Consultant- Health & Safety Standards Project at Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA)

Objective of the Consultancy:

• The overall objective of the consultancy is to support the implementation of the Health & Safety (H&S) Support Service by:
• Creating comprehensive, country-specific H&S Handbooks tailored to minigrid developers operating in Nigeria, Zambia, and Kenya;
• Training and building the capacity of AMDA staff to support H&S compliance and awareness among members;
• Developing and setting up a virtual Minigrid H&S Help Desk.

Scope of Work

The consultant's scope of work will encompass the following activities, aligned with the project's components:

• H&S Country Handbooks
• Develop three comprehensive handbooks (one each for Nigeria, Zambia, and Kenya), including:
• Overview of country-specific H&S laws and regulatory frameworks;
• Sector-specific risks and mitigation practices;
• Compliance checklists and templates;
• Case studies and success stories (where applicable);
• Incorporate insights from the H&S protocol mapping exercise.
• Ensure content is accessible, practical, and aligned with national licensing requirements for minigrids.
• Collaborate with the AMDA Communications team for final formatting and design.
• Capacity Building
• Design and deliver training modules for AMDA staff on:
• National and regional H&S regulations relevant to minigrids;
• Best practices in incident reporting, compliance monitoring, and mitigation;
• Use of the Minigrid Help Desk platform and resource materials;
• Support AMDA staff in becoming H&S focal points within their regions.
• Conduct virtual and/or in-person workshops and create a training manual or toolkit.
• Development of the Minigrid H&S Help Desk
• Design and structure the Help Desk interface and workflow (in collaboration with AMDA’s technical team).
• Define standard operating procedures (SOPs) for handling inquiries, referrals, and incident reporting.
• Create a database of certified H&S consultants for referrals.
• Provide technical documentation and guidance for future updates and maintenance.

Consultant Qualifications

• The ideal consultant will possess the following qualifications and experience:

Technical Expertise:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience and demonstrated expertise in Health and Safety (H&S) regulations, protocols, and best practices, particularly within the energy or infrastructure sectors;
• Experience with DRE solutions, minigrids, or off-grid energy technologies is highly desirable;
• Knowledge of H&S regulatory landscapes in Sub-Saharan African countries, specifically Nigeria, Zambia, and Kenya, is a significant advantage