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SNV is a not-for-profit international development organization that applies practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our top-notch expertise in agriculture, energy and WASH to local contexts. SNV has an annual turnover of €130 million, over 1,250 staff in more than 25 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organization that uses project financing to implement our mission. This requires us to work efficiently and to invest in operational excellence.

In its Strategic Plan period (2019 – 2022), SNV will more explicitly aim for systems change during project preparation and implementation - by strengthening institutions and kick-starting markets that help many more to escape poverty beyond our projects. We will continue to position ourselves as a premium organization, with decentralized management.

For more information on our operations in Kenya and SNV generally visit our website: www.snv.org

About CRAFT

The Climate Resilient Agribusiness for Tomorrow (CRAFT) Project is a 5-year, project being implemented in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The project is implemented by SNV (lead partner), in consortium with Wageningen University & Environmental Research (WUR & WEnR), the CGIAR research programme on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS), Agriterra and Rabo Partnerships. It is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DGIS).

The programme is implemented around three main pillars or work streams.

• Adoption of CSA practices & technologies in arable crop production farming systems.
• Acceleration of investments and business growth in selected value chains.
• Improved enabling environment for scaling out of CSA.

Climate change has resulted in extremely poor yields and low return for farmers, and other actors (e.g., buyers, processors) in the target value chains (sorghum, potato, green grams, and common beans). CRAFT’s inclusive business approach supports international and national efforts to address the effects of climate change and to promote sustainable production in arable crop value chains. The project works with and through the private sector (SMEs) and supports public sector partners to create an enabling environment for large-scale adoption of climate smart practices and technologies. CRAFT’s strategic approach is to invest in the interests of private sector partners including guaranteed buyers of food crops, service providers, and cooperatives to integrate climate smart practices into respective supply chains. It is anticipated CRAFT’s economic incentives will form the basis for large-scale adoption of climate smart agricultural (CSA) practices and technologies.

The CRAFT project engages the private sector through business cases that seek to increase crop productivity within the target value chains, improve market access for smallholder farmers, and enhance quality of produce marketed through fostering the adoption of climate smart practices. The business cases are expected to benefit smallholder farmers, women, and youth directly involved in the production and marketing of the crops resulting in increased incomes and improved food security. Example interventions in the business cases include provision of quality inputs (improved seed, fertilizer), climate smart extension services, post-harvest handling practices, linkage with financial institutions to access credit, labour saving technologies, aggregation of produce, renewable and efficient energy application, provision of weather information & index based insurance services, etc. CRAFT then provides grants in a matching fund arrangement with successful SMEs and cooperatives in the relevant value chains.

CRAFT has several agro-processors business cases, and the target is to ensure that they mainstream energy efficient interventions within their processes hence the call for the consultancy. The assignment will entail procuring services of a consultant or consultancy firm to undertake a detailed energy audit of the selected SME/facility towards identifying potential energy management opportunities (renewable energy and energy efficiency). The energy audit will assist in identifying areas for energy efficiency, energy conservation and potential areas to use renewable energy.

Climate Smart Agriculture and Energy

Energy is utilised in different forms in agricultural value chains for irrigation, cooling, drying, and milling among others, and is considered a key driver influencing agricultural production, post-harvest handling, processing, and distribution/transportation. Energy use across agricultural value chains is affected by availability, knowledge and skills, affordability and type of technology used, and ultimately impacts on the overall profitability, competitiveness and sustainability of the value chain. Energy related costs often represent one of the highest agribusiness operating costs, attributed especially by inefficient energy utilization and limited adoption of affordable cleaner alternatives across the agricultural value chain. To be competitive and adapt to the risks associated with climate change, future agricultural/food systems must be accompanied by better, cleaner, and more sustainable energy processes. To increase the uptake of renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions in prioritized value chains, is therefore an important element in CRAFT.

Purpose of the Consultancy

The purpose of the consultancy is to undertake a detailed energy audit of the selected SME/facility towards identifying potential energy management opportunities (renewable energy and energy efficiency). The energy audit will assist in identifying areas for energy efficiency, energy conservation and potential areas to use renewable energy.

The specific objectives shall include:

• Identify feasible energy management opportunities (renewable energy and energy efficiency) in both electrical and thermal energy systems existing in the facility
• Undertake an economic and financial analysis of identified energy management opportunities
• Compile a detailed energy audit report including renewable energy and energy efficient technology and practice recommendations

Scope of work

The assignment will be undertaken to at least 4 SMEs. The scope of the energy auditing assignment will include the following:

