1. The GIZ – Energy Solution for Displacement Setting (ESDS) Project is looking for a consulting firm who are eligible to participate in this public bid, are herewith requested to submit their proposals “Consultancy service to conduct a baseline assessment

Invitation to Bid

Reference No. 83361416

The GIZ – Energy Solution for Displacement Setting (ESDS) Project is looking for a consulting firm who are eligible to participate in this public bid, are herewith requested to submit their proposals “Consultancy service to conduct a baseline assessment and feasibility study for market-based household energy access interventions in Gambella refugee settlements’’.

Interested bidders who fulfill the following criteria can request the bid document starting from Monday, 31^st of August 2020, 8:30am via an email address: pcc@giz.de

Qualification and experience of Experts

Team Leader

• Masters’ Degree in energy, environment planning, engineering, or a related field;
• Very good business language skills in English and fluency in Amharic;
• 10 years of professional experience in the energy sector in Ethiopia;
• 3 years of experience in working in humanitarian settings on household energy access, and market-based approaches, e.g. energy kiosks;
• 3 years of experience of collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data from small to large-scale sample surveys baseline/ feasibility studies in the energy sector, particularly in the context of rural and displaced populations;
• 3 years of management/leadership experience as a project team leader;
• One year of experience in working in remote areas in Ethiopia in Gambella region;
• 5 years of experience in working with development partners such as GIZ;
• Able to provide evidence of producing high quality assessment/evaluation reports in English and complying with tight timeframes.  

Expert 1: Energy Expert

• Masters’ Degree in energy, electrical engineering, environmental studies or a related field;
• Very good business language skills in English and fluency in Amharic;
• 7 years of professional experience in the energy sector in Ethiopia and 3 years of experience in working in humanitarian settings on household energy access, and market-based approaches, e.g. energy kiosks;
• 3 years of specific professional experience of collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data from small to large-scale sample surveys baseline/ feasibility studies in the energy sector, particularly in the context of rural and displaced populations;
• Two years of experience in working in Gambella region and/or South Sudan;
• Able to provide evidence of producing high quality designs for the intended project

Expert 2: Socio Economic Expert

• Masters’ Degree in Sociology, Economics, Business Administration or related field of studies;
• Very good business language skills in English and fluency in Amharic;
• 5 years of professional experience in private sector engagement in rural areas and conducting economic feasibility analyses for market-based approaches, considering environmental and social sustainability;
• 3 years of experience in similar assignments of collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data from small to large-scale sample surveys baseline/ feasibility studies particularly in the context of rural and displaced populations;

• Experience in business modelling, business proposal writing and familiar with governmental laws and regulations in establishing private entities (Cooperatives, unions and associations etc);
• One year of experience in working in Gambella region and/or South Sudan;
• Able to provide evidence of producing high quality reports.

Short-term data collection expert pool with minimum 4, maximum 8 members

• Degree in renewable energy (cooking energy and solar), sociology, migration, economics and other relevant subjects;
• Significant experience in undertaking desk reviews and field research, data base development, as well as rapid assessments and evaluations in the energy sector in a displacement context;
• Proven proficiency in collecting data in sensitive environments, such as displacement settings, and working with MS Office, including excel, and relevant data collection and analysis tools.
• Working experience in displacement settings, particularly in Gambella Region.

Firm Experience

At least four experiences of similar types and complexity. The firm is expected to submit the necessary credentials (Experience Letters, Certificate of completions etc) witnessing the requirement.

All bids must be delivered/submitted physically to the address below at or before 4:00pm local time on Monday, 14^th of September 2020.

German Development Cooperation

GIZ Office, Kazanchis, Bloor Tower, 9^th Floor,

Nearby Jupiter Hotel

P.O.Box 100009

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Bidders should submit their Technical and Financial Proposals as per the issued tender document.

GIZ ESDS Project reserves the right to cancel the bid fully or partially.