Vacancy title:
Academic Proof of the Waste to Biogas Project

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Consulting, Category: Science & Engineering, Social Services & Nonprofit, Research]

Jobs at:
Practical Action

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, January 5 2026

Duty Station:
Kisumu | Kisumu

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 23 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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About Us

Practical Action is an international development organization with a vision for a world that works better for everyone.

We exist to change the systems that keep people in poverty and vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, nature loss and pollution. We work alongside communities to build resilient livelihoods and thriving, inclusive societies.

In Kenya, we have been active since 1990, implementing impactful programmes that have changed lives. We are a trusted partner to the national and county governments, private sector, communities, funders and development organizations. We operate offices in Nairobi, Kisumu and Kakamega.

Objective of the assignment

The purpose of this academic research is to scientifically validate the technical, commercial, environmental and social viability of producing biogas from organic waste in Kisumu city.

Specific objectives include:

• To determine the availability and suitability of the organic waste available
• To demonstrate the scientific and technical viability of biogas production
• To quantify the potential biogas and methane production rates from the waste streams
• Analyze the composition and quality of the produced biogas (primarily methane and carbon dioxide content).
• Analyze the capital, operation and maintenance costs
• To conduct cost benefit analysis and financial projections
• To analyze the environmental and social impacts
• To assess potential risks and propose mitigation measures
• To provide recommendations for project implementation and scale up

Additional Information

Practical Action is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from under-represented groups. We stay committed to cultivating an inclusive and diverse working environment and believe that people from different backgrounds or cultures give us different perspectives, and the more perspectives we have, the more successful we will be. By building a culture where everyone feels heard, respected and valued we give everyone working with us the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks.

Note: Practical Action reserves the right to accept or reject any application.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

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A detailed Terms of Reference can be accessed from the website download section.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their proposal with the subject line “Consultancy: Academic Proof of the Waste-to-Biogas Project in Kisumu” to reach Practical Action on or before 5th January 2026.

All information/data provided will be handled in utmost confidentiality and will only be used for recruitment purposes.

Guidelines for Submission

A consulting entity that meets the above requirements and is available within the time limit indicated above should submit the following:

• Technical proposal outlining the approach to conducting the research, research design and methodology. (Max. 2 pages).
• A proposed process and timeframe for the research setting out the phases, the number of consultants and the number of days. (Max. 2 pages)
• The anticipated challenges and dependencies likely to affect the implementation of the research and how these should be addressed. (Max. 1 page)
• A description of how to ensure data quality throughout the process/assignment. (Max. 1 page)
• A narration of how ethical issues will be mitigated/safeguarded throughout the process.
• A description of how gender will be mainstreamed throughout the process with consideration of how the perspectives of men, women and youths will be sought in the process.
• A summary (Max 1 page per CV) of the most relevant skills and experience of the consultant(s) together with CVs showing relevant previous assignments and clients. (Annex CVs separately).
• Financial proposal detailing workplan, the budget breakdown and consultancy fees in Kenya Shillings: If the team consists of several members, the professional fees should be based on clearly shown time allocation for each member of the team to the various activities. (Max. 1 page)
• Sample(s) of previous similar work, if available. (Annexed separately).

Award criteria

The evaluation of the quotations will be based on the best value for money, weighing up technical quality (the methodology and the CV of the consultant) and price of the quotation.

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