GREEN ENERGY FOR WOMEN AND YOUTH RESILENCE IN UGANDA AND KENYA (ACCF PROJECT) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – OUTPUT BASED CONSULTANCIES

  1. AVSI Foundation is seeking to engage two consulting firms/training institutes/incubation centers to carry out the following fixed-term assignments within the framework of the project “Green energy for women and youth resilience in Uganda and Kenya”, funded by the African Climate Change Fund (ACCF) of the African Development Bank (AfDB).
  • Consultancy service for training youth and women in business and entrepreneurship skills in the sustainable energy value chain in Uganda;
  • Consultancy service for training youth and women in business and entrepreneurship skills in the sustainable energy value chain in AVSI Foundation now invites consulting firms/training institutes/incubation centers to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned services. Interested consulting firms shall provide information on their qualifications and experience, demonstrating their ability to undertake the assignment.
  1. The eligibility criteria, the establishment of a short list and the selection procedure shall be in conformity with the African Development Bank’s Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations, approved by the Bank’s Boards on 14 October 2015, and available on the Bank Website at http://www.afdb.org. Please note that interest expressed by an individual Consultant does not imply any obligation on the part of the Grant Recipient to include it in the shortlist.
  1. The estimated duration for service is 12 months and the start date is 1st July 2021.
  1. Expressions of interest must be received at the address below no later than 31st May 2021 at 17.00hrs EAT and specifically mentioning: “Consultancy service for training youth and women in business and entrepreneurship skills in the sustainable energy value chain in Uganda”; Or “Consultancy service for training youth and women in business and entrepreneurship skills in the sustainable energy value chain in Kenya”.
To the attention of: The Country Representative Or The Country Representative
  AVSI Foundation in Kenya   AVSI Foundation in Uganda
  Thika Road exit 8, St Kizito Building   Plot 1119, Ggabba Road
  P.O Box 75900618, Nairobi Kenya   P.O Box 6785, Kampala, Uganda
  E-mail: [email protected]   E-mail : [email protected]
                       
  With [email protected] in copy   With [email protected] in copy
                       

 

  1. Please note that AVSI Foundation is seeking to engage also two consulting firms/training institutes/incubation centers to carry out the following fixed-term assignments:
  • Consultancy services for coaching and mentoring youth and women employed or self-employed in the sustainable energy value chain in Uganda;
  • Consultancy service for coaching and mentoring youth and women employed or self-employed in the sustainable energy value chain in Kenya.

Consultancy firms/training institutes/incubation centers who will apply for both consultancies (consultancy service for training youth and women and consultancy services for coaching and mentoring youth and women) will be given priority.

TERMS OF REFERENCE – CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR TRAINING YOUTH AND WOMEN IN BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS IN THE SUSTAINABLE ENERGY VALUE CHAIN (SEVC) IN UGANDA

Location: Uganda

Scope of Work

AVSI is hiring a consulting firm/training institute/incubation center to train youth and women in business skills and entrepreneurship skills in the sustainable energy value chain in Uganda. The consultant will be contracted by AVSI to provide business skills training using the business model canvas.

This assignment aims to recruit a partner consulting firm/training institute/incubation center to train 1000 youth and women micro-entrepreneurs (owners/managers) and 200 youth and women employed in the SEVC in Uganda. The consulting firm/training institute/incubation center proposed team will receive a training of trainers (ToT) and will have to utilize a specific training module developed within the framework of the project.

 

The training module will include the following topics:

  • Entrepreneurship mindset growth;
  • Financial literacy;
  • Business start-up;
  • Business modelling and strategy development (business model canvas) for businesses in the SEVC;
  • Basic business records and accounting;
  • Sustainable business financing;
  • Technical skills specific to the selected enterprises within the SEVC.

Each training session will be constituted of a minimum of 20 participants for 5-days training session.

Tasks

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the consulting firm/training institute/incubation center will:

  • Be trained through a ToT in effectively delivering training to project beneficiaries;
  • Conduct a capability assessment of entrepreneurs to help AVSI and sustainable energy companies select the ones with high potential for capacity building and support;
  • Prepare a detailed schedule of trainings to be delivered;
  • Train the selected MSMEs to develop their business plan;
  • Report on each implemented training.

The consultant will be supported by AVSI’s local project officer in Uganda.

Deliverables

The consulting firm/training institute/incubation center will provide the following deliverables:

  • Inception meeting report describing how the consultants will undertake the assignment and a proposed work plan;
  • Monthly reports to be submitted every 5th day of the next month which should include the following documents for each delivered training:

o  The detailed list of participants;

o  Pre and post-test evaluation results for each participant;

o  Description of the trainings with evaluation and final recommendations.

  • Final report with key lessons learned.

Qualification and experience of the supplier

The Uganda based consultancy firm/training institute/incubation center is expected to have:

  • Proven track record in training youth – male and female – led MSMEs;
  • Experience in inspiring and motivating youth with a strong focus on gender equality;
  • Good understanding of access to energy and related issues in rural areas;
  • A team of experienced trainers specialized in business planning, strategy, marketing and soft skills;
  • A team of trainers conversant in English, Luo, Luganda, Runyankole, Busoga and Kiswahili;
  • Strong organizational, event coordination and project management experience;
  • Ability to work independently and willingness to learn;
  • Willingness to spend time in remote rural areas of Uganda;
  • Experience working with local and international teams preferred.

Duration/timeline for the assignment

The consultancy assignment requires up to 400 man-days over a period of 12 months, starting from 1st July 2021.

Conditions

  • Consultant must be based in Uganda;
  • Consulting/professional fees for a maximum of 400 man-days will be paid;
  • AVSI will provide transportation for travel outside the duty station;
  • AVSI will provide needed materials – stationeries and documents – to support the deliverables.

