Consultancy Services to Undertake the Independent Verification of the Results-Based Financing (RBF) at SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

Job Description

Assignment Scope, Objectives, and Specific Tasks

The support provided to the private sector includes a Results-Based Financing (RBF) mechanism to reduce or mitigate market barriers or challenges constraining the last mile distribution and uptake of solar-powered water pumps (SWPs). The RBF model will employ financing as a performance incentive that will be awarded to the SWPs distributors after the achievement of the pre-agreed results (number of approved SWPs units sold and in use by the smallholder farmers in the specific eligible project counties). However, a mandatory independent verification process to confirm the achievement of these results will act as the trigger for funds disbursement to the private sector.

Based on the above, the project seeks to engage an independent verification agent (IVA) to facilitate the mandatory results verification process. The purpose of this assignment is to provide comfort on the processes, activities, and results reported by the RBF beneficiaries (including transparency and accountability) and highlight any risks affecting implementation. 

Qualifications

• Firm or consultant with relevant technical knowledge, skills, and extensive work experience in verification exercises, organizational and project assessments, and field /on-site studies. An audit background will be essential for this assignment.
• Past roles in project verification will be an advantage.
• Applicants must be able to legally operate in Kenya.
• Five years of progressive professional experience in similar assignments.
• Knowledge and/or experience in agriculture and/or renewable energy will be an added advantage. 

Additional Information

Interested and qualified firms are required to submit separately, a technical and financial proposal that includes the following:

Technical proposal (70%)

• Qualification and experience of the consultant/ firm and the team to carry out the tasks
• The understanding of the assignment, demonstrating background knowledge
• Proposed approach and methodology to undertake this assignment, highlighting how the applicant will address the needs of this ToR
• Previous experience in a similar assignment(s)
• Detailed activity work plan and man-days
• Proposed team (qualification and adequacy)
• Copy of Certificate of Registration, PIN Certificate of firm/company, and valid Tax Compliance Certificate

 Financial proposal (30%)

• Total budget (KES) aligned to work plan.
• A price/rate per day (in KES) per team member (based on expertise level) providing professional services for the specified number of days.
• The total budget must include VAT as applicable.
• Proposed schedule of estimated direct costs associated with the different tasks e.g. Phone verification costs, Logistical costs (travel and transport), Stationery and other costs (to be specified)
• Payments will be based on outputs, i.e., upon delivery of the services specified in the ToRs, and all reimbursable expenses (direct costs other than fees) based on the submitted proof of payment/procurement for the goods or services.