Purpose of the assignment
The purpose of this assignment is to share the program’s narrative of gender transformation and demonstrate its influence on individuals in rural and marginalized communities. This will be accomplished through the creation of digital stories in the form of compelling videos, photos, and text within the investment portfolio. The aim is to effectively portray the significant accomplishments made by 1 Company in the portfolio from Kenya. Highlight the obstacles faced in integrating gender perspectives, extract valuable lessons learned, provide recommendations from the company involved, and capture captivating digital narratives that capture the essence of the investment portfolio. This assignment contributes to the expanding knowledge base of GLI (Gender Leadership and Innovation) and offers practical suggestions for leadership and resource mobilization.
Scope of Work
This assignment will shed light on the role of women in accessing energy in Kenya. Despite facing unique challenges, women have been actively involved in efforts to increase energy access in the country. By examining their experiences, contributions, and the barriers they have overcome, we aim to highlight the importance of gender inclusion in the context of energy access and showcase the transformative impact it has on women within fragile context.
To achieve the envisaged objective, the consultant under the overall supervision of AECF will:
Conduct an in-depth literature review of recent AECF reports, gender analysis reports, and documentation related to the selected companies in focus.
Develop data collection tools to address any information gaps identified during the literature review.
Conduct field visits to the selected companies to validate the data gathered from the literature review, prepare success or failure stories, and analyze the relevant information and develop compelling digital stories for the companies.
Prepare a draft publication featuring the assessment findings and the digital stories using a mix of text, visuals, and multimedia content.
Conduct validation meeting with respective companies to ensure the draft publication reflects the company’s experiences and perspectives.
Develop a set of practical recommendations and guidelines for integrating gender considerations in REACT SSA Programming in similar contexts.
Prepare a final comprehensive publication that incorporates the validated findings, company stories, achievements, lessons learned, recommendations, and conclusions.
Prepare a comprehensive presentation for disseminating the assessment findings, recommendations and the process undertaken to the company, AECF and another stakeholders/partner.
Specific Deliverables and Expected output.
The consultant will deliver to AECF:
Deliverable
Description
Deadline
Inception Report
Submit an inception report that demonstrates understanding of the assignment, proposed methodology, and detailed work plan for the assessment and digital story development*.*
2nd October 2023
Approved data collection tools/assessment framework
Data collection tools, digital stories phototype anticipated and assessment framework to gather relevant information within the selected four companies for the study, approved by AECF
9th October, 2023
Field Reports
Field reports that summarize the findings, including data analysis, key insights, preliminary findings.
30th October, 2023
Draft Publication
Prepare a draft publication featuring the assessment findings and the digital stories using a mix of text, visuals, and multimedia content.
13th Nov, 2023
Validation Report
Edit and refine the one story for each company based on feedback from the companies and stakeholders.
24thth Nov, 2023
Final Publication in the form of digital stories
Incorporate feedback and finalize compelling digital stories that can be hosted online in the form of videos, photos and text highlighting the impact of gender inclusion initiatives within each company.
30th Nov, 2023
REACT SSA Program Recommendations
Summarize the key findings and offer practical actionable steps and guidelines to AECF on integrating gender considerations in fragile contexts.
4th Dec, 2023
Presentation
Deliver a comprehensive presentation of the assessment findings and recommendations
8th Dec, 2023
NB: The dates will be adjusted based on the actual contracting date.
Duration
The assignment will be conducted within a period of three months from the date of signing the contract.
Reporting
The consultant will report to the AECF Gender team.
Qualifications and experience
The consultant /firm should have.
At least 5 years of writing experience in digital story writing in a creative way for diverse audience.
A consultancy firm with a team of experts in technical writing, storytelling, photography, and copy editing.
Professional experience in investigative and human impact story writing, preferably in the field of renewable energy, gender, and development.
Experience and deep understanding of gender lens investing principles, strategies, and best practices and be knowledgeable about the intersection of gender and renewable energy.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts in a compelling and engaging manner.
Possess strong research and analytical skills to gather relevant information, conduct interviews, and extract meaningful insights from data. They should be able to identify key milestones, challenges, and lessons learned from the selected company.
A comprehensive understanding of gender issues, particularly in rural and marginalized communities with familiarity with the gender dynamics, challenges, and opportunities within these contexts.
Ability to navigate diverse cultural contexts and effectively engage with businesses from different backgrounds. Given the diverse communities and contexts involved, the consultant should possess cultural sensitivity and the ability to work with people from different backgrounds. This will facilitate effective communication, collaboration, and understanding of local perspectives.
Strong understanding of renewable energy technologies, policies, and programs, particularly in the context of Sub-Saharan Africa. Familiarity with the current trends, challenges, and opportunities in the renewable energy sector and the on communities and their potential to address gender inequalities.
Prior experience in documenting similar stories or working on gender-focused initiatives. This demonstrates their ability to handle the complexities of the assignment and deliver high-quality results.
Ability to manage timelines, prioritize tasks and ensure deliverables are met within the agreed scope.
Evaluation criteria
An evaluation committee will be formed by AECF which will include employees. All members will be bound by the same standards of confidentiality. Applicants should ensure that they fully respond to all criteria to be comprehensively evaluated. In deciding the final selection of qualified applicant, the technical quality of the proposal will be given a weighting of 80% based on the evaluation criteria below. Only the financial proposal of those applicants who qualify technically will be reviewed. The financial proposal will be allocated a weighting of 20% and the proposals will be ranked in terms of total points scored.
NO.
CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT
Weighted Award
TECHNICAL PROPOSAL
80
An understanding of the terms of reference
Demonstrate understanding of the assignment and expected outcomes.
10
Demonstrated understanding of developing digital stories
10
Methodology and work plan that will deliver the best value on the assignment
Soundness and feasibility of the proposed technical approach and methodology that provide comprehensive findings and analysis to document company stories, achievements, lessons learned, recommendations, and conclusions.
20
Realistic and well-structured timeline, clear identification of deliverables and milestones, and coherence with the intended programme goals.
10
Qualification and Experience
Qualification and experience of the consultant/team and evidence of relevant certification
10
Demonstrated experience and relevant services are undertaken by the applicant in past engagements with evidence links to previous work done / completion certificate
10
All the required registration and certification document and at least 3 signed reference letters of similar work done.
10
FINANCIAL PROPOSAL: Detailed showing level of effort of the team, Clarity, relevance, and reality to market value/ value for money of cost for the assignment (inclusive of any applicable tax, reimbursable, and travel where applicable).
20
Total Score
100
Proposal Submission
Interested companies/individuals must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:
Technical and Financial proposals should be submitted as separate documents.
Sample of past work: applicants are requested to submit a sample of three previous projects or links to the projects to demonstrate the experiences required by this Terms of Reference
As per the requirements in the Evaluation Criteria
ApplicationThe AECF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The AECF considers all interested candidates based on merit without regard to race, gender, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Apply via :
aecfprocurement@aecfafrica.org
