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 KOSAP

Driven by the imperative to provide equal opportunities across the entire Kenyan territory as key to achieving Kenya’s Vision 2030, and the national target of achieving universal access to electricity by 2026 and universal access to clean cooking solutions by 2028, the Government of Kenya (GoK) seeks to close the access gap by providing electricity and clean cooking services to remote, low density, and traditionally underserved areas of the country. The GoK intends to use US$150 million, in Kenya Shillings equivalent, of financing from the World Bank to deliver the Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project (KOSAP).

The KOSAP project promotes these objectives by supporting the deployment of clean cooking technologies for households, and the use of solar to drive the electrification of households, enterprises, community facilities, and water pumps. The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum (MoEP), Kenya Power and Lighting (KPLC) and the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) are implementing the project in 4 components:

1. US$78M: Mini-grids for Community Facilities, Enterprises, and Households
2. US$15.7M: Stand-alone Solar Systems and Clean Cooking Solutions for Households
3. US$21.3M: Stand-alone Solar Systems and Solar Water Pumps for Community Facilities
4. US$35M: Implementation Support and Capacity Building

SNV is the KOSAP Facilities Manager (KFM) for the Component 2 of the project. Component 2 consists of two sub-components; (i) sub-component 2A which is a Solar Service Providers Results-Based Financing (SSP RBF) Facility and (ii) sub-component 2B which is a Clean Cooking Solution Results-Based Financing (CCS RBF) Facility. The activities of Component 2 are aimed at increasing access to modern energy services in remote, low-density, and traditionally underserved territories of the country. The implementation period of the project started on November 23, 2018, and ends on May 31st, 2025.

These underserved areas, which cover the geographical scope of the KOSAP project, are identified as 14 counties, deemed ‘marginalized’ by the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA). Due to the remoteness and sometimes dispersed nature of the target populations and considering the socioeconomic profile and lifestyles of those residing in these counties. The KOSAP project is designed to address the high costs of developing the market infrastructure, low affordability of the potential users, and sustainability of service provision using an abundantly available renewable energy resource. These counties are: West Pokot, Turkana, Marsabit, Samburu, Isiolo, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Tana River, Lamu, Kilifi, Kwale, Taita Taveta and Narok.

The M&E Officer is responsible for the overall monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting oversight at the KOSAP Facilities Manager’s level. The officer will be expected to track and assess the progress of KOSAP RBF Facilities activities, measure the outcomes, and provide evidence-based information for decision-making and learning while documenting and packaging the knowledge for the benefit of the KFM and the sector at large. To achieve this, the M&E officer will play a key role in monitoring and analysing the results at two levels:

1. The KOSAP Facility Manager’s level: the overall performance of the RBF facilities, based on the results reported by the participating companies offering solar and clean cooking services.
2. Solar and clean cooking service provider’s level: field monitoring and verification of results against the RBF incentives provided by the Facility.

Roles and Responsibilities

Overall KFM M&E needs and tasks

• The M&E officer will have the overall responsibility of developing and maintaining the  KOSAP Component 2 M&E frameworks and systems for the generation of knowledge and evidence and the communication of project activities, achievements and lessons learned.
• The M&E officer will guide the overall monitoring, evaluation and learning strategy for the KOSAP Component 2 facilities; lead the implementation of the M&E function at the KFM and ensure timely and accurate reporting to the stakeholders, including the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum and the World Bank.
• Ensure the M&E’s framework, systems and plan align with the KOSAP Component 2 Theory of Change (ToC); develop appropriate indicators and methodologies to assess whether the expected changes are occurring as envisioned in the ToC; develop a dynamic system of learning and adaptation and communicating the outputs.
• Improve the Facility Implementation Manuals as needed to align the M&E-related aspects of the KFM tasks and operations.
• Support the development of the results-oriented KFM workplan in line with the KOSAP project timelines, KFM tasks and responsibilities and regularly monitor and review its implementation. 

Solar and clean cooking RBF facilities

• Work closely with the service providers companies when developing their market entry funds workplan and budget, ensuring clear market entry activities, verifiable milestones, and the implementation plan in line with the facilities implementation manuals.
• Monitor the implementation of the market entry funds workplan, by carrying out regular field monitoring visits and reporting on the activities that the service providers are undertaking in the KOSAP counties.
• Develop a robust methodology for verifying the milestones and ground operations as reported by the service providers in the KOSAP counties.
• Coordinate with Senior Officer and Analyst to ensure data-rich knowledge management, analysis and reporting of the key metrics and tracking of the key indicators.
• Working together with the Senior Officer and Analyst, improve the service provider’s monthly and quarterly reporting systems including the qualitative and quantitative data requirements.
• Survey the participating service providers and other stakeholders to collect relevant data as needed.   
• Working together with the RBF Facilities teams, regularly monitor and review project activities to ensure they are on track with the established plans and identify and address any issues or challenges that may arise during implementation.

KFM Data system and management

• Working closely with the Senior Data Officer, develop a robust Management Information system for tracking and reporting the solar and clean cooking service provider companies’ milestones and achievements in the KOSAP counties, including the market infrastructure development, training, marketing activities, and community engagement.
• Coordinate with the Senior Data Officer in developing a data aggregation, reporting, and visualisation tool for use by key stakeholders including the MoEP, World Bank, industry players and the public.
• Ensure the quality and integrity of M&E data through rigorous validation and verification processes.
• Implement quality control measures to maintain the accuracy of collected information.

KFM Finance and Administration

• Work closely with the KFM finance officer to enhance accountability in Market Entry Funds utilization and expense reporting by providing a second layer of expense reports verification through activities monitoring, milestones verification and reporting.
• The M&E officer will be responsible for the verification of the milestones reported in the utilization of the Market Entry Funds disbursed to the companies, as part of the financial reporting and funds accounting.

Environmental and Social Safeguards

• Review and update the existing data collection, management, and reporting systems for the E&S safeguards support function.
• Work closely with the Safeguards Specialist in consolidating gender-sensitive project progress reports.

• Academic qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation or a related field is required (a master’s degree or higher is preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years (preferably two years in the development sector) of work experience in advisory, business development support, market development, and working with the private sector.
• A strong understanding of the impact financing and performance grant workings especially the result-based financing in the energy sector.
• Experience working in the energy access sector, especially off-grid solar and clean cooking technology.
• Experience working with the fund manager, grant facilities or other financing institutions will be an added advantage.
• Experience in impact reporting and case study development
• A strong understanding and experience in managing M&E processes and data for market development and business development support.
• Demonstrate skills in data management and learning tools/systems.
• Ability to work in a busy environment and deliver quality results when under pressure.
• Ability to effectively engage with the private sector and development partners.
• Highly motivated self-starter with strong organizational skills and can work under minimum supervision.
• Strong strategic decision-making and excellent communication skills (written and oral), including reporting and presentation skills.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English.
• Willingness and ability to regularly travel to the 14 KOSAP counties for the field monitoring visit and stakeholders’ engagement.

Contract Type: National Employment Contract
Contract Duration: 18 months

Expected Start Date: ASAP

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya with travels in-country.

How to apply:

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by clicking on the “I AM INTERESTED” tab on this page and submitting your CV and cover letter in English before  7th February 2024. 

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