CONSULTANCY ON THE ADAPTATION OF AN E-CONDUCTOR TRAINING MANUAL FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEMS
Organisation: Flone Initiative Trust
Location: Nairobi
End Users: Public transport companies/organisations in e-mobility & ICEV (SACCOs, Manufacturers/assemblers, distributors, etc)
Duration: October 2025 - January 2026
Reports to: Executive Director or Designate
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.
2. Objective
- Improve our conductor’s manual by including components of electric mobility.
- Review the existing manual and adapt it to include EV efficiency, battery management, driving quality, road safety, and eco-driving techniques.
- Organize 2 workshops with 20 stakeholders (NITA, NTSA, etc.) to validate the manual.
- Incorporate industry feedback to align training with standards and needs of e-mobility companies.
3. Scope of Work
Phase 1: Review and Contextual Analysis
- Develop data collection tools and conduct desk reviews.
- Interview key industry players (e-mobility, ICEV, transport workers, disability groups).
- Analyse collected data to identify essential e-conductor training features.
Phase 2: Development of Training Manual
Draft a manual focusing on both soft and hard skills for e-conductors.
Phase 3: Validation of the Tool
Convene a validation exercise with 20 e-mobility stakeholders.
Phase 4: Capacity Building
Conduct a training workshop for Flone staff on applying the manual.
4. Deliverables and Timeline
| Deliverable | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Contract signing | 3rd Week of October 2025 |
| Submission of data collection tools | 3rd Week of October 2025 |
| Desk & field research | 4th - 1st Week of November 2025 |
| Draft manual | 2nd Week of November 2025 |
| Validation exercises | 3rd Week Nov - 2nd Week Dec 2025 |
| Final manual submission | 2nd Week of Dec 2025 |
| Staff Training | Feb 2026 |
5. Qualifications and Experience
- Advanced degree in Engineering.
- Experience developing EV training manuals.
- Knowledge of public transport conductor operations.
- Expertise in qualitative & quantitative research.
- Experience in disability equity, transport, and urban development.
6. Reporting and Supervision
The consultant will report to Flone Initiative’s Executive Director or designate, with regular updates.
7. Budget and Payment Terms
- 30% upon signing the contract.
- 40% upon submission of draft manual.
- 30% upon delivery of final manual & training.
8. Application Process
Submit a technical proposal, financial proposal, CVs, and previous work examples to [email protected] no later than October 15th, 2025.
9. Evaluation Criteria
- Experience & qualifications (30%)
- Technical proposal quality (40%)
- Financial proposal cost-effectiveness (20%)
- References (10%)