Jobs at Millennium Water Alliance

SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE CONSULTANT

• MWA seeks to hire an IT consultant or IT firm who will oversee a comprehensive evaluation and optimization of MWA’s existing ICT landscape and provide ongoing support for needed improvements and IT infrastructure and activities. The consultant will be expected to.

Needs Assessment and ICT Requirements Recommendation

• Conduct a needs assessment to determine MWA’s ICT requirements, including ICT security and platforms.
• Inventory and review key software products currently in use at MWA.
• Propose updates to the existing company ICT policy.

Office 365 MWA Account Review and Optimization

• Conduct a detailed review of MWA’s Office 365 account, including all subscribed services, licenses, and configurations.
• Update any outdated settings, features, or licenses.

Security Configuration

• Undertake a comprehensive security assessment of MWA’s MS365 environment.
• Propose and implement security enhancements, including enabling security defaults.

Company-wide VPN Setup

• Design and implement a secure company-wide VPN to facilitate remote work and enhance security.

Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) Updates

• Review Entra ID settings and make necessary adjustments for identity and access management.

Internet Security Protocols.

• Establishing standardized internet security protocols, including authentication methods, login procedures, and ensuring strict adherence to these protocols.

User Management

• Archive inactive user accounts to minimize security risks.
• Review user access permissions within Office 365 services and Entra ID.

Data Backup and Recovery

• Assess and propose improvements for current data backup and recovery procedures.

Training and User Adoption

• Develop tailored training programs for different user groups within MWA.
• Collect feedback post-implementation for continuous improvement.

DELIVERABLES

The consultant will be expected to deliver the following:

• Detailed reports and documentation for each of the above scopes, including implemented changes and recommendations.
• Tailored training modules for staff (virtual or in person).
• A sustainability plan outlining the maintenance and optimization of implemented systems.

ROLE OF MILLENNIUM WATER ALLIANCE

MWA will collaborate with the Consultant to undertake the following roles:

• Provide the Consultant with a dedicated workspace at the MWA Office in Nairobi for their work.
• Review and provide input on all consultant’s deliverables.
• Ensure smooth flow of consultancy engagement processes including contractual obligations.

DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT

• The consultant will be engaged on a part-time basis for a maximum of 10 days per month, with the consultancy lasting up to one year, subject to adjustments based on the task completion timelines.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CONSULTANT

• A proven track record of professional execution of similar consultancies/assignment and demonstrated capacity to deliver high quality outputs within the required timeframe.
• Demonstrated prior experience in overseeing and managing comprehensive IT services for organizations including NGOs on a global scale.
• The consultant must have an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• A master’s in computer science, Information Technology or any other related field would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years practical experience in related fields.
• Up to date knowledge of current technologies and understanding of advanced ICT concepts.
• Consultants based in Kenya are preferred.

PREPARATION AND CONTENTS OF PROPOSAL:

Prospective consultants must submit all the information herein requested and any bidder who does not meet all the relevant mandatory requirements will be disqualified.

The Technical Proposal

• Description of the methodology and work plan for performing the assignment
• Consultancy services activities schedule in days for each task or phase of the project**.**
• Reporting and Communication: Specify the reporting mechanisms and communication channels to be used, including frequency.
• Contact details of 3 organizations that have contracted the Consultant to carry out similar assignments in the last 5 years. (As per attached template Annex 2. See link below)
• Details of similar or relevant work (portfolio) completed within the last five years, giving details of clients who may be contacted for more information.
• Confidentiality and Data Protection: The consultant should adhere to strict confidentiality and data protection norms.
• Feedback and Approval Process: Detail the process for feedback on deliverables and approval protocols.

The Financial Proposal

• Financial proposal with the daily cost for the assignment and the total cost of the consultancy which should be inclusive of all applicable taxes.

Each application should consist of:

• A cover letter – 1 page
• The company profile (firms) and relevant projects undertaken – 4 pages maximum.
• CVs of self or personnel (if a registered firm) who possess relevant qualification and experience to carry out work as per the above referenced scope of work.
• Certificate of Registration (if a registered firm)
• KRA PIN registration document for firm or individual.
• Valid Tax Compliance Certificate for firm or individual.

All applications should be submitted electronically to the following email address: mwakinfo@mwawater.org on/before 15th January 2023, 5 pm EAT The email subject should be clearly titled “Provision of Information Technology Consultancy Services for Millennium Water Alliance (MWA).”

