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Consultancy: Development of Excreta (Shit) Flow Diagrams (SFDs)

  • Inception (Week 1)
    Confirm scope, deliverables, and timelines.
    Hybrid inception meeting; minutes and agreed work plan.

  • Data Collection & Analysis (Weeks 2–6)
    Literature review, stakeholder interviews, and utility data analysis.
    Map sanitation facilities and excreta flows across the full service chain.

  • SFD Development & Reporting (Weeks 7–8)
    Prepare SFDs for each town + one overall SFD using the SFD Graphic Generator.
    Draft corresponding reports with findings, assumptions, and key results.

  • Final Presentation & Close-Out (Weeks 9–10)
    Present SFDs and findings to KWSC management and partners.
    Incorporate feedback and submit final SFDs (digital & physical) and reports.

For Details see: 

Assignment contact(s)

Adamson Sakala (Adamsonsakala@wateraid.org), Eddy

Chikuta (Eddychikuta@wateraid.org) and Lungi Biyela

(lungibiyela@wateraid.org)


Technical Proposal (max 10 pages)

  • Interpretation of the ToR.

  • Detailed methodology for generating robust, evidence-based SFDs.

  • Work plan aligned with the 10-week timeline.

  • Relevant project experience & CVs of team members.

Technical Evaluation (100 pts, min pass: 70):

  • Methodology – 40

  • Work Plan – 10

  • Similar assignment experience – 30

  • Qualifications of lead & team – 20

Financial Proposal

  • Costed version of the outputs/timeline table (per output).

  • Staff time (hours, rates, total per person).

  • Operational costs.

  • Final lump sum in ZMK (incl. VAT).

Submission

  • Technical & Financial proposals submitted by email.

  • Email subject: Title of the assignment.

  • All enquiries to the contact persons on the RFP title page.

Category:

Engineering

Organization: 

WaterAid Zambia

Location:

Date Posted: 

Zambia

14 Nov 2025

Date Expiring: 

20 Nov 2025

Type: 

Temporary

Duration:

10 weeks

Requirements: 

Team Profile – Key Expert (Project Leader)

Education

  • Master’s degree in Civil / Environmental / Sanitation Engineering or related field.

Experience

  • Minimum 10 years relevant experience in sanitation management / research.

  • 10+ years’ experience in the WASH sector.

  • Solid knowledge of the sanitation sector in Zambia.

  • Proven experience using the SFD tool and producing SFDs.

  • Experience in desk reviews, data synthesis, and key informant interviews (gov’t, CBOs, etc.).

  • Strong communication, reporting, and presentation skills in English.

(Additional team members can be added, but this is the minimum core profile.)

Individual Consultant (Electrical Engineering) Copy

  • Review past and ongoing studies, reports, and literature on power sector reforms.

  • Design data collection tools (questionnaires, interviews) and gather field data from selected utilities.

  • Analyze reform drivers, impacts, challenges, and emerging trends.

  • Evaluate investment, tariff structures, access levels, and human capital within utilities.

  • Produce comprehensive reports and facilitate workshops in collaboration with AfDB and APUA.

For Details see: 

https://afdb1.fcp.eu.fieldglass.cloud.sap/job_posting.do?id=z2510311305473895609321f&fromPage=advanceSearch 

Interested applicants should submit a comprehensive CV and cover letter demonstrating relevant experience and previous assignments in the African power sector.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Category:

Engineering

Organization: 

AfDB

Location:

Date Posted: 

Abidjan 01CIV

31 Oct 2025

Date Expiring: 

10 Nov 2025

Type: 

Temporary Full Time

Duration:

6 months

Requirements: 

  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field.

  • Minimum 20 years of experience in power sector reform management at national or regional levels.

  • Proven expertise in legal, regulatory, and institutional reform frameworks.

  • Strong familiarity with African energy systems and sector dynamics.

  • Excellent leadership, analytical, and report-writing abilities.

  • At least one team member must be fluent in French with good working knowledge of English (or vice versa).

TRVST Implementation Management Consultant

  • Develop detailed TRVST implementation and training plans.

