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OVERVIEW
Start date	11 December – 31 January 2024
	Interested service provider or private company are invited to submit: A proposed technical proposal including workplan responding to the scope of works and deliverables (including a budget in a separate file) Most recent CV 2 writing samples similar to or relevant work carried out in line with the assignment
Deadline	01 December 2023 23:59 (GMT+7)
Application to be submitted to:	https://jobs.oxfamnovib.nl/job-invite/13217/
Assignment location:	Kaoh Snaeng Village, Stung Treng Province, Cambodia
Specific considerations:

PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT

Oxfam in Cambodia is looking for a potential service provider or private company that can offer training on rooftop solar operations and maintenance to around 10 community members in Kaoh Snaeng village, Stung Treng province. The training program will be customized to suit the local community's ability to grasp the technical aspects of solar rooftop systems. The selected service provider or private company will also supply the necessary materials for the community members who will become the local operations and maintenance service providers.

BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT

In recent years, Cambodia has been experiencing a growing interest in renewable energy, specifically solar, wind, biomass, biogas, and hydropower. This surge is driven by the country's efforts to diversify its energy sources, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and promote sustainable development. The Royal Government of Cambodia has introduced four significant policies among others related to renewable energy: the Updated Nationally Determined Contribution, the Long-Term Strategy for Carbon Neutrality, the National Energy Efficiency Plan, and the Power Development Masterplan 2022-2040.

Collaborative efforts among government officials, development agencies, civil society organizations, private sectors, and communities are crucial for the successful implementation of these initiatives, as stand-alone initiatives can be challenging. However, empowering communities to take ownership of their own development has proven to be more effective and sustainable in the long term. Currently, numbers of development partners and CSOs including Oxfam in Cambodia are engaged in projects focused on community-owned renewable energy. These projects involve establishing village management committees that oversee the management of renewable energy within their communities, with support for capacity building provided by private sector and civil society organizations.

Steps have been taken to ensure that affordable and dependable access to electricity is available to all individuals. Various solutions, such as mini-grid solar systems, rooftop solar installations, and mesh-grid solar setups, have been implemented in off-grid communities to enable community members to access electricity. However, community members encounter challenges, particularly when it comes to maintaining these solar systems.

Recognizing the potential, Oxfam in Cambodia views this as a chance to empower community members by addressing their specific needs and enhancing their skills in solar rooftop operations and maintenance. Through this initiative, community members will receive comprehensive training that encompasses both fundamental and technical skills. This training will enable them to effectively maintain solar rooftop systems within their own community and potentially extend their services to neighboring communities.

SCOPE OF WORK

Under this assignment, selected service provider or private company shall:

Provide one off basic training on rooftop solar operations and maintenance to selected trainees,
Provide one off advanced training on rooftop solar operations and maintenance to selected trainees including upgrading the solar rooftop for households,
Provide hand-on experience on rooftop solar operations and maintenance selected trainees,
Provide a refresher and technical follow-up training on rooftop solar operations and maintenance selected trainees,
Create support platform (i.e. WhatsApp or Telegram Group) where selected trainees can seek support whenever needed,
Develop rooftop solar operations and maintenance manual book for selected trainees, and
Provide start-up materials for selected trainees to support their initial implementation of solar rooftop operations and maintenance practices.

DELIVERABLES

The selected service provider or private company is expected to deliver the following outputs in December 2023:

Recruited potential trainees,
Finalized the training materials,
Delivered one basic, and one advance training to selected trainees,
Delivered hand-one experience selected trainees,
Delivered refresher and technical follow-up training to selected trainees,
Created support platform (i.e. WhatsApp or Telegram Group) where selected trainees can seek support when needed,
Completed rooftop solar operations and maintenance manual book for selected trainees,
Provided list, price, and supply of start-up materials for selected trainees to support their initial implementation of solar rooftop operations and maintenance practices.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Actual remuneration is based on submissions of deliverables according to the agreed schedule. No payment will be made in advance.A maximum of USD 12,000 NET is available to deliver this assignment based on scope of work and deliverables. Oxfam will pay 15% withholding tax for resident taxpayer or 14% withholding tax for non-resident taxpayer to the Cambodian Government from the respective net fee. The tentative payment schedule is as below.

No.	Steps / deliverables	Dates	% payment (Net fee)
1	DELIVERABLE 1 Recruited potential trainees, Finalized the training materials,1	December 2023	30% total budget
2	DELIVERABLE 2 Delivered one basic, and one advance training to selected trainees, Delivered one hand-one experience selected trainees, Created support platform (i.e. WhatsApp or Telegram Group) where selected trainees can seek support when needed, Completed rooftop solar operations and maintenance manual book for selected trainees, Provided list and price of start-up materials for selected trainees to support their initial implementation of solar rooftop operations and maintenance practices.	December 2023	50% total budget
3	DELIVERABLE 3 Completed refresher and technical follow-up training and provided Final report of service which could be covered on challenges, lesson learned and opportunity	January 2024	20% total budget
TOTAL			100% total budget

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

The service provider/private company/ individual(s) candidate should have the following competencies:

Essential criteria

Proved excellent track record in solar rooftop operations and maintenance with at least 5-7 years of experience working including installations, operations, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance service across Cambodia both urban and rural areas,
Proved excellent track record on the safety protocols and procedures in place to protect their staff, client and community during the installation and maintenance activity in line with safety standard and regulations,
Official authorization/license from the Ministry of Mines and Energy to legally operate the company in Cambodia,
Experience working to provide training to local communities on solar operations and maintenance in Cambodia,
Good understanding of the roles of and relations between governmental, private sector, civil society sector and community members,
Experience with integration of a gender lens in renewable energy sector,
Excellent analytical skills;
Excellent writing and presentation skills;

Key Attributes:

Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.

Organisational Values:

Accountability – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions.
Empowerment – Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen.
Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.

Others:

Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles.

The details of the application process can be accessed here:https://oxfam.box.com/s/2fxw8qe6a14lbx1f81a5hv9hwnpb2n9j

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