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Job Summary

• The Carbon Credits Specialist will oversee the registration of the DRIP FUNDI program with the Gold Standard for Global Goals (GS4GG) Carbon Registry in close collaboration with MWA’s partner Virridy Inc. So far, the formal process toward registering DRIP FUNDI under GS4GG has commenced. There are draft project design documents and initial Gold Standard stakeholder consultations that have been completed. MWA and Virridy aim to ensure the project is certified and credits issued by the end of the program’s life (18 months). The position holder will report to DRIP FUNDI program manager. They will also work closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning Manager and Data Analyst/Learning officer. The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel (about 40% of the time) to program sites in the ASAL counties.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

The Carbon Credits Specialist will oversee the following functions.

• Lead the process of securing carbon credit ownership waivers.
• Monitor the performance of the Project Developer and the compliance of the Project Developer with the contract terms.
• Support the finalization and revision of the DRIP FUNDI Project Design Documents (PDDs).
• Support the modelling of emission reductions that will be generated from the DRIP FUNDI program.
• Conduct regular revenue modelling and forecasting to inform management decisions.
• Track and project revenues ring-fenced and utilized for the maintenance and repair of boreholes under the DRIP FUNDI program.
• Support the validation, annual monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) activities as required by GS4GG.
• Conduct site visits, manage stakeholder engagements and feedback rounds and travel to project locations whenever needed.
• Schedule technical reviews and quality checks for the program.
• Keep up to date with developments in the international carbon market.
• Conduct regular reviews of emerging changes and international/national climate change policy and regulations and document their implications for the DRIP FUNDI program.
• Support the acquisition of a corresponding adjustment letter for the program.
• Develop and maintain a network of project developers, verification bodies (VVBs) and standard bodies (e.g. Gold Standard and Verra’s VCS).
• Develop learning documentation on the whole project development process for large scale dissemination.
• Recruit and manage the inclusion of additional water points and Voluntary Project Activities (VPA) into the broader DRIP FUNDI Program of Activities.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree, ideally in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Energy Engineering, Economics, or sustainability-related disciplines
• At least four (4) years of relevant work experience in carbon asset development with a proven track record in PDD writing, including managing the full validation, monitoring, verification, and issuance.
• Excellent knowledge of international carbon standards VCS (Verra), Gold Standard for the Global Goals and CDM and the most common carbon methodologies.
• Up-to-date knowledge on developments in terms of the international carbon market and (inter-) national environmental policy, including Greenhouse Gas Protocol, corporate GHG inventory (including scope 1,2 and 3), Science Based Targets and Net Zero, the Kenya Climate Change Amendment Act (2023).
• A strong technical understanding of the water, resourcee management, or renewable energy sectors in order to identify opportunities in the carbon market/ climate change field, including methodologies required for the development of the project.
• Commercial skills, good business sense & target driven; able to identify and seize opportunities in a challenging and competitive market environment.
• Proven knowledge and network in the relevant fields.
• Excellent oral and written skills in English
• Applicants for this position must have the right to work in Kenya.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work within a team.
• Extreme attention to detail is required.
• Clear and concise report-writing skills are required.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Ability to adjust to changing work environments, priorities, and goals.
• Ability to quickly learn and pick up on new concepts.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit applications via email to mwak.jobs@mwawater.org with the email subject as Carbon Credits Specialist – DRIP FUNDI by 8th January 2024. The application should include a cover letter and a detailed CV with three references.

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We expect the Consultant to possess the following qualifications based on the category of consultancy they are applying for.

MWA/EOI/001/2024-2025: Consultants specializing in Training.

• Expertise in developing training material and other didacticals.
• Experience in facilitating training for a wide variety of audiences in a clear and explicit manner
• Knowledge in water resource management, water supply, water governance, water for multiple uses, market system development, rangelands management, livestock production, livestock marketing, natural resource management, regenerative grazing management, integrated landscape management, Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI), and social cohesion.

MWA/ EOI /002/2024-2025: Strategy Development and Strategic Planning Consultants

• Expertise in designing strategies for large-scale WASH projects.
• Experience in designing strategies for NGOs and organizations working in the Water and food nexus Space,
• Solid analytical and research skills to gather and analyze data, trends, and patterns.

MWA/ EOI /003/2024-2025: Monitoring and Evaluation Consultants

• Experience in designing and conducting baseline surveys, mid-term evaluations and end-term evaluations.
• Experience in designing impact assessments.
• Experience in the OECD DAC Evaluation criteria.
• Solid analytical and research skills.
• Ability to utilize platforms such as STATA, SPSS, R-Studio, N-VIVO among others for data analysis.

