector, sector associations, government ministries and agencies and donor partners) and their roles
    Organizational analysis of the different biodigester associations
    Capacity needs assessment to inform training strategy for biodigesters players in Kenya
    PowerPoint presentation with the background, study approach, results, and recommendations

    By Early June 2022, deliver a roadmap for the implementation of the ABC-K project to build an effective enabling environment with practical steps for capacity building, advocacy, policy actions and sector stakeholder coordination and meetings.
    Qualifications
    Criteria for Evaluation
    Technical proposal including:

    Consultant or firm’s experience in previous similar assignment and reputation – Past performance, references for the work performed in the last five years with at least 2-3 assignments in Kenya (25%)
    Demonstrate past work in the renewable energy (biodigesters) sector, or agriculture sectors, and working knowledge of Kenya (15%)

    Detailed Workplan (20%)
    Relevant qualifications (20%)
    This focuses on:

    CV(s) of consultant(s) and reference lists including the scope of past assignments that highlight similar work.
    Sector experience

    Financial Proposal (20%)

    Must be inclusive of all applicable taxes in Kenya
    Value for money
    Clear budget match to deliverables based on a daily rate in Kenya Shillings

    Qualifications of consultant/firm of consultants
    All bidders must meet the following minimum qualifications and experience:

    Lead consultant with a minimum of 10 years in the renewable sector in Kenya, of which at least 5 years in the biodigester sector.
    Knowledge of research, policy analysis and capacity needs assessment will be an added advantage
    Strong written and communication skills
    Experience with programmes with a focus on smallholder farmers and the private sector.
    Excellent command of English and Swahili, both written and oral.

    Additional Information
    Proposal submission.

    Interested and qualified firms and consultants are required to submit separately, a technical and financial proposal that includes the following:

    Technical Proposal

    Qualification and experience of the consultant/ firm and the team to carry out the tasks
    The understanding of the assignment, demonstrating background knowledge
    Proposed approach and methodology to undertake this assignment, highlighting how the applicant will address the needs of this ToR
    Previous experience in a similar assignment(s).
    Detailed activity work plan.

    Financial proposal

    Total budget (Kshs) aligned to work plan
    Cost breakdown of the experts per day
    Copy of Certificate of Registration
    Copy of PIN Certificate of firm/company/individual
    Copy of valid Tax Compliance Certificate

    Payments will be based on outputs, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the ToRs
    Clarifications

    All questions should be submitted by 25th March 2022 to the following email address snvendevkenya@snv.org with the subject line “Inquiry-Technical study on the enabling environment for ABC Project- Kenya”

    Submissions

    Separate technical and financial proposals should be sent by email to snvendevkenya@snv.org and should be received by Friday, 1st April 2022, 1700hrs (EAT) with the subject line“Proposals for the technical study on the enabling environment for ABC- Project-Kenya”

    SNV will notify all applications via email. SNV may reach out to request additional information or clarification.

    Apply via :

    www.linkedin.com

  • Consultant to undertake a technical study on the enabling environment for small- and medium-scale biodigesters & strategy to address the gaps in Kenya

    Consultant to undertake a technical study on the enabling environment for small- and medium-scale biodigesters & strategy to address the gaps in Kenya

    About the job
    Objectives of the study
    The main objective of the study is to provide clear guidance to SNV on the specific gaps in the enabling environment for biodigesters in Kenya and how these can be addressed in the most effective way within the duration of the ABC-K project.
    Specific objectives

    To identify the major deficiencies in the enabling environment for biodigesters in Kenya, using the results of the biogas Energy Access Market Development (EAMD) assessments and the Regulatory Indicators for Sustainable Energy (RISE) developed by the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) and provide concrete recommendations to address gaps and improve on existing frameworks.
    To undertake a sector deep dive of the country’s existing sector associations and their membership base and assess the association’s advocacy capabilities, overlapping and conflicting mandates, and technical needs assessment for technical and operational capacity building needs.