  • Build capacity of national trainers and health staff (TOT model).

  • Lead deployment and pilot rollout across national stores and selected health facilities.

  • Develop SOPs, training manuals, user guidance, and system documentation.

  • Support mobile app and dashboard rollout, mentoring national technical teams.

  • Coordinate stakeholder engagement across MoH, NDA, WHO, Gavi, and others.

  • Lead benchmarking and technical learning visits.

  • Support serialization adoption among local pharmaceutical manufacturers.

  • Prepare progress reports, knowledge products, and final implementation report with lessons and next-phase recommendations.

For Details see: 

  • Go to the UNICEF Careers Portal

  • Search using the Job No.: 585794

  • Complete the online application form

  • Upload:
    Updated CV
    Cover letter (tailored to WASH + climate resilience + institutional systems strengthening)
    Academic credentials


Category:

Physical & Environ. Sci.

Organization: 

UNICEF

Location:

Date Posted: 

Kampala, Uganda

7 Nov 2025

Date Expiring: 

20 Nov 2025

Type: 

Temporary

Duration:

6-12 months

Requirements: 

  • Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Information Systems, Biomedical Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or related field.

  • 8+ years’ experience in digital health supply chain systems implementation.

  • Hands-on experience with GS1 traceability standards.

  • Strong project management skills (Agile, Waterfall, SDLC).

  • Proven experience coordinating multi-stakeholder national programmes.

  • Excellent analytical, documentation, training, and presentation skills.

International Consultancy – WASH & Climate Specialist

  • Conduct WASH sector analyses to inform policy and programme decisions.

  • Provide technical support for WASH in Schools and Health Facilities, with sustainability linkages to communities.

  • Support integration of climate adaptation and environmental action across sectors.

  • Coordinate and strengthen partnerships with government, KOICA, UN agencies, NGOs, and private sector actors.

  • Support monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and risk tracking across programme activities.

  • Prepare and update workplans, field visit reports, communication materials, and documentation.

  • Capture and promote WASH and climate innovation (e.g., climate-resilient and renewable energy solutions).

  • Produce final synthesis report with lessons and recommendations.

For Details see: 

  • Go to the UNICEF Careers Portal

  • Search using the Job No.: 585735

  • Complete the online application form

  • Upload:
    Updated CV
    Cover letter (tailored to WASH + climate resilience + institutional systems strengthening)
    Academic credentials


Category:

Physical & Environ. Sci.

Organization: 

UNICEF

Location:

Date Posted: 

Kampala, Uganda

7 Nov 2025

Date Expiring: 

17 Nov 2025

Type: 

Temporary

Duration:

6-12 months

Requirements: 

  • Master’s degree in Public Health, Environmental Sanitation, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or related field.

  • Minimum 5 years experience in WASH and/or Climate programme management, monitoring & evaluation, or knowledge management in LMIC contexts.

  • Familiarity with Uganda’s WASH sector is an advantage.

  • Experience in donor coordination; KOICA familiarity is a strong asset.

  • Previous experience with UNICEF or UN agencies is an advantage.

  • Fluency in English required; knowledge of local language(s) or another UN language is an asset.

Individual Consultant – Biomass Stove Standards

  • Conduct a benchmark review of regional and global stove and fuel standards.

  • Prepare technical background papers outlining best practices, key requirements, and gaps in US 761:2019.

  • Lead stakeholder consultations with manufacturers, users, regulators, and research institutions.

  • Produce technical advisory reports with recommendations and presentations to UNBS committees.

  • Draft revised Household Biomass Stove Standard (US 761:2019) and new standards for briquettes and pellet fuels.

  • Support evidence-based discussions during UNBS Technical Committee reviews.

For Details see: 

Qualified individual consultants should submit a technical and financial proposal, including CV and evidence of similar assignments, to the designated GGGI/MEMD contact (per procurement notice).

https://careers.gggi.org/vacancy/ic-biomass-stove-and-fuel-standards-review-and-development-598749.html 


Category:

Energy

Organization: 

Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)

Location:

Date Posted: 

Uganda

31 Oct 2025

Date Expiring: 

14 Nov 2025

Type: 

Temporary

Duration:

4 months

Requirements: 

  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, Environmental Sciences, or related technical field.

