The TEMARIN project (see here for more) is a three-year, DANIDA (Danish Development Agency) funded project covering the countries of Kenya and Uganda with the overall aim to support countries in accelerating the transfer, diffusion and uptake of specific climate technologies. The project focus is on strengthening domestic markets for climate technologies, removing bottlenecks for the private sector, and increasing cooperation among private actors, public actors and international actors to build global and national partnerships for upscaling implementation.
This TOR concerns work in Uganda in relation to TEMARIN’s activities relating to adaptation and specifically the selected target technology of Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting.
Objective of the Assignment
The main objective of the TEMARIN project as it relates to adaptation in Uganda is to provide a focused push, through an analytical deep dive, to one specific technology prioritized in the water sector: rooftop rainwater harvesting (RRWH). The purpose of this is two-fold: 1. To improve the deployment and take up of that technology in Uganda as per the expressed priority of national stakeholders, and 2. To generate global lessons on modalities and approaches for more effective implementation of technologies from TNA and NDC processes.
TEMARIN’s deep dive on the RRWH technology will build on existing insights generated from the TNA project in Uganda, including in particular through the TNA report, the Barrier Analysis and Enabling Framework (BAEF) report and the Technology Action Plan (TAP) – due in June 2021. The analytical deep dive will consist of: 1. Supplementary barrier analysis for the RRWH technology, building on work in the BAEF report, 2. Detailed mapping of, and interviews/consultation with, key stakeholders and 3. An in-depth market assessment for the RRWH in Uganda.
In combination, these three elements will enable a fuller understanding of the barriers and issues preventing the full deployment of the RRWH technology in Uganda. Building on this in-depth understanding, TEMARIN will develop and implement specific activities/actions aimed at increasing overcoming barriers and increase the uptake and development of RRWH in Uganda, as well as identifying potential partnership and collaboration opportunities for enhancing support to RRWH.
These implementation actions/activities could be of various kinds, examples include – increasing private sector engagement in RRWH, strengthening technical capacity, increasing consumer awareness and more data on the RRWH options/cost/financing etc., and/or strengthen policy coordination and support etc.
Timing and budget
The contract period is 8 months from 21 April 2021 to 30 December 2021.
The Consultant is expected to liaise with TEMARIN Team and consult widely with local institutions, private companies and other international institutions etc.
The total budget for this consultancy contract is 20,000 USD.
Qualifications and Skills
A local consultant, with good knowledge of the water sector in Uganda, strong research and analytical experience on technology uptake and the application areas, along with strong links to the relevant policy making fora and Ministries is being sought to support the agenda of advancing technology diffusion and market strengthening in Uganda.
The qualified candidate would have the following qualifications and skills:
- Possess a post graduate degree in a related field of the assignment.
- Have good knowledge and general overview of the water sector in Uganda, including relevant technologies, and currently active policies and frameworks. Specific experience and knowledge on RRWH is a clear advantage.
- Have strong research and analytical experience on technology uptake in the water sector.
- Have a good overview of key stakeholders involved in the water sector in Uganda, including relevant policy making fora, Ministries, and private and financial sectors. Documented past engagements with stakeholders an added plus.
- Have a working understanding of climate change and climate change adaptation – in particular in the Ugandan context. in particular
- Have good coordination and facilitation skills.
- Possess excellent English writing skills
Application Procedure
Interested consultants should submit their application to the Lucy Ellen Gregersen lugr@dtu.dk, with copy to Lars Christiansen lachr@dtu.dk and Lakshmi Bhamidipati at lakpa@dtu.dk. Please make sure to include the following information:
- A cover letter demonstrating experience and knowledge in the water sector, market research/advisory, including knowhow of the relevant stakeholders.
- Detailed CV including summary of relevant projects and initiatives you have been a part of and your specific role within them.
- 1/2 to 1 page write-up on preliminary ideas, reflections, and thoughts on your approach to this work and activities indicated in this ToR.
The deadline for submitting the application is 6th April 2021.
Application deadline: 06/04/2021