    The results of this study will shape the enabling environment strategy and design the implementation instruments, such as the on-demand Technical Assistance (TA) facility. An action plan for comprehensive capacity building will be developed for a maximum of two business networks, while targeted training for other networks will also be considered.
    Additionally, the consultant will develop a roadmap for SNV for the implementation of the ABC-K project for 4 years (2022-2025) to create an enabling environment for the sector and practical steps for sector engagements (coordination of working group meetings, action planning, reform of association membership structures, enlarging the service offer of membership association etc).
    Scope of Work
    The technical study will involve a comprehensive assessment of the enabling environment for biodigesters to identify the most important gaps and opportunities to support the development of the sector. Specifically:

    Review of supportive institutional, policy, strategies, regulatory and legal frameworks in Kenya and analysis of gaps
    Assess the adoption of quality standards for biodigester including implementation challenges and gaps
    Review the needs for skills development and training, incl. existing programmes and identification of clear delivery mechanisms
    Undertake a stakeholders mapping (private sector, sector associations, government ministries and agencies and donor partners) and their roles
    Undertake a capacity needs assessment to inform training strategy for biodigesters players in Kenya
    Undertake an organizational analysis of the different biodigester associations
    Develop an implementation strategy to address the identified gaps

    The study will carry out a comprehensive assessment of Kenya’s current enabling environment for biodigesters to identify the most important gaps and opportunities to support the development of the sector. The study will comprise a comprehensive analysis of the overall enabling environment at the national level (based on the EnDev Energy Access Market Development (EAMD) biogas scorecard and/or the RISE framework), as well as across the high potential counties for small scale and medium-scale biodigesters (e.g. use in flower farms, institutions etc).
    Existing networks will be identified and analysed (SWOT at technical, institutional and operational levels), to identify two key players, one for high-level representation within the broader context of the renewable energy/clean cooking sector, and one for the technical deep dive.
    The study will also consider if alternative networks or channels may be more effective channels for advocacy regarding the promotion of biodigesters and bio-fertiliser and if specific targeted training may be required for these networks.
    It will also include a general assessment of technical capacities available in biodigester companies and support structures (university, TVET institutions, technical colleges etc…) in the different counties for construction, operation and maintenance of biodigesters.
    The study will deliver clear and actionable recommendations highlighting key interventions and propose key partners to deliver these interventions and address the identified gaps.
    Timeline & Deliverables
    The following highlights the deliverables and proposed timelines of this consultancy assignment.
    Research Framework Development will be carried our in early April involving the following:

    Inception meeting
    Draft research framework submitted for review
    Delivery of final research framework

    Research outputs will be delivered as follows:
    By Mid-April 2022, deliver an inception report with the following:

    Understanding of the assignment
    Detailed methodology and approaches
    Detailed work plan

    By mid-May 2022 deliver a Technical Study report with the following:

    Sector gap analysis on the biodigesters and biofertilizers sectors
    Assessment of the biodigester standards and recommendations to the identified gaps and implementation challenges
    Review of supportive policy, strategies, and legal frameworks in Kenya
    Stakeholder’s mapping (private sector, sector associations, government ministries and agencies and donor partners) and their roles
    Organizational analysis of the different biodigester associations
    Capacity needs assessment to inform training strategy for biodigesters players in Kenya
    PowerPoint presentation with the background, study approach, results, and recommendations

    By Early June 2022, deliver a roadmap for the implementation of the ABC-K project to build an effective enabling environment with practical steps for capacity building, advocacy, policy actions and sector stakeholder coordination and meetings.
    Qualifications
    Criteria for Evaluation
    Technical proposal including:

    Consultant or firm’s experience in previous similar assignment and reputation – Past performance, references for the work performed in the last five years with at least 2-3 assignments in Kenya (25%)
    Demonstrate past work in the renewable energy (biodigesters) sector, or agriculture sectors, and working knowledge of Kenya (15%)

    Detailed Workplan (20%)
    Relevant qualifications (20%)
    This focuses on:

