SNV is a not-for-profit international development organization. Founded in the Netherlands 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in more than 26 of countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses, and organizations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.
SNV, Netherlands Development Organization, is operating in Ethiopia since the 1970s. Currently, SNV Ethiopia is working in eight regional states and the two city administrations of Ethiopia, providing technical assistance and program implementation in Agriculture, WASH, and Energy Sectors. SNV is an open and learning organization that focuses on improving the lives of Ethiopian through a market based approach inclusive of women and youth. In its new Strategic Plan period (2019 – 2022), SNV will more explicitly aim for systems change including strengthening institutions and kick-starting markets that help many more to escape poverty beyond our projects. For more information on SNV’s operations, visit our website: www.snvworld.org.
National Biogas Programme of Ethiopia (NBPE) has been under implementation since 2009 in 4 large regional states of Ethiopia, namely Amhara, Oromia, SNNPR and Tigray, funded by DGIS through the Africa Biogas Partnership Programme (ABPP). The Government of Ethiopia also provided funding in it phase II for the investment incentive (subsidy) for end-users. NBPE Phase II ended in March 2019. Hivos was the fund manager and SNV provided technical assistance.
Consultancy Objective
The assignment is to develop a Federal Bio-digester Policy for Ethiopia, which defines the framework of the programme and outlines the modality of implementation by regional and sub-regional governments.
Specific objectives of the assignments are:
a) To articulate the multiple benefits of the bio-digester technology for the country and the linkages as well as the mechanisms of cooperation or integration with different sectors like livestock/agriculture, forestry, health, women empowerment, youth employment and entrepreneurship development as well as its contribution to the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) document of Ethiopia for the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.
b) To articulate the national vision and the road map or framework for the bio-digester sector development, setting up major policy elements that enhance bio-digester market development in the country.
c) To define the interplay of different players from the government, civil society and private sector, with clear roles and responsibilities of government agencies at federal, regional and sub-regional levels.
d) To identify possible financial sources for continuity and scale up of the programme, including the carbon revenue, already being generated and will potentially be generated.
Job Requirements
For screening of applicants for detailed assessment, applicants must fulfil:
1) the applicant must be a legally registered national consulting firm;
2) the applicant must have min. 3 years of operation completed;
3) The bid must be submitted in 2 separate envelopes for technical and financial proposals, and
4) The following documents must be submitted:
- Organisational profile;
- Team composition and the roles and responsibilities;
- Updated CVs highlighting the qualifications and experiences; and
- Proposed detailed work activities and work schedule.
How to Apply
The detailed terms of reference and information on how to apply can be obtained by clicking the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HagL5w1kWtUidDe4KJbGAmDSKEZiruP2/view?usp=sharing
Both the technical and financial proposals should be in a separate sealed and stamped envelope by writing the name of the specific assignment.
2% withholding tax will be deducted from the consultant fees at the source and will be paid by SNV – Ethiopia, assuming a TIN number and license can be provided.
Proposals must be received by SNV Addis Ababa office to the address below no later than 5:00 PM on 25 January, 2020.
All submissions should be sent to: SNV Ethiopia, Human Resource Office, Africa Avenue; In front of the Millennium Hall; Next to the new Ethiopian Airlines five-star hotel under construction; 200 meter from the main road at the right side; telephone: +251 (0)11 616 6232
For any clarification and questions use the following email : [email protected].
SNV Ethiopia reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
NB. All submissions shall be in hard copy. Soft copy submission will not be accepted.
More Information
- Address Addis Ababa