  • 8–15 years’ experience in standards development, quality assurance, or conformity assessment.

  • Proven record providing independent technical and policy advice to government or development partners.

  • Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement experience.

  • Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills; proven ability to produce high-quality technical reports.

MMS Implementation Research Consultancy (Kenya)

Scope & Objectives 

  • Develop implementation research protocol and obtain ethical clearance.

  • Conduct landscape and supply chain analyses.

  • Lead formative and social norms research to guide behavior change communication.

  • Monitor MMS acceptability, utilization, and adherence.

  • Produce baseline, midline, endline, and final reports with policy briefs and manuscripts.

For Details see: 

Submit as a single PDF (each page stamped with your current company logo and postal address) to tenders@ke-actionagainsthunger.org by 14 Nov 2025, 5:00 pm EAT.
Email subject: Consultancy to conduct Implementation Research on the use of Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) by pregnant women in Kenya

Package must include:

  1. Technical proposal (ToR understanding, methodology, workplan).

  2. Capability summary addressing objectives & qualifications.

  3. Resume (max 7 pages) of lead.

  4. Sample reports of similar assignments.

  5. Three references (contacts) for prior related work.

  6. Detailed workplan.

  7. Financial proposal (fees, data collection, analysis, reporting, taxes, etc.).

  8. Mandatory statutory docs (as applicable):
    Certificate of Registration (Firm)
    PIN/VAT + Tax Clearance
    Company/Organization Profile
    CR12 form

Category:

Health & Medical

Organization: 

Action Against Hunger

Location:

Date Posted: 

Kenya (fieldwork in West Pokot, Samburu, Wajir)

31 Oct 2025

Date Expiring: 

14 Nov 2025

Type: 

Temporary

Duration:

Up to 8 months

Requirements: 

  • Advanced training in Midwifery (preferably postgraduate)

  • Strong experience in curriculum design/review, esp. midwifery & health education

  • Knowledge of Somalia’s health system & HRH priorities

  • Experience with participatory/child-sensitive evaluation approaches

  • Strong facilitation, communication & report-writing skills

  • Ability to work with MoH, MoECHE, regulatory councils, midwifery schools, and partners

Individual Consultant (Electrical Engineering)

  • Review past and ongoing studies, reports, and literature on power sector reforms.

  • Design data collection tools (questionnaires, interviews) and gather field data from selected utilities.

  • Analyze reform drivers, impacts, challenges, and emerging trends.

  • Evaluate investment, tariff structures, access levels, and human capital within utilities.

  • Produce comprehensive reports and facilitate workshops in collaboration with AfDB and APUA.

For Details see: 

https://afdb1.fcp.eu.fieldglass.cloud.sap/job_posting.do?id=z2510311305473895609321f&fromPage=advanceSearch 

Interested applicants should submit a comprehensive CV and cover letter demonstrating relevant experience and previous assignments in the African power sector.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Category:

Engineering

Organization: 

AfDB

Location:

Date Posted: 

Abidjan 01CIV

31 Oct 2025

Date Expiring: 

10 Nov 2025

Type: 

Temporary Full Time

Duration:

6 months

Requirements: 

  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field.

  • Minimum 20 years of experience in power sector reform management at national or regional levels.

  • Proven expertise in legal, regulatory, and institutional reform frameworks.

  • Strong familiarity with African energy systems and sector dynamics.

  • Excellent leadership, analytical, and report-writing abilities.

  • At least one team member must be fluent in French with good working knowledge of English (or vice versa).

Individual Consultant - ESMP

  • Prepare ESMPs for drainage construction projects.

  • Develop a functional Grievance Redress Mechanism.

  • Ensure environmental and social safeguards are integrated into project implementation.

  • Provide technical reports and recommendations to UNDP.

For Details see: 

https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotiation.cfm?nego_id=39723 

  • Apply via the UNDP Quantum Supplier Portal: supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org

  • Register a supplier profile if you do not already have one.

