Consultancy on the Development of an E-driver Training Manual for Public Transport Systems at Flone Initiative

Scope of Work

Phase 1: Review and Contextual Analysis

• Develop data collection tools.
• Conduct desk review and analysis of e-driver operational materials.
• Interview industry players (e-mobility, ICEV, transport workers, disability organisations).
• Conduct FGDs with public transport users, including persons with disabilities.
• Analyse data to identify features of a practical e-driver training manual.

Phase 2: Development of the Training Manual

• Create a training manual addressing both soft and hard skills to ensure e-drivers remain efficient, safe, and effective.

Phase 3: Validation of the Manual

• Convene a validation exercise with 20 e-mobility stakeholders to refine the manual.

Phase 4: Capacity Building

• Organize a capacity-building workshop to train Flone staff on the application of the manual.

 Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in developing training manuals focused on EV operations & maintenance.
• Expertise in qualitative & quantitative research approaches.
• Familiarity with disability equity, public transport, and urban development.
• Previous work experience in public transport is an added advantage.