Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit Inviation to Bid Jobs in Ethiopia

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit Inviation to Bid Jobs in Ethiopia


  • The GIZ – Energy Solution for Displacement Setting (ESDS) Project is looking for a consulting firm who are eligible to participate in this public bid, are herewith requested to submit their proposals “Consultancy service to conduct a baseline assessment and feasibility study for market-based household energy access interventions in Gambella refugee settlements’’.

  • Interested bidders who fulfill the following criteria can request the bid document starting from Monday, 31st of August 2020, 8:30am via an email address: pcc@giz.de

    Job Requirements

    Team Leader

  • Masters’ Degree in energy, environment planning, engineering, or a related field;

  • Very good business language skills in English and fluency in Amharic;

  • 10 years of professional experience in the energy sector in Ethiopia;

  • 3 years of experience in working in humanitarian settings on household energy access, and market-based approaches, e.g. energy kiosks;

  • 3 years of experience of collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data from small to large-scale sample surveys baseline/ feasibility studies in the energy sector, particularly in the context of rural and displaced populations;

  • 3 years of management/leadership experience as a project team leader;

  • One year of experience in working in remote areas in Ethiopia in Gambella region;

  • 5 years of experience in working with development partners such as GIZ;

  • Able to provide evidence of producing high quality assessment/evaluation reports in English and complying with tight timeframes.

    Expert 1: Energy Expert

  • Masters’ Degree in energy, electrical engineering, environmental studies or a related field;

  • Very good business language skills in English and fluency in Amharic;

  • 7 years of professional experience in the energy sector in Ethiopia and 3 years of experience in working in humanitarian settings on household energy access, and market-based approaches, e.g. energy kiosks;

  • 3 years of specific professional experience of collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data from small to large-scale sample surveys baseline/ feasibility studies in the energy sector, particularly in the context of rural and displaced populations;

  • Two years of experience in working in Gambella
    region and/or South Sudan;

  • Able to provide evidence of producing high quality designs for the intended project

    Expert 2: Socio Economic Expert

  • Masters’ Degree in Sociology, Economics, Business Administration or related field of studies;

  • Very good business language skills in English and fluency in Amharic;

  • 5 years of professional experience in private sector engagement in rural areas and conducting economic feasibility analyses for market-based approaches, considering environmental and social sustainability;

  • 3 years of experience in similar assignments of collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data from small to large-scale sample surveys baseline/ feasibility studies particularly in the context of rural and displaced populations;

  • Experience in business modelling, business proposal writing and familiar with governmental laws and regulations in establishing private entities (Cooperatives, unions and associations etc);

  • One year of experience in working in Gambella region and/or South Sudan;

  • Able to provide evidence of producing high quality reports.

  • Short-term data collection expert pool with minimum 4, maximum 8 members

  • Degree in renewable energy (cooking energy and solar), sociology, migration, economics and other relevant subjects;

  • Significant experience in undertaking desk reviews and field research, data base development, as well as rapid assessments and evaluations in the energy sector in a displacement context;

  • Proven proficiency in collecting data in sensitive environments, such as displacement settings, and working with MS Office, including excel, and relevant data collection and analysis tools.

  • Working experience in displacement settings, particularly in Gambella Region.

    Firm Experience

  • At least four experiences of similar types and complexity.

  • The firm is expected to submit the necessary credentials (Experience Letters, Certificate of completions etc) witnessing the requirement.

    How to Apply

  • All bids must be delivered/submitted physically to the address below at or before 4:00pm local time on Monday, 14th of September 2020.

    German Development Cooperation

    GIZ Office, Kazanchis, Bloor Tower, 9th Floor,

    Nearby Jupiter Hotel

    P.O.Box 100009

    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

  • Bidders should submit their Technical and Financial Proposals as per the issued tender document.

  • GIZ ESDS Project reserves the right to cancel the bid fully or partially.

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