  • Search for Negotiation Ref. UNDP-UGA-00485 to submit your proposal.

  • Use the messaging functionality in the portal for clarifications.

  • Deadline: 31 October 2025, 10:30 AM (New York time).

Category:

Engineering

Organization: 

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Location:

Date Posted: 

Uganda

21 Oct 2025

Date Expiring: 

31 Oct 2025

Type: 

Temporary

Duration:

3 months

Requirements: 

  • Advanced degree in Environmental Sciences, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or related field.

  • Proven experience in preparing ESMPs and safeguard frameworks for infrastructure projects.

  • Knowledge of World Bank/UNDP environmental and social safeguard policies.

  • Experience with grievance redress mechanisms.

  • Strong report writing and stakeholder engagement skills.

Surveyor (Topographical Mapping & Capacity Building)

  • Survey & Map four designated farmlands (boundaries, elevation, slopes, drainage).

  • Map WASH assets (steel tanks, pipelines, tap stands) and shelter infrastructure (buildings, roads, drainage).

  • Produce deliverables: geo-referenced digital & hard-copy maps/drawings; editable AutoCAD/ArcGIS/QGIS files; raw & processed datasets.

  • Assure quality: data accuracy, standards compliance, client validation/ground-truthing.

  • Capacity building: hands-on training for WASH/Infrastructure/Shelter teams on equipment (total station, dumpy level), data processing, and map generation.

  • Reporting: inception report; progress updates; final technical report (methods, findings, recommendations).

For Details see: 

  • Inception Report (work plan, methodology, schedule).

  • Survey Datasets (raw & processed).

  • Topographical Maps for: 4 farmlands; shelter infra; WASH infra.

  • GIS/CAD Editable Files (AutoCAD/ArcGIS/QGIS).

  • Training Materials + Training Completion Report.

  • Final Report (findings, maps, recommendations).

Email: send signed application to recruitss@actionafricahelp.org

  • Subject: Application – AAH-I/CON-SUR/UNHCR/01/OCT/2025-001

  • Attachments: (i) CV (max 5 pages), (ii) 1-page cover letter, (iii) copies of academic certificates, (iv) National ID/Passport.

B) Hard copy (sealed envelope):

  • Mark “Application – AAH-I/CON-SUR/UNHCR/01/OCT/2025-001”

  • Deliver to: AAH-I Jamjang or Juba Compound (Hai Gabat, UNHCR Logistics Base, near JIT Supermarket).

  • Register your name in the logbook after submission.

Deadline: Tuesday, 21 Oct 2025, 4:30 PM CAT
Important: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis; early applications encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Failure to follow instructions = disqualification.

Category:

Engineering

Organization: 

Action Africa Help International (AAH-I)

Location:

Date Posted: 

South Sudan

2 Oct 2025

Date Expiring: 

21 Oct 2025

Type: 

Temporary

Duration:

3 months

Requirements: 

  • Advanced degree in Surveying or related field.

  • 5+ years professional experience in land/infrastructure surveying & mapping.

  • Proven use of total station, dumpy level, GPS, and CAD/GIS tools (AutoCAD, ArcGIS/QGIS, Civil 3D).

  • Experience with WASH/shelter infrastructure surveying (strong advantage).

  • Demonstrated training/knowledge-transfer capability.

  • Strong analytical, reporting & communication; on-time, high-quality delivery.

  • Eligibility: Individual or firm; registered with relevant professional bodies.

Upgrade of E-Learning Platform & Digitization of Learning Content

Scope of Work:

  • Project Management: Kick-off meeting, work plan, updates, content reviews with FTA team.

  • Content Design & Development:
    Revise 13 existing digitized manuals + develop 1 new online module.
    Instructional design, storyboarding, and integration of quizzes, case studies, and interactive exercises.
    Design 3 sample user interfaces; finalize with FTA branding.
    Ensure culturally appropriate visuals, low-bandwidth optimization, multilingual accessibility (French, Swahili, Arabic, Portuguese).