Evaluation criteria and application procedure

Candidates will be assessed against the following criteria:

  • Experience in training in business and entrepreneurship skills and other relevant soft skills;
  • Practical experience in training youth micro-entrepreneurs with focus on gender equality;
  • Practical experience in training businesses within the SEVC will be considered as advantage;
  • Demonstrated experience in developing basic business plans using the business model canvas;
  • Availability of a team of at least 8 trainers each with minimum 2 years of proven experience in training;
  • Availability of a team of at least 8 trainers who are fluent in English, Luo, Luganda, Runyankole, Busoga and Kiswahili (oral and written).

Interested candidates should send their applications (5 pages maximum, excluding annexes) to [email protected] (Uganda) with [email protected] in copy no later than 31st May 2021 at 17.00hrs EAT. The applications should include:

  • Cover letter explaining how the firm meets the evaluation criteria mentioned above;
  • Capability statement including details of similar assignments already carried out;
  • A technical proposal indicating their methodology for delivering the assignment;
  • A financial proposal for conducting the assignment;
  • Three professional references;
  • CVs of selected trainers with details about languages known and experience in delivering trainings (as annexes).

Applications received after the deadline mentioned above will not be considered.

TERMS OF REFERENCE – CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR TRAINING YOUTH AND WOMEN IN BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS IN THE SUSTAINABLE ENERGY VALUE CHAIN (SEVC) IN KENYA

 

Location: Kenya

Scope of Work

AVSI is hiring a consulting firm/training institute/incubation center to train youth and women in business skills and entrepreneurship skills in the sustainable energy value chain in Kenya. The consultant will be contracted by AVSI to provide business skills training using the business model canvas.

This assignment aims to recruit a partner consulting firm/training institute/incubation center to train 1000 youth and women micro-entrepreneurs (owners/managers) and 200 youth and women employed in the SEVC in Kenya. The consulting firm/training institute/incubation center proposed team will receive a training of trainers (ToT) and will have to utilize a specific training module developed within the framework of the project.

The training module will include the following topics:

  • Entrepreneurship mindset growth;
  • Financial literacy;
  • Business start-up;
  • Business modelling and strategy development (business model canvas) for businesses in the SEVC;
  • Basic business records and accounting;
  • Sustainable business financing;
  • Technical skills specific to the selected enterprises within the SEVC.

Each training session will be constituted of a minimum of 20 participants for 5-days training session.

Tasks

Under the supervision of the Assistant Program Manager, the consulting firm/training institute/incubation center will:

  • Be trained through a ToT in effectively delivering training to project beneficiaries;
  • Conduct a capability assessment of entrepreneurs to help AVSI and sustainable energy companies select the ones with high potential for capacity building and support;
  • Prepare a detailed schedule of trainings to be delivered;
  • Train the selected MSMEs to develop their business plan;
  • Report on each implemented training.

The consultant will be supported by AVSI’s local project officer in Kenya.

Deliverables

The consulting firm/training institute/incubation center will provide the following deliverables:

  • Inception meeting report describing how the consultants will undertake the assignment and a proposed work plan;
  • Monthly reports to be submitted every 5th day of the next month which should include the following documents for each delivered training:

o  The detailed list of participants;

o  Pre and post-test evaluation results for each participant;

o  Description of the trainings with evaluation and final recommendations.

  • Final report with key lessons learned.

Qualification and experience of the supplier

The Kenya based consultancy firm/training institute/incubation center is expected to have:

  • Proven track record in training youth – male and female – led MSMEs;
  • Experience in inspiring and motivating youth with a strong focus on gender equality;
  • Good understanding of access to energy and related issues in rural areas;
  • A team of experienced trainers specialized in business planning, strategy, marketing and soft skills;
  • A team of trainers conversant in the following languages: English and Kiswahili;
  • Strong organizational, event coordination and project management experience;
  • Ability to work independently and willingness to learn;
  • Willingness to spend time in remote rural areas of Kenya;
  • Experience working with local and international teams preferred.

Duration/timeline for the assignment

The consultancy assignment requires up to 400 man-days over a period of 12 months, starting from 1st July 2021.

Conditions

  • Consultant must be based in Kenya;
  • Consulting/professional fees for a maximum of 400 man-days will be paid;
  • AVSI will provide transportation for travel outside the duty station;
  • AVSI will provide needed materials – stationeries and documents – to support the deliverables.

Evaluation criteria and application procedure

Candidates will be assessed against the following criteria:

  • Experience in training in business and entrepreneurship skills and other relevant soft skills;
  • Practical experience in training youth micro-entrepreneurs with focus on gender equality;
  • Practical experience in training businesses within the SEVC will be considered as advantage;
  • Demonstrated experience in developing basic business plans using the business model canvas;
  • Availability of a team of at least 8 trainers each with minimum 2 years of proven experience in training;
  • Availability of a team of at least 8 trainers who are fluent in English and Kiswahili (oral and written).

Interested candidates should send their applications (5 pages maximum, excluding annexes) to the following email: [email protected] (Kenya) with [email protected] in copy no later than 31st May 2021 at 17.00hrs EAT. The applications should include:

  • Cover letter explaining how the firm meets the evaluation criteria mentioned above;
  • Capability statement including details of similar assignments already carried out;
  • A technical proposal indicating their methodology for delivering the assignment;
  • A financial proposal for conducting the assignment;
  • Three professional references;
  • CVs of selected trainers with details about languages known and experience in delivering trainings (as annexes).

Applications received after the deadline mentioned above will not be considered.