    CV(s) of consultant(s) and reference lists including the scope of past assignments that highlight similar work.
    Sector experience

    Financial Proposal (20%)

    Must be inclusive of all applicable taxes in Kenya
    Value for money
    Clear budget match to deliverables based on a daily rate in Kenya Shillings

    Qualifications of consultant/firm of consultants
    All bidders must meet the following minimum qualifications and experience:

    Lead consultant with a minimum of 10 years in the renewable sector in Kenya, of which at least 5 years in the biodigester sector.
    Knowledge of research, policy analysis and capacity needs assessment will be an added advantage
    Strong written and communication skills
    Experience with programmes with a focus on smallholder farmers and the private sector.
    Excellent command of English and Swahili, both written and oral.

    Additional Information
    Proposal submission.

    Interested and qualified firms and consultants are required to submit separately, a technical and financial proposal that includes the following:

    Technical Proposal

    Qualification and experience of the consultant/ firm and the team to carry out the tasks
    The understanding of the assignment, demonstrating background knowledge
    Proposed approach and methodology to undertake this assignment, highlighting how the applicant will address the needs of this ToR
    Previous experience in a similar assignment(s).
    Detailed activity work plan.

    Financial proposal

    Total budget (Kshs) aligned to work plan
    Cost breakdown of the experts per day
    Copy of Certificate of Registration
    Copy of PIN Certificate of firm/company/individual
    Copy of valid Tax Compliance Certificate

    Payments will be based on outputs, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the ToRs
    Clarifications

    All questions should be submitted by 25th March 2022 to the following email address snvendevkenya@snv.org with the subject line “Inquiry-Technical study on the enabling environment for ABC Project- Kenya”

    Submissions

    Separate technical and financial proposals should be sent by email to snvendevkenya@snv.org and should be received by Friday, 1st April 2022, 1700hrs (EAT) with the subject line“Proposals for the technical study on the enabling environment for ABC- Project-Kenya”

    SNV will notify all applications via email. SNV may reach out to request additional information or clarification.

    Apply via :

    www.linkedin.com

  • Junior Data consultant

    Junior Data consultant

    Assignment description
    The overall objective of this assignment is to support collection, analysis, use and dissemination of the information from the field that enables the tracking of progress in response to climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts implemented by the CRAFT project in partnership with business champions. To achieve this the data consultant will:

    To conduct the analysis and validation of data recorded by CRAFT partners in the M&E database.
    Support data cleaning and collation of farmer databases as submitted by business champion(s) into the CRAFT provided farmer group and farmer upload templates.
    Support the recording of data into the M&E database based on records of farmer groups, training, and service provision as provided by the CRAFT partners.
    Contribute to the improvement of data quality collected by the CRAFT project through carrying data checks on the MIS database.
    Support the agronomy team to review and confirm that all planned CSA trainings have been completed and recorded in the CRAFT MIS.

    Deliverables

    Ensuring that farmer registers and farmer group list that are complete, without duplicates and validate on M&E database
    Training and service provision records that are complete, without duplicates and validated on the M&E database.
    Making recommendation on/about database entries that require to be deleted for being incorrect, inaccurate and wrongly reported.

    Qualifications

    At least a Bachelor’s degree in any field in agriculture /climate related / business / statistics or social sciences
    Demonstrate at least 2 years’ experience in carrying out a similar assignment on data recording, validation and analysis.
    Intermediate /advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel) for data cleaning and analysis (this will be tested)
    Knowledge on use of mobile based data collection tools ODK, Kobo collect is be preferred.

    Additional Information
    Supervision and reporting
    The data consultant will work under the supervision of the M&E Advisor, at CRAFT project level and while providing services directly to the agronomy team. The consultant may from time to time be required to support other project team members with data entry and analysis.
    Duration

    The assignment will be for an initial period of 3 months from 1 April 2022 to 30 June 2022.

