implement Result-Based Financing (RBF) for the promotion of electric cooking (eCooking)

SNV

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Company Description

SNV is a mission-driven global development partner working across Africa and Asia. Our mission is to strengthen capacities and catalyse