• Undertake a detailed energy audit planning with a lens on both electrical and thermal energy use of the SME/facility
• Review the existing and planned energy needs and services of the SME/ facility
• Assess the existing historical energy utilization, energy cost data and load profiles of the facility
• Undertake onsite measurements/logging for electrical and thermal energy systems in the facility with appropriate calibrated equipment
• Conduct an energy utilization, economic and financial analysis based onsite energy use measurements and energy tariff structure
• Quantify the total energy savings (kWh) and energy cost savings ($) as per energy efficient and renewable energy opportunities identified.
• Prepare and submit a detailed energy audit report with a complete technology and economic analysis of the energy management opportunities (renewable energy and energy efficiency options)
• Develop an energy investment plan for the next three years that sets out how to achieve energy efficiency and energy conservation including the utilization of renewable energy.
• Cost benefit analysis and payback period of recommended measures on energy efficiency, energy conservation and renewable energy use.
• The auditor, where applicable, can assess the amount of CO2 emissions emitted based on the amount of energy used and the reduced levels of emissions based on the recommended measures to improve energy management.
• Prepare a detailed draft implementation plan for the identified energy management opportunities including identification of potential vendors for RE and EE solutions
• Prepare and present the audit findings and identified energy management recommendations to SNV and audited facility.

Methodology

A standard energy audit methodology shall be adopted from energy audit planning to closure. We propose that the energy audit be undertaken according to the ISO 50001 ( https://www.iso.org/iso-50001-energy-management.html ) EnMS: Energy Management System in line with ISO 50002:2014 Energy Audits-Requirements with guidance for use methodology.

Proposed Energy Audit Equipment and Tools

In undertaking this assignment, the consultant is expected to ensure availability and demonstrate correct use of electrical and thermal energy auditing equipment and tools but not limited to: Power quality analyzer (PQA); Clamp meter; Combustion analyzer (Flue gas analyzer); Thermographic camera; Infrared thermometer; Lux meter; Tachometer and Moisture meter.

Duration and Deliverables

The assignment will require travel as advised to the location of the business champion, and to interact with business case participants and stakeholders. SNV will provide transport and logistics (except meals) to facilitate travel. Consultants will be introduced to the SME representatives. It is anticipated that the energy audit will be administered to at least 4 agro-processors. The key deliverables as indicated below;

a) A presentation of the energy audit findings and energy management (renewable energy and energy efficiency) recommendations to the facility and SNV team

b) Draft energy audit report (template shared) to be reviewed by SNV team

c) A final detailed energy audit report with an investment appraisal on the identified renewable energy and energy efficient options

Timelines and Key Milestones

• Inception report detailing the approach, tools, audit plan and audit team – 4 days after signing contract
• Draft energy audit report - 10 days after signing contract
• Presentation of the energy audit findings and recommendations - 10 days after signing contract
• Final Energy audit report and Dataset of energy use and economic analysis - 15 days after signing contract

Required Qualifications and Competencies

The energy audit shall be executed at least by two experts in electrical and thermal systems respectively with the following desired qualifications and competencies.

      i.        Electrical systems Engineer

• At least BSc. Electrical Engineering or related fields.
• Demonstrated understanding of instrumentation and electrical systems
• At least 7 years of experience with 3 years of hands-on energy auditing
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Being a certified energy auditor by a recognised international Organization will be an added advantage

     ii.        Thermal energy Systems Engineer

• At least BSc. in Mechanical Engineering/Agricultural/Chemical Engineering or related fields.
• Demonstrated understanding of material and energy flow analysis
• At least 7 years of field experience and 3 years of hands-on energy auditing
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Being a certified energy auditor by a recognised international Organization will be an added advantage

   iii.        Measurement Technician

• At least a diploma in Electrical or Instrumentation
• Demonstrated experience in calibration and use of energy audit tools and equipment
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills

Payment Schedule

The payment for the services rendered shall be milestone-based with the agreed quality and timeliness of the deliverables.  The proposed schedule is as follows:

• 20% upon submission of the inception report
• 40% upon submission of a draft energy audit report and presentation of onsite audit findings and recommendations
• 40% upon submission of a Final energy audit report and draft implementation plan

Supervision, reporting and compliance

The consultant shall report to the CRAFT Project Country lead supported by the Multi Country Advisor, Energy and Agriculture, CRAFT, PMU and s/he shall be the initial contact for CRAFT in managing quality and effective delivery of this assignment.

The Consultant is expected to ensure utmost compliance with the general occupational health and safety guidelines and other ethical considerations that may be specific to the agribusiness facility in undertaking this assignment.

Submission of technical and financial proposals

Please apply by clicking on the I’M INTERESTED tab and complete your application in our in-house recruitment system before 20 April 2022. Interested consultants (consultancy firms) should submit a technical proposal and a financial proposal as separate documents. They should be in English.

Criteria for Selection

All eligible technical proposal shall be evaluated based on consultant’s demonstrated capacity to undertake planned energy audit as per the following assessment criteria (Maximum score is 100).

• Professional experience in the energy and energy efficiency sector – 15
• Team expertise and experience in electrical and thermal energy systems (education, competencies, and experiences) – 20
• Adequacy and completeness of the technical proposal – 20
• Demonstrated ability to access and use energy audit equipment and tools – 20
• Demonstrated proficiency in technical report writing - 10
• Demonstrated past energy audit experience - 15

Applications submitted without the required attachments will be disqualified.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.

SNV Kenya does not require you to undergo any medical test prior to employment

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