Vacancy title:
Development of Energy Policy

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Consulting, Category: Science & Engineering, Business Operations, Civil & Government, Energy & Mining, Social Services & Nonprofit]

Jobs at:
Practical Action

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, January 8 2025

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

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.

We are committed to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment through all our work. This includes programmes, knowledge sharing, advocacy, external communications, and our own organisational development. At a minimum, we ensure that all our work is gender sensitive, seeking gender transformative approaches as our overall ambition and in accordance with context.

Purpose of the assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to develop County Energy Policies that provide a clear framework for energy planning, development, regulation, and investment at the county level.

Specific objectives of the assignment

The specific objective is to,

• Conduct a situational analysis of the county’s energy landscape, including demand, supply, and resource potential.
• Identify key energy challenges, opportunities and institutional
• Draft County Energy Policy documents aligned with the Energy Act (2019), the National Energy Policy (2025), aligned to the Public Policy Handbook and other relevant
• Facilitate inclusive stakeholder consultations to ensure local ownership and alignment with county priorities.
• Produce final, validated County Energy Policy accompanied by implementation and monitoring frameworks.

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 consulting entities that have capacity to deliver this TOR are invited to submit a complete proposal with subject line “Development of County Energy Policy for Kajiado County (PACE Project)” to reach Practical Action on or before Thursday 8th January 2025. All information/data provided will be handled in utmost confidentiality and will only be used for recruitment purposes.

Guidelines for Submission

Interested Consultants or firms are requested to submit.

• A cover letter outlining relevant experience in planning and managing similar assignments.
• A technical proposal outlining their Proposed workplan: methodology, timelines, and deliverables.
• Detailed financial proposal in Kenyan Shillings: If the team consists of several members, the professional fees should be based on clear time allocation by each member to the various activities and all other costs directly related to them assignment such as logistics, travel, accommodation, administrative etc.
• Copies of all relevant Curriculum Vitae (CVs). Only CVs for the specific individuals that will form the proposed survey team should be included; two references (including one from your last client).
• Samples of previous work related to Energy Policy.
• Tax compliance certificates

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