consultancy on the development of an e-driver training manual for public transport systems

2 weeks ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Flone Initiative Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
  1. Background

Flone is a mission-driven organisation reimagining what public transport can be: safe, inclusive, and accessible for everyone. We train operators, shift mindsets, and advocate for systems that serve people first. Our vision is a just public mobility system.

  1. Objective

Flone is seeking a consultancy to develop an 
e-driver training manual
 that incorporates components of electric mobility. The manual will promote professionalism while instilling practical skills and knowledge on operating and maintaining electric vehicles.

  • Develop a training manual incorporating EV efficiency, battery management, driving quality, road safety, and eco-driving techniques.
  • Organize 
    two workshops
     to review and validate the training manual with at least 20 stakeholders (NITA, NTSA, e-companies, etc.).

  • Integrate feedback from e-mobility industry stakeholders to ensure alignment with industry standards and needs.

  • Scope of WorkPhase 1: Review and Contextual Analysis

  • Develop data collection tools.

  • Conduct desk review and analysis of e-driver operational materials.
  • Interview industry players (e-mobility, ICEV, transport workers, disability organisations).
  • Conduct FGDs with public transport users, including persons with disabilities.
  • Analyse data to identify features of a practical e-driver training manual.

Phase 2: Development of the Training Manual

Create a training manual addressing both soft and hard skills to ensure e-drivers remain efficient, safe, and effective.

Phase 3: Validation of the Manual

Convene a validation exercise with 20 e-mobility stakeholders to refine the manual.

Phase 4: Capacity Building

Organize a capacity-building workshop to train Flone staff on the application of the manual.

  1. Deliverables - check on

  2. Qualifications and Experience

  3. Advanced degree in Engineering or related field.

  4. Proven experience in developing training manuals focused on EV operations & maintenance.
  5. Expertise in qualitative & quantitative research approaches.
  6. Familiarity with disability equity, public transport, and urban development.

  7. Previous work experience in public transport is an added advantage.

  8. Reporting and SupervisionThe consultant will report to Flone Initiative's Executive Director or designate, providing regular updates to ensure alignment with organisational expectations.

  9. Budget and Payment Terms

  10. 30% upon signing the contract.

  11. 40% upon submission of draft e-driver manual.

  12. 30% upon delivery of final manual & training.

  13. Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

  • Technical proposal (understanding, methodology, work plan).
  • Financial proposal.
  • CVs of consultant(s) or team.
  • Examples of previous audit/training manuals developed.

Submissions should be made no later than 
October 15th, 2025
 to 

  1. Evaluation Criteria

  2. Experience & qualifications (30%)

  3. Technical proposal quality (40%)
  4. Financial proposal cost-effectiveness (20%)
  5. References (10%)

Deadline for Applications: 15th October, 2025

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