Terms of Reference (ToR) for Providers to Support Biodigester Enterprises with business development services.

SNV is a mission-driven global development partner, rooted in the contexts and societies where we work. Inspired by the transformational principles and objectives set out by the SDGs, we are committed to building resilient agri-food systems that deliver food security and adequate nutrition; to increasing the reliability and availability of water and sanitation at an acceptable quantity and quality; and to improving access to affordable and sustainable energy for all. In doing so, we aim to strengthen institutions, markets and effective governance within and across the agri-food, energy, and water sectors, reducing gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enabling adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.

We are one team of over 1,600 people, the vast majority of whom come from the contexts where we work, in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia. Together, we are committed to effective and efficient stewardship of resources and maximising positive, lasting impacts.

Our ability to deliver results rests on our robust foundation of experience, knowledge, evidence and learning; our commitment to strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships; and the relationships and trust of those we work alongside.

Our core values of people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and inclusion, are fundamental to who we are, and what we do. This is reflected in our vision and mission, and strategy, which sets out our aspirations and commitments as our compass towards 2030.

For more information on our operations in Uganda and SNV visit our website: www.snv.org

Call for Business Advisory Service.

1. INTRODUCTION

SNV Netherlands Development Organization is a not-for-profit international development organization that applies practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our top-notch expertise in agriculture, energy, and WASH to local contexts. SNV has over 1,300 staff in more than 25 countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

Our global team of local and international advisors works with local partners to equip communities, businesses, and organizations with the tools, knowledge, and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services. We support people to access and develop the capabilities, services and opportunities needed to live a healthy, productive, and fulfilling life, while sustainably using the natural resources they depend on. More specifically, our work includes advisory services, evidence-based advocacy, and implementation at scale.

SNV seeks to continuously develop and strengthen partnerships with organizations and initiatives that help build local capacity and empower communities to break the cycle of poverty. For more information on SNV's operations, visit our website: www.snvworld.org

1. THE AFRICA BIODIGESTER COMPONENT (ABC) PROJECT – UGANDA

The Africa Biodigester Component (ABC) Project is an energy and agriculture integrated programme in Uganda implemented by SNV Netherlands Development Organization (SNV) as lead implementer in collaboration with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH as consortium partner and Biogas Solutions Uganda Limited as the National Implementer

The ABC – Ug project seeks to achieve a sustainable, stable, and growing market for biodigesters that significantly contribute to achieving national sustainable agricultural production, energy access and climate targets, by following a market-based approach to triggering demand, promoting the supply of high-quality technology and services, and improving the enabling environment.

ABC project is working with the Energy Enterprise Coach (EEC) a flagship initiative that offers the services and expertise in business development services to support professionalization of Biodigester SMEs working in the clean energy sector in Africa and foster their growth and development. EEC delivers business development support interventions tailored to the enterprise’s stage of growth (either early, growth or advanced).

ABC Biodigester Enterprises applied for EEC needs-based training and support. However only a small number qualified and were selected for training. Some of the gaps that contributed to failure of most BEs to qualify for this training opportunity included informal businesses, poor book keeping and financial management skills, non-tax compliance, lack of business plans, low sales, poor sales & marketing skills to mention.

In order to cover these and more business skill gaps, he SNV  - ABC project wishes to engage the service of a consultant   to provided business development support to  14 biodigester companies..

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