About SNV

SNV is a mission-driven global development partner, rooted in the contexts and societies where we work. Inspired by the transformational principles and objectives set out by the SDGs, we are committed to building resilient agri-food systems that deliver food security and adequate nutrition; to increasing the reliability and availability of water and sanitation at an acceptable quantity and quality; and to improving access to affordable and sustainable energy for all. In doing so, we aim to strengthen institutions, markets and effective governance within and across the agri-food, energy, and water sectors, reducing gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enabling adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.

We are one team of over 1,600 people, the vast majority of whom come from the contexts where we work, in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia. Together, we are committed to effective and efficient stewardship of resources and maximising positive, lasting impacts.

Our ability to deliver results rests on our robust foundation of experience, knowledge, evidence and learning; our commitment to strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships; and the relationships and trust of those we work alongside.

Our core values of people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and inclusion, are fundamental to who we are, and what we do. This is reflected in our vision and mission, and strategy, which sets out our aspirations and commitments as our compass towards 2030.

For more information on our operations in Kenya and SNV generally visit our website: www.snv.org

About EEP Africa

The Energy and Environment Partnership Trust Fund (EEP Africa) is a clean energy financing facility hosted and managed by the Nordic Development Fund (NDF) with funding from Austria, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, NDF and Switzerland. It is guided by a vision for a climate resilient, zero-carbon future with the aim of contributing to achievement of the Paris Climate Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The immediate objective is to enhance clean energy access, development and investment, with a particular focus on benefitting vulnerable and underserved groups.

EEP Africa provides risk tolerant early-stage grant financing for locally driven innovative clean energy projects, technologies and business and delivery models in Southern and East Africa. Since 2010, EEP Africa has committed more than EUR 60 million to over 270 pioneering projects, creating over 11,600 jobs, improving energy access for more than 5 million people, and avoiding 1.8 million tonnes of CO2e.

EEP Africa launched the 2023 Call for Proposals in April 2023 and the process has closed in August 2023, with the shortlisted applicants being taken to Investment Committee for final decision-making mid-September 2023. Once an agreement has been reached, successful applicants will move into contracting stage.

During proposal stage, applicants submitted a draft excel file capturing high-level results aligned with the EEP Africa results framework and MEL guidelines. During contracting stage, applicants will then be required to refine their proposed results which will be finalised in Annex IV.

SNV, as service provider to EEP Africa, is managing the evaluation process and requests support from one or a team of technical experts to review finalise Annex IV submissions with the successful applicants.

Objective

The objective of this assignment is to review and finalise the Annex IV for all contracts in collaboration with the applicants, the EEP Africa portfolio managers and EEP Africa MEL Advisor, adhering to the EEP Africa MEL Guidelines and results framework.

Scope of work

The technical expert(s) is required to review the submitted Annex IV files by applicants during contracting stage, provide feedback to the applicants together with the portfolio managers and help to finalise the file ready for contracting. Annex IV typically covers only one or max. two technologies per applicant. Technologies include the following:

• Residential electricity access (solar lanterns, solar home systems)
• Productive use of energy (PUE) technologies (mainly solar)
• Mini-grids (based on renewable energy sources)
• Other power generation (based on RES),
• Clean cooking (improved biomass stoves, advanced biomas stoves, electric cooking, ethanol and other biofuels, biogas)
• Biodigesters
• (Electric) mobility

Timelines

The assignment would need to be undertaken between 1 October and 15 December 2023.

Deliverables

By 15 December 2023:

• Review (incl. verification of calculations for applications), feedback and finalised Annex IV files for 35 to 40 applicants
• Level of Effort = 1-2 days per applicant

EEP Africa is looking for one or a team of technical experts with the following qualifications:

• A university degree in a relevant discipline
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in MEL and results calculations/verification for energy access technologies
• Demonstrated experience in MEL, ideally with other grant funds
• Practical experience working with impact measurement in Sub-Saharan Africa is a plus
• Proven MS Office excel skills
• Excellent English language skills

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking on the “I AM INTERESTED” tab on this page and submitting an application letter and CV that contains three referees in English before 22nd September 2023.

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.
• We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.
• SNV Kenya does not require you to undergo any medical test prior to employment