ADRA Consultant - Renewable Energy Curriculum Development for Vocational Institutions in Somaliland and Puntland (Solar Curriculum)


The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Somalia is an International Non-Governmental Organization registered in Kenya and operating in Somalia.

ADRA is seeking the services of a qualified
Consultantto carry out the following:

Renewable Energy Curriculum Development for Vocational Institutions in Somaliland and Puntland (Solar Curriculum)

Scope of Work
  • Collect data on



    the most appropriate solar PV systems for household, community based and productive applications, both locally (somaliland/Puntland), regionally and worldwide, especially in the developing countries;
  • Analyze and assess Solar PV curriculum available and the training experiences on PV systems and applications in Somaliland and Puntland and both formal and informal training undertaken by training institutions, NGOs and the private sector;
  • Assess the current domestic electrical installation curriculum in the technical/vocational institutions and recommend, in consultation with the Ministries of Education authorities, any additions and/or modifications, deemed necessary to assist in the proper integration of the proposed PV curriculum.
  • Develop an appropriate set of course modules on PV systems applications, PV components, planning, pricing, system design configuration, installation, commissioning, service and maintenance for the VTC trainees to be integrated into the electrical installation curriculum

Qualifications of the Consultant
  • Degree in Energy studies, renewable energy or other related discipline.
  • Have practical experience in energy sector development.
  • Minimum 8 years professional experience in developing countries.
  • Have a proven track record as a trainer in institutional capacity building.
  • Have excellent analytical and writing skills.

For the full Terms of Reference (ToR) please visit ADRA Somalia websitewww.adrasom.org.

Interested persons should send a technical and financial proposal to hr @ adrasom.org or info @ adrasom.org by 19th March 2010.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.