    Duty Station
    The data consultant(s) will be station at the CRAFT project office in Nairobi. Where deemed necessary the consultants will be required to travel to the CRAFT partner offices to offer on-site support. For all travel out of the CRAFT project office, the project will cater for the costs as per SNV policies and procedures.

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  • Monitoring, evaluation and learning Advisor (contingent on donor funding)

    Monitoring, evaluation and learning Advisor (contingent on donor funding)

    Job Description
    Overview of the Position:
    SNV in Kenya is seeking a professional with qualifications and experience in planning, monitoring, evaluation and leaning for an upcoming clean energy programme. The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Advisor will be responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation, research, and learning activities for the project. S/he will work closely with the project advisors to ensure inclusion of monitoring, evaluation and learning in all the project activities. The position also requires close communication and coordination with all the staff involved in the project implementation
    Key Responsibilities:
    Main tasks and responsibilities include:

    Leading the design and implementation of the project Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning.
    Planning and ensuring monitoring and evaluation methodology and data collection systems are appropriate and practical.
    Overseeing the project MEL system, including overseeing baseline, midline and end-line data collection, analysis, reporting, and dissemination of lessons learned to key stakeholders
    Undertaking and supervising regular data collection through the project team and implementing partners and ensure quality of the data by random verifications and validations
    Recording, managing and preserving monitoring and evaluation data in a safe and accessible way
    Analysing and discussing findings based on regular monitoring data
    Leading the production of documentations, reviews and sharing of key results and learning along the intervention and programme cycles;
    Facilitating periodic programme reviews and learning forums, ensure proper documentations of findings and learning;
    Ensuring that Monitoring and Evaluation provide ongoing evidence and inputs for improving the programme interventions; 
    Contributing significantly to report writing, knowledge brief development, case studies leaning reports, programme reporting for donor and other stakeholders etc.
    Ensuring synthesis, analysis and documentation on innovations, learnings and sharing of project insights and results 

    Qualifications

    First level university degree in statistics, demographics, public policy, international development, economics, or related field. Advanced degree in M&E, statistics or economics preferred.
    Experience in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages.
    Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and performance monitoring plans.
    Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g. qualitative, quantitative, mixed-method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies.
    Experience in planning and managing surveysm developing and refining data collection tools, data quality assessments and oversight.
    Experience in managing and providing training to partners and target beneficiaries
    Should have strong experience using of statistical tools, analytical, and report writing skills and knowledge extracting skills
    Experience with clean energy projects in the region is desirable

    Apply via :

    jobs.smartrecruiters.com

  • Consultant – To support business case implementation and capacity build grantee

    Consultant – To support business case implementation and capacity build grantee

    Objectives of the Assignment
    This assignment is intended to support business champions (also referred to as grantees) that are already contracted by CRAFT to roll out and implement interventions contributing towards effective adoption of Climate smart agriculture practises and technologies. The consultant should provide lead / mentoring & coaching approach, where s/he will be part of the business case champion’s implementing team engaging in the day-to-day activities and ensuring that activities are carried out on schedule & promptly. In this period, it is anticipated that the grantee will have improved knowledge and skills towards implementation and successful completion of the agreed-on milestones.
    The specific objectives of the assignment are:

    To support the Business champion to define and implement quarterly workplans to achieve the set milestones.
    To support the Business champion to adhere to the grant agreement – regulations for implementation and (technical and financial) reporting.
    Support the staff and ToTs in farmer training, demo garden set up and organising farmer field events.
    To support the Business champion by monitoring, reporting, and uploading of the business case activities on the CRAFT MIS platform.
    Support farmer linkages to CSA services, inputs and market with the respective service providers
    Support the business champion grain aggregation and marketing.

