Consultant- Baseline Assessment (Partnership Harmonised Indicators) at SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

Specific Objectives of the Assignment

• Establish quantitative baseline values for the identified Partnership Harmonised Indicators (PHIs) through the collection and analysis of primary data using agreed qualitative collection methods and generate qualitative insights on the functioning of the RA-PURE ecosystem in Kenya
• Review, validate, and, where necessary, refine the preliminary PHI values generated through the initial desk review by triangulating them with field-generated evidence collected through Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and update the values where necessary to ensure they accurately reflect the broader agro-energy ecosystem in Kenya.
• Provide a narrative analysis for each indicator value and interpretation, explaining its significance, context and relevance to the programme objectives. For example, where an indicator captures the number of knowledge products, the analysis should specify what those products are, who are the authors, include references or copies obtained from the organisations engaged by the consultant, and provide links to those that are publicly available or formally published, where applicable
• The Partnership Harmonised Indicators are quantitative indicators that have been developed based on the Partnership’s system signals. These system signals (also known as ‘signals of change’) are qualitative indicators that track whether the Partnership is moving the needle and starting to observe changes in the system.
• Kenya

Job Description Assignment overview and scope of work

• The consultant’s core objective is to conduct the Partnership’s baseline assessment of the PHIs and deliver a comprehensive baseline assessment report. The baseline study provides a robust reference point against which progress on the PHIs can be measured. The consultant will work closely with the Power for Food Partnership country teams, especially the MEL Advisors.
• The consultant shall review and utilise additional relevant existing country-level documentation (link mapping exercise report and gap analysis report) to inform the assignment, including but not limited to the baseline inception report.

Methodology

• The assessment shall apply a mixed-methods approach comprising Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). The consultant will build on existing evidence generated through the inception phase, preliminary PHI desk review, LINK mapping exercise, and ecosystem gap analysis.
• The baseline assessment is expected to include approximately 25–30 Key Informant Interviews with relevant stakeholders across the RA-PURE ecosystem, as well as two Focus Group Discussions involving selected system actors. The final sampling approach, stakeholder categories, and distribution of KIIs and FGDs will be agreed upon during the inception phase in consultation with the Kenya Power For Food Partnership team.

The Partnership is using the following 11 PHIs for the baseline assessment:

• Number of knowledge products on RA-PURE co-created through multi-actor learning platforms
• The number of active learning platforms on RA-PURE integration
• Number of joint initiatives developed (pilots) by multiple system actors to support the early scaling of RA-PURE practices
• Number of joint initiatives implemented (wide-scale expansion) by multiple system actors to address key barriers to scaling RA-PURE solutions
• Number of RA-PURE products or services adopted by system actors
• Number of awareness, demonstration and promotional activities implemented by system actors to convince others like them to adapt their services and products in line with the RA-PURE nexus
• Number of farmers and agribusinesses adopting RA-PURE innovations and practices, including accessing RA-PURE services of inclusive evidence-based advocacy initiatives influencing policies on RA-PURE integration of farmers and agribusinesses adopting RA-PURE innovations and practices, including accessing RA-PURE services of individuals (champions) who actively try to convince others to adjust their practice in line with RA-PURE objectives.
• Value and type of investments leveraged to support RA PURE initiatives
• Number of policies, strategies, or regulatory frameworks integrating RA-PURE nexus principles.
• The preliminary PHI values generated through the initial desk review will serve as the starting point for the assignment. The consultant will review these preliminary values, collect additional field-based evidence through Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and use the findings to validate, refine, or update the existing values where necessary. The consultant will also establish baseline values for indicators where no preliminary values currently exist.
• In addition to the Partnership Harmonised Indicators (PHIs), the assessment may draw on relevant elements of the Kenya MEL framework to provide supplementary contextual insights These insights will complement the PHI analysis and will not constitute additional baseline indicators; however, the specific areas to be explored will be discussed and agreed upon during the inception phase.

Detailed Scope of Work and Deliverables

• The consultant will lead the implementation of a baseline assessment in consultation with the Kenya Power for Food Partnership team. The Power of Food Partnership envisions several key processes to be undertaken by the consultant during the baseline assessment, resulting in four key deliverables and results detailed in the table below. These services and deliverables are presented in the table below. The timeframes provided are indicative and will be finalised and agreed with the selected supplier during the inception phase.

Roles And Responsibilities

• The power for food partnership MEL team leads on the design of the baseline methodology, including KII and FGD interview guides, to ensure consistency across the four implementing countries. The consultant will provide feedback and support contextualisation of the tools and methodology to reflect the Kenyan RA-PURE ecosystem while maintaining alignment with the broader Partnership framework. The consultant will lead the data collection, analysis and reporting of the baseline in consultation with the Power for Food Partnership team. The main point of contact will be the Kenya MEL and System transformation Lead.

Qualifications Required Skills and Expertise

• We are looking for a consultant/consultancy firm with demonstrable experience of carrying out qualitative, participatory data collection methodologies in complex systems. The ideal candidate has the following experience and expertise:
• Demonstrates deep understanding of agri-energy context, including Regenerative Agriculture, Productive Use of Renewable Energy (RA–PURE) as separate and integrated systems.
• Good understanding of Kenya’s agriculture, renewable energy, climate resilience, and policy environment.
• Proven experience designing and facilitating participatory assessments, including FGDs and KIIs.
• Strong qualitative research and data collection skills, including experience designing and facilitating Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), surveys, and other participatory research approaches.
• Stakeholder engagement and facilitation – ability to work with diverse actors (farmers, private sector, financial institutions, and partners) and capture perspectives effectively
• Project coordination – ability to manage timelines, collaborate with country teams, and deliver within programme realities
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills in English, including the ability to triangulate findings from multiple data sources
• Demonstrated ability to analyse collaboration dynamics, partnership functionality, barriers to systems integration, and enabling environments for scaling innovations.
• Previous experience working on donor-funded programmes or similar assignments within Kenya or the East African region will be an added advantage
• Entities with an established presence or vetted network of consultants will be given strong preference.