CONSULTANCY ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN E-DRIVER 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
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.
3. Scope of Work
Phase 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.
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 e-driver training manual | 2nd Week of November 2025 |
| Validation exercises | 3rd Week Nov - 2nd Week Dec 2025 |
| Final manual submission | 2nd Week of December 2025 |
| Staff Training | 3rd Week of February 2026 |
5. Qualifications and Experience
- Advanced degree in Engineering or related field.
- Proven experience in developing training manuals focused on EV operations & maintenance.
- Expertise in qualitative & quantitative research approaches.
- Familiarity with disability equity, public transport, and urban development.
- Previous work experience in public transport is an added advantage.
6. Reporting and Supervision
The consultant will report to Flone Initiative’s Executive Director or designate, providing regular updates to ensure alignment with organisational expectations.
7. Budget and Payment Terms
- 30% upon signing the contract.
- 40% upon submission of draft e-driver manual.
- 30% upon delivery of final manual & training.
8. 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 [email protected].
9. Evaluation Criteria
- Experience & qualifications (30%)
- Technical proposal quality (40%)
- Financial proposal cost-effectiveness (20%)
- References (10%)