  • Platform Upgrade (Moodle):
    Redesign interface for simplicity, dashboards, and progress tracking.
    Improve speed, stability, search function, and offline access.
    Add transcripts, subtitles, and lightweight media formats.

  • Deliverables: Inception report, upgraded Moodle platform, 21+ digitized modules, final report with lessons learned and sustainability recommendations.

How to apply: 

  • Cover letter outlining understanding of assignment.

  • Consultant/team profiles and CVs.

  • Two or more reference letters from past clients.

  • Consultancy plan: methodology, deliverables, timelines.

  • Detailed budget in USD (itemized, including taxes and fees).

  • Additional information demonstrating value-add (optional).

  • How to : al & financial proposals (signed) in electronic format to: procurement@fairtradeafrica.net

  • Subject line: Consultancy for Upgrade of E-Learning Platform and Digitization of Learning Content

  • Deadline: 24th October 2025, 5:00 PM (EAT)

Category:

ICT

Organization: 

Fairtrade Africa (FTA),

Location:

Date Posted: 

Remote/Africa

13 Oct 2025

Date Expiring: 

24 Oct 2025

Type: 

Temporary Full Time

Duration:

4 months

Requirements: 

  • Consulting firm/team with 5+ years’ experience in e-learning platform development (preferably Moodle) and digital content creation.

  • Proven track record in low-bandwidth solutions and e-learning for developing countries, preferably Africa.

  • Strong project management and communication capacity.

  • Evidence of past similar assignments (references, case studies, sample work).

  • Ability to deliver within 4 months post-contract signing.

Consultant Roster – ICT4D (ICT for Development)

  • Call for Interest

  • To build a roster of qualified ICT4D experts who can be engaged by IFAD for consultancy assignments in digital agriculture, rural development, and related ICT integration work.

For Details see: 

  • Visit the IFAD Careers Portal → job.ifad.org

  • Search Vacancy ID 30969 or Job Title.

  • View full job details and select Apply.

Category:

ICT

Organization: 

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

Location:

Date Posted: 

IFAD

13 Oct 2025

Date Expiring: 

9 Nov 2025

Type: 

Temporary Full Time

Duration:

Requirements: 

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in:
    ICT Fields: Engineering, IT, Computer Science, Software Development.
    Development/Social Sciences: Development Studies, Rural/Community Development, Sociology.
    Agricultural/Environmental: Ag. Engineering, Agribusiness, Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences.
    Management/Org Studies: Project Management, Institutional Dev., M&E, Knowledge Mgmt.
    Economics/Business/Public Policy.

  • A Bachelor’s degree + 4 additional years’ experience may substitute a Master’s.

  • Experience levels:
    Lead Expert: 12+ yrs (P-5).
    Senior Expert: 8+ yrs (P-4).
    Mid-level Expert: 5+ yrs (P-3).
    Entry-level Expert: 2+ yrs.

  • Fluency in English (mandatory); French, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese may be required by region.

Individual Consultant (Engineering)

  • Provide policy, knowledge, and technical support for water & sanitation sector.

  • Manage and supervise projects in Southern & Eastern Africa.

  • Support preparation/appraisal of new operations.

  • Review progress, procurement, and contracts.

  • Coordinate with donors, stakeholders, and project units.

  • Produce briefs, reviews, and lessons-learned documents.

For Details see: 

Apply via AfDB consultant portal (ref: AHWS.2). Submit CV + cover letter.

Category:

Engineering

Organization: 

AfDB

Location:

Date Posted: 

Abidjan, ABJ CIV

25 Sept 2025

Date Expiring: 

8 Oct 2025

Type: 

Temporary Full Time

Duration:

1 Year

Requirements: 

  • Master’s in Civil/Water/Sanitation/Related Engineering field.

  • 8+ years’ relevant experience in WASH project management/policy.

  • Proven portfolio and project cycle management in Africa.

  • Strong communication; English required, Portuguese an asset.

  • Skilled in MS Office; knowledge of regional institutions preferred.

  • Must be a national of an AfDB member country.

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