Junior Energy Consultant for County Energy Planning (CEP) Project at Practical Action Kenya

Consultancy Objective
The main objective of this consultancy is to:

• In collaboration with the county government and the Sustainable Energy Technical Assistance(SETA ) project provide technical support in conducting baseline survey activities that serve as a basis for the development of CEPs
• To conduct assessment studies on the status of clean cooking at county level, in relation to specific fuels and technologies.
• Conduct an analysis of key nexus sectors that have been chosen by respective counties as a focus for the CEP solution development
• Provide thematic expertise in key areas of Least Cost Electrification, clean cooking, gender and Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency

Consultancy scope/ Key Deliverables

• Working under the supervision of the project manager and senior energy planning experts, the junior consultant will be responsible for the following duties:
• Conduct literature review and analysis of key national and county energy policies and acts, county energy profiles, The County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP), census reports and other such documents that serve as a basis for energy planning
• Undertaking stakeholder mapping in the counties
• Support primary data collection in the counties including household surveys, key informant interviews and focus group discussions. This will include supervising field enumerators to ensure timely quality data collection
• Support in data cleaning and preliminary analysis
• Provide support to the county planning teams in the organization of community engagement workshops and other convening activities
• Taking notes and minutes in technical meetings
• Under the guidance of the Impact and Influence teamseam,Support in monitoring evaluation, learning and communication activities
• Any other relevant duties that might be assigned by the PM or senior energy consultant from time to time

Time Frame and Key Deliverables

• Overall, the assignment shall be undertaken and completed within 8 months upon signing of the contract.

Requirements

• A graduate in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Climate change, Business Development, or other relevant fields.
• Post graduate qualifications may also be considered.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili, with the ability to conduct research and analysis as well as stakeholder engagement.
• Prior experience in similar roles will be an added advantage.
• Mastery PowerPoint, Word and Excel experience.