Ashden Climate Solutions is hiring Project Support Consultants based in Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia: Apply Now!
Application Deadline: 7 May 2025
Ashden Climate Solutions is hiring Project Support Consultants based in Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia: Apply Now!
Overview
As part of the Transforming Humanitarian Energy Access (THEA) programme, funded by the UK Government Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) through the Transforming Energy Access (TEA) platform, which is managed by Carbon Trust, Ashden are seeking consultant(s) with experience in humanitarian energy access to support a number of refugee-led clean energy initiatives in Uganda, Kenya and Ethiopia.
Purpose of the Consultants
To strengthen project delivery, ensure real-time monitoring, and enhance local engagement, Ashden seeks to contract Settlement-Based Project Support Consultants to assist with ongoing activities implemented by the selected THEA grantees.
The Project Support Consultants will support Ashden and its grantees to:
- Monitor the implementation of activities by the different grantees.
- Ensure timely progress of planned activities.
- Facilitate documentation, feedback, and communication between Ashden and Refugee Led Enterprises.
- Act as a local liaison for coordination and accountability.
- Understand grantees technical assistance (TA) needs and identify suitable TA programmes or providers.
The grantees fall into two groups:
Inclusive investment pilots (IIPs) of £10,000 plus TA and comms support, which will be awarded to twelve refugee-led clean energy projects in Kenya (3), Uganda (6) and Ethiopia (3), (both enterprise and not-for-profit), to test different business- and energy delivery models in displacement settings.
Refugee-led Energy Enterprise Accelerator (REEA) grants of £25,000 plus TA and comms support, which will be awarded to six refugee-led energy enterprises in Uganda (3), Kenya (2) and Ethiopia (1), to demonstrate how, with the right support in place, refugee-led clean energy initiatives can achieve impact and scale.
Key Responsibilities
The Consultants will:
- Support the assigned THEA grantees to adopt and implement required policy and procedure to manage their proposed project and grant funding (e.g. adopting suitable safeguarding or health and safety policies; developing simple financial management systems).
- Work with Ashden and THEA grantees to identify suitable suppliers and guide grantees through the procurement process.
- Understand the TA and communications training/support which THEA grantees require, and support Ashden to identify suitable local providers (where possible).
- Facilitate communication between Ashden and THEA grantees, ensuring timely submission of reports and sharing of insights.
- Support the THEA grantees in organising or attending community-level meetings or events, including stakeholder engagement.
- Monitor project activities by the assigned THEA grantees, including monthly field visits and more regular informal check-ins via phone call/WhatsApp/email.
- Track progress of deliverables and timelines, flagging delays or risks to the THEA Project Coordinator.
- Support data collection as required for monitoring and evaluation (M&E), including beneficiary feedback, energy access indicators, case studies, and photos/videos.
- Assist in verifying deliverables and expenditures (e.g., installation of equipment, user engagement sessions).
- Provide basic logistical support for site visits by Ashden staff, donors, or partners.
- Maintain a simple activity log and submit short monthly updates for each grantee (template to be provided).
- Promote ethical conduct and uphold safeguarding and financial integrity.
Deliverables
- Monthly activity reports summarising progress, issues, and recommendations for each THEA grantee.
- Real-time alerts on any red flags, delays, or changes in context to projects or project sites.
- Support documentation (e.g. photos, short stories, data collection sheets where applicable).
Duration, Time Commitment, Fees and Expenses
- Project Support Consultants will be expected to work 10-15 days each month, including site visits, support to grantees, and preparation of reports
- Duration: Maximum of 18 months, subject to performance and programme needs.
- Fees: £100/day (Uganda and Ethiopia); £125/day (Kenya).
- Payment will be made on a monthly basis upon submission of an invoice and timesheet, agreed deliverables and confirmation of work done.
- Expenses: Reasonable travel and other expenses will be agreed in advance and reimbursed by Ashden upon proof of spend
Required Experience
- Experience working in humanitarian, development, or energy-related projects.
- Experience in supporting community-led projects and small enterprises to develop their policies, procedures business models.
- Knowledge of renewable energy technologies (esp. Solar and clean cooking) and interest in climate or sustainability.
- Resident of or familiar with the assigned refugee settlement(s).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to write short reports and use tools like WhatsApp and basic spreadsheets.
- Familiarity with local languages and community dynamics is an added advantage (e.g. Somali and/or Afar in Ethiopia; Kiswahili in Kenya and Uganda; Juba Arabic, Arabic, Kinyarwanda or Kirundi in Uganda)
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