MWA/ EOI 004/2024-2025: Governance and Policy development Consultants (primarily in the Water and agri-food Sectors)

• Experience in developing policies, bills, acts and other regulatory instruments.
• Experience in supporting the enactment of policies, bills and other regulatory instruments, robust understanding of regulations in the Kenyan water sector including the Kenya Water Act 2016 and the Kenya National Water Policy 2021
• Experience in reporting writing and legal drafting.

MWA/ EOI /005/2024-2025: Advocacy and Lobbying Consultants

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to negotiate and build inter-personal relationships.
• A network of contacts in government, media, and the water sector.
• Solid analytical and research skills to gather and analyze data, trends, and patterns.

MWA/ EOI /006/2024-2025: Market Research Consultants

• Strong data collection, analysis and visualization skills.
• Solid research skills to gather and analyze data, trends, and patterns.

MWA/ EOI /007/2024-2025: Carbon Project Development Consultants

• Excellent knowledge of international carbon standards VCS (Verra), Gold Standard for the Global Goals and CDM and the most common carbon methodologies.
• Up-to-date knowledge on developments in terms of the international carbon market

MWA/ EOI /008/2024-2025: Photography, Videography and program documentation

Consultants

• Capturing high quality photographs for publishing or communication
• Develop short videos for program messaging and human-interest stories.
• Develop short technical or human interest/success stories.
• Provision of drone services where needed.

MWA/ EOI /009/2024-2025: Graphics Design Consultants

• A strong understanding of design principles including ideation, branding, typography and designing for printing.
• The ability to reorganize text into a logical flow ensures the most salient points are emphasized through graphics.
• Strong grammar skills to proofread the document after designing it.
• Proficiency with graphical design tools including Adobe Photoshop, Sketch, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects among others.

MWA/ EOI /010/2024-2025: Editing Services Consultants

• Excellent ability to reorganize text into a logical flow that ensures the most salient points are emphasized.
• Strong Ideation and recognition skills to capture patterns within the body of the report.
• Strong grammar skills to proofread the document.

MWA/ EOI /011/2024-2025: Legal Services Consultants

• Demonstrated knowledge in provision of legal services.
• Sound knowledge of applicable Kenyan laws and industry best practices.
• Strong analytical skills to identify legal risks, gaps, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Excellent communication skills to provide clear and concise legal advice and collaborate effectively with key

MWA/ EOI /012/2024-2025: Business Development and Donor Proposal Writing Consultants

• Demonstrable success in writing winning proposals.
• Sound knowledge of various donor guidelines and regulations.
• Strong understanding of poverty and crisis drivers in the Horn of Africa.

MWA/ EOI /013/2024-2025: Environmental Impact Assessment Consultants

• Poses up to date relevant registration with Kenya Government to undertake EIA/EA assignments in the country.
• Excellent understanding of the environmental laws in Kenya
• Experience in undertaking EIA/EA in donor funded projects such as USAID funded projects.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• A proven track record of professional execution of similar consultancies/assignment and demonstrated capacity to deliver high quality outputs within the required timeframe.
• Excellent analytical
• Excellent English report writing, and communication skills are
• Previous work experience and knowledge of the context of the ASAL (Arid and Semi-Arid Lands) areas is preferred.
• Experience working with an international non-governmental organization is preferred.
• Consultants based in Kenya are preferred.

PREPARATION AND CONTENTS OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST:

In order to be considered, prospective consultants must submit all the information herein requested and any bidder who does not meet all the relevant mandatory requirements will be disqualified.

Each application should consist of:

• A cover letter- 1 page
• The company profile (firms) and relevant projects undertaken (firm or individual) – 4 pages.
• Contact details of 3 organizations that have contracted the Consultant to carry out similar assignments in the last 5 year (As per attached template Annex 2. See link below)
• CVs of self or personnel who possess relevant qualification and experience to carry out work in the above-listed categories.
• Certificate of Registration (if a firm)
• KRA PIN registration document for firm or individual.
• Valid Tax Compliance Certificate for firm or individual.
• Details of similar or relevant works (portfolio) in the above-listed categories completed within the last five years, giving details of clients who may be contacted for more information.

Interested individuals/firms should submit their applications by Monday, 15th January 2024 at 5:00pm EAT.

All applications should be submitted electronically to the following email address: mwakinfo@mwawater.org.

The email subject should be clearly titled “EOI- Prequalification for The Provision of Consultancy Services – Indicating the category applying for”.