    Scope of Work
    The consultant will be assigned to a business case and will be hosted and operate from the business champion premises (Igambang’ombe Multipurpose Cooperative Society – IMCOS). The consultant will have a dual responsibility – to the business champion and to the CRAFT project. The consultant will be expected to champion the interests of the business champion and those of the CRAFT project as delimited by the grant agreement.
    Deliverables
    The expected outputs of this assignment are as stipulated in the business plan and includes but not limited to:

    Timely submission as per grant agreement of quarterly progress (quarterly and annual financial and technical) reports signed-off by the business champion
    Completion of the quarterly activities as per plan
    3 New demonstration gardens set up to provide training grounds
    Remaining 200 profiled SHFs trained in green gram climate smart production practices and technologies and weather information
    700 selected SHFs contracted to produce, with fair price developed as part of the contract with the SHFs
    700 selected SHFs linked to CSA service and input providers
    50 women and youth entrepreneurs trained in business skills
    Aggregation and marketing of 534T of greengram
    Location and duration of Assignment

    The consultant will be attached to IMCOS and shall work from their offices at Kanjuki with travel within  the areas of operation. SNV will pay the professional fees for the consultant, while the business champion through the grant budget will provide transport and logistics to facilitate travel.  It is anticipated that the assignment shall take 100 effective working days.
    Qualifications
    A Kenya-based consultant (s) with the following skills and experience: preferably from Tharakanithi/meru area

    At least 5 years’ experience in Agri-business development of SME’s, service provision, financial services or cooperatives using an inclusive business approach.
    Experience in climate smart agriculture practises and access to finance for climate smart technologies.
    Evidence of experience in implementing value chain activities in agricultural value chains of, common beans, green gram and sorghum.
    An understanding of marketing systems development
    Experience in facilitating farmer trainings, agronomy practices and post-harvest handling
    Experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds
    Ability to follow strict time frame

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  • Junior Agribusiness Consultant – (Irrigation, Storage & Value Addition)

    Junior Agribusiness Consultant – (Irrigation, Storage & Value Addition)

    Project Brief
    The project titled “Sustainable Energy for Smallholder Farmers (SEFFA) in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda’’ will support smallholder farmers in accessing and using renewable energy to improve their livelihoods and increase their resilience to climate change. In the agricultural sector, the project will focus on the dairy and horticulture value chains, to increase production, reduce post-harvest losses and improve processing, while also contributing to GHG emissions reduction. The project will therefore promote productive use of energy (PUE) through interventions to enhance the distribution and use of solar-powered technologies and energy services for irrigation, cooling, and drying. The project is supported by IKEA Foundation’s partnership with Energising Development (EnDev).
    Job Description
    Assignment Scope
    The project will provide support to enhance the distribution and use of the solar-powered pumping, cooling, and drying technologies in six counties including Machakos, Makueni, Kajiado, Meru, Kirinyaga, and Muranga. This will involve technical assistance and capacity building support to the private sector to develop or enhance the last mile technical and business capacities, as well as awareness creation, behavior change campaigns, and capacity building at the level of individual farmers, farmer groups, cooperatives, and women or youth groups.
    The project will cover six counties that have been categorized as follows. 

    Cluster One: Machakos, Makueni, Kajiado.
    Cluster Two: Muranga, Kirinyaga and Meru.

    Role of the Junior Agribusiness Consultants
    The project will require two Junior Agribusiness Consultants to cover the county clusters indicated above. Each Junior Consultant will be responsible for only one cluster but may on a need basis be required to provide support to the second cluster.  
    Working in close collaboration with the project team and the respective actors at the local level, the Junior Agribusiness Consultant will facilitate the day-to-day planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the project activities (provided below) at the county level, with a specific focus on farmer engagement and the rural last-mile distribution channels for the solar-powered irrigation, cooling and drying technologies being promoted by the project. This role will involve the following activities:

