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Invitation for Short-Term consultancy 

• Position: Project Technical Expert – Regional Workshop Facilitator
• Project Title: Renewable Energy for Sustainable Transformation of Rural Economy (RESTORE)
• Employer: KAKUTE Projects
• Location: Monduli District & Babati District, Tanzania (with possible assignments in other project areas)
• Engagement Type: Short-term, assignment-based consultancy during the project period of 2 years

The RESTORE project aims to improve income and employment opportunities for vulnerable rural households through climate-friendly, energy-efficient technologies. This involves aligning technology providers with rural value chain actors, equipping small businesses with energy-efficient solutions, and building entrepreneurial capacity. The Project Technical Expert will support various technical and facilitation assignments throughout the project duration, particularly in Field of Action: Improving Access to Energy-Efficient Technologies

Key Responsibilities:

The Project Technical Expert will be engaged periodically throughout the project for specific assignments, including but not limited to:

• Workshop Facilitation – Lead and facilitate regional workshops to disseminate energy-efficient technologies and present findings from needs analyses.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Foster partnerships between technology providers, smallholder farmers, small processing companies, financial institutions, and local authorities.
• Technical Guidance – Provide expert advice on renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies tailored to rural value chains.
• Training & Capacity Building – Deliver training on technology management, entrepreneurship, and integration of energy-efficient solutions in small businesses.
• Coaching & Mentorship – Support small businesses and start-ups through coaching programs aimed at improving market access, business skills, and strategic cooperation.
• Demonstration Activities – Oversee practical demonstrations of energy-efficient technologies (e.g., LPG cookers) to showcase economic and environmental benefits.
• Reporting – Prepare concise and comprehensive reports after assignments, highlighting outcomes, lessons learned, and recommendations.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Proven experience in facilitating workshops, trainings, and coaching programs in the renewable energy or sustainable development sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies, particularly their application in rural and low-income settings.
• Strong background in engaging multiple stakeholders and fostering strategic partnerships.
• Demonstrated experience working with smallholder farmers, small businesses, and community enterprises.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with fluency in both English and Swahili (spoken and written).
• Strong report-writing skills and the ability to translate technical concepts into practical solutions.
• Availability for short-term, assignment-based work over the project’s duration.

Locations: The regional workshop will be held in the following eight project locations

• Monduli District: Selela, Majengo, Esilalei, Sepeko Wards
• Babati District: Endakiso, Magara, Nkaiti, Mwada Wards
• Additional activities may be assigned in other project-related locations

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their applications including:

• A detailed CV highlighting relevant experience and qualifications.
• A brief cover letter explaining their interest in the role and how their expertise aligns with the project’s objectives.
• A brief 2-3 pages proposal outlining their approach to facilitating the regional workshop, including any innovative ideas or methodologies for engaging stakeholders

Applications must be submitted no later than 20th August 2025 at 16:00 EAT to the following email addresses:

• info@kakute.or.tz
• CC: adamu.makombe@kakute.or.tz 

Applications should be addressed to:
Executive Secretary, KAKUTE Projects
P.O. Box 13954, Arusha, Tanzania.

You can download the job description here.