    Identify and recruit rural user groups and rural market entry points including smallholder farmer organizations (cooperatives or other farmer groups and women/youth groups), and the related local businesses of agricultural value chains such as the input providers, off-takers, aggregators, processors, and extension service providers.
    Identify, recruit, and sensitize the rural/local technology promoters, sales agents, vendors, or retail outlets to develop and build the last mile distribution channels and networks for the solar-powered systems being promoted by the project.
    Collecting market information including undertaking needs assessments at the level of farmers and the rural distribution channels and analyzing market trends to help understand the local markets for the solar-powered systems being promoted by the project.
    Organizing and facilitating networking and match-making events to facilitate strategic partnerships to ensure improved access to markets and expand rural distribution.
    Collaborate with the rural solar pumps distribution and retail networks to plan and implement:
    Product-specific market activations to promote the distribution and use of solar-powered irrigation, storage, and value addition technologies and energy services.
    Capacity-building and training activities including a series of training workshops, advisory sessions, and targeted study trips.
    Undertake practical demonstrations and user/technology training for the smallholder farmers and farmer organizations, to enhance proper use, operation, and maintenance of the technologies being promoted by the project.
    Support farmer training on agricultural practices to enhance the sustainable use and maximize benefits of solar-powered irrigation, cold storage, and drying technologies and energy services.
    Support to enhance implementation of the awareness and behavior change campaigns at the county level, to enhance full acceptance and shift to renewable energy technologies and services among farmers and farmer organizations.
    On a need basis, provide support to sensitize the rural/local credit organizations to encourage lending for the purchase of solar water pumps, while also creating awareness on the availability of SWP micro-credit.
    Undertake the field-based monitoring and reporting including the collection of the monthly sales data from the project beneficiaries.
    In close consultation with the project team, collaborate with relevant projects, development partners, development initiatives, and government bodies (in both energy, agriculture, and water sub-sectors) to enhance the implementation of project activities at the county level.
    Contribute towards knowledge development based on the project’s experiences, best practices, and market trends.

    Resources 

    Resources will be provided through SNV’s operational structures and guidelines and in line with project-specific budget lines.

    Project Duration

    These project activities will be implemented from March 2022 to September 2023.
    Deliverables expected from the Junior Consultant
    Monthly work plans.
    The achievement of pre-agreed activities and results targets.

    Monthly progress reports including:

    Narrative reports on activities undertaken, lessons/challenges, market trends, and insights (in line with the project’s reporting requirements).
    End-user sales reports and data analysis are updated monthly using project reporting templates.
    Monthly bills and timesheets in line with SNVs billing and time reporting systems and guidelines.

    Qualifications

    Minimum of bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, namely Agriculture, Marketing, Engineering, Commerce, Business Management, or International Trade.
    Three years of experience in the agribusiness sector or the off-grid energy sector, preferably working with farmers to promote irrigation, preservation, value additions, and/or use of technologies for irrigation, cooling, and/or drying. 
    Practical field-based experience in supporting smallholder farmer organizations (cooperatives or other farmer groups), women/youth groups, and other related local businesses of agricultural value chains.
    Experience in building rural networks and distribution channels will be an added advantage.
    Ability to work independently and proactively with minimal supervision, generate project implementation ideas and relevant contacts. 
    Excellent communication skills, including proven technical writing and presentation skills.
    Analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to synthesize information/data, present results, and draw meaningful conclusions.
    Excellent organizational and time management skills and ability to adhere to strict deadlines.

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  • Consultancy: Development of Thematic Communication Strategies for Kajiado, Narok and Taita Taveta Counties

    Consultancy: Development of Thematic Communication Strategies for Kajiado, Narok and Taita Taveta Counties

    Job Description
    About Integrated & Climate Smart Innovations for Agro-Pastoralist Economies and Landscapes Kenya’s ASAL project
    SNV Kenya (SNV) and Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) – in collaboration with County Governments – are implementing the Integrated & Climate Smart Innovations for Agro-Pastoralist Economies and Landscapes Kenya’s ASAL project (ICSIAPL) project which is implemented under the EU Development Smart Innovation through Research in Agriculture (DeSIRA) action. The project’s lifetime is from 1st January 2021 – 31st December 2023. The project works in the Counties of Narok, Kajiado and Taita Taveta and is funded by the European Union and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
    a) Objectives
    The project’s overall objective is to improve livelihoods of agro-pastoralists communities (including women and youth) through improved forage production and livestock husbandry, building on commercialization of climate smart innovations and sustainable landscape management in Taita Taveta, Kajiado and Narok counties. The project has three specific objectives:

    To increase resilience of agro-pastoralists and SMEs against climate shocks by upscaling of appropriate grazing and feeding innovations.
    To increase capacity of county governments to implement climate resilient integrated landscape management strategies and plans to support agro-pastoralist communities.
    To improve capacity of county governments to develop local strategies/frameworks for drought resilient sector development compliant with national policies.

    b)   Current context
    SNV through the ICSIAPL project carried out gap analysis on integrated landscape management and drought feeding strategies in the three project counties in June 2021. The analysis sought to assess gaps that exists in coordination and implementation of integrated landscape management activities both at landscape and county leadership levels. Study findings indicate existence of inadequate methods of information dissemination regarding drought early warning, grazing management and landscape level restoration activities.
    Linking these strategies to commercialization, policies and climate change requires even a more structured instrument for information dissemination methods. Public awareness, advocacy and coordination among stakeholders is quite paramount in furtherance of behaviour change that will drive adoption of climate smart innovations and landscape level regeneration and investments towards sustainable production.
    Currently, counties have made progress in adopting digital communication travels, whether by email, WhatsApp, or other social media platforms. In addition, Vernacular radio broadcasting are also in use for sending messages to remote agro-pastoralist areas. These stations have presence in all the counties.
    c). Project communication and visibility Strategy
    At the stage of project approval, SNV developed a communication and visibility strategy that covers several audiences: Government of Kenya, other NGOs and projects, and donors. This is intended to provide guidance in developing county-based strategies as it is important to align but not necessarily cascading as the county level strategies will be required to exist post the project life.
    The purpose of Communications strategy
    This request for consultancy is to develop a communications strategy that is tailor made to counties to be able to send harmonised and targeted messages to the stakeholders and communities in various areas of development but more focused to innovations in forage production, livestock husbandry, landscape restoration and grazing management strategies and policies. The strategy shall also cover issues related to behaviour change and climate change adaptation.
    In principle, the communications strategy seeks to:

    Harmonise existing communication strategies, approaches, messaging tools at the counties
    Ensure gender and social inclusion in the communication strategies, approaches and messaging tools. Develop a resource plan for strategy implementation with proposed key activities, tools of delivery
    Develop and test communication strategy implementation plan with tools and techniques for monitoring.
    Embed mechanisms feedback handling

    The proposed activities are intended to assist the project and for sustainability- the counties to communicate the following key aspects:

    Awareness creation for community behaviour change
    Impact of innovations for the purpose of adoption and policy influence.
    Lessons learnt
    Enhance upscaling of certain innovations, technologies
    Awareness creation on innovations in forage management and ILM.
    Participation of women and youth in forage value chain, ILM & policy development
    Strategies for communicating with communities with mid- level education.
    Targeted messaging addressing mitigation and adaption to climate change
    Develop Social Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) materials

    Methodology:
    The consultant is required to propose an appropriate methodology to carry out strategy development. At the minimum, the methodology should be participatory and consider:

    Stakeholder analysis
    Situational analysis
    Audience mapping
    Strategic communication objectives
    Positioning of key themes
    In addition, the consultant will work closely with the county department responsible for communication to build capacity of counties in development of communication and dissemination strategies to strengthen county communications, information dissemination and awareness creation for the key themes:  grazing and drought feeding innovations & strategies and Integrated Landscape Management (ILM), climate smart agriculture and adaption to climate change

    Scope of work:
    The consultant will work closely with the SNV communications officer, County Technical Advisors, and the selected County representatives to develop specific county communication strategies and Social Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) materials. The specific activities to be carried out by the consultant will include but not limited to:

    Desk review of the existing communication strategies of the project and the selected counties and advise on their effectiveness and or point out the gaps.
    Develop the strategies where one does not exist or advise on changes to the existing one to focus on awareness creation regarding grazing and drought feeding innovations and strategies and ILM.
    Enhance the capacity of selected county staff on the process of participatory development of a communication strategy and action plan.
    Designing of Social Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) materials (videos/documentaries, policy briefs, success stories/cases, flyers, radio talk shows etc) as per the target   group (community and county level) for awareness creation on grazing and drought feeding innovations and ILM. – These will be determined as per the strategy developed and agreed. Consultant is however advised to quote on individual cost of the items for later consideration.
    Support in the development of evidence-based communication papers which include dissemination of best practices and lessons learned in ILM for policy development from ICSIAPL and other similar projects
    Through a participatory approach, validate the developed strategy with the aim of it being adopted for implementation together with other stakeholders involved.
    Propose an implementation plan attached to the strategies developed for the publicity of the SBCC materials

    Deliverables:

    A detailed workplan for the delivery of the assignment
    Inception report on the finding of the status of the communication strategies for each county and the proposed amendments.
    Three county specific communication strategies covering the scope of grazing and feed innovations, integrated landscape management and drought feeding strategies policy development. A gender lens needs to be considered.
    Proposed county specific implementation and dissemination plan of the strategy and materials developed respectively.
    Designing of SBCC materials for awareness creation targeted at adoption and policy influencing for different audiences identified
    County specific Reports on communication interventions and results from awareness creation on ILM and evidenced based policy influencing.   

    Specifically:

    Task 1: Delivery of the inception report, to include workplan (Within the first month)
    Task 2: Delivery of the developed strategies with proposed implementation plans (Within month 2 & 3 respectively)
    Task 3: Validation of the strategy, and development of draft materials (Month 4 & 5 respectively)
    Task 4: Feedback on materials, corrections, and finalisation (Month 6 & 7)
    Task 5: Delivery of the materials to SNV & the counties. Closure of the assignment (Month 8)  

    Qualifications and Experience:
    ICSIAPL is looking for a firm with proven experience (over 5 years) in development sector communication and has capacity/ technical expertise in but not limited to the following:

    Master’s in communications, public relations, or related discipline
    Training and experience in communications for development is an added advantage
    Experience in participatory development of communication and information dissemination strategies with government / non-governmental or community institutions
    Experience working in Arid and semi-Arid areas in a similar assignment
    Experience in dealing with County governments, Community organisations on use of natural resources and Landscape Management Participatory approaches with a focus to, ASALs,
    Experience in development of communication materials   for awareness creation (documentaries/ videos, case studies, policy briefs) focusing in development sector on results /evidence-based reporting.
    Knowledge /Experience in documenting integrated landscape/rangeland management including development of land use plans and grazing agreements
    Ability to organize and conduct trainings and technical workshops related to the sustainable use and protection of natural resources, livestock and or research
    Proven ability for team-working and multi-tasking; great facilitation, presentation, communication, and computational skills; resourcefulness, attention to details and client orientation.
    Understanding and experience in gender and youth mainstreaming is necessary.
    Proven writing and analytical skills; ability to initiate innovative approaches and originality at work; sound conceptual

    Additional Information Required:
    The following is required from the consultancy firm in response to these terms of reference as a basis for evaluation and selection of the suitable consultant:

    A technical and financial proposal
    A tentative work plan of the planned activities; including proposed number of days.
    CV(s) of the firms lead consultant and support or technical staff/consultant to be engaged
    Reference list of previous consultancies and relevant report and share samples of similar communication materials

    Duration:  

    The assignment is expected to run for a period 40 days maximum, spread over a period of 8 months, with payments to be spread through the period based on delivery of tasks accomplished.
    SNV will provide the successful consultant with logistical support while on field assignments, subject to prior approval of the workplan.

    Please apply by clicking on the “I AM INTERESTED” tab on this page and submitting a technical and financial proposal, tentative workplan and CVs of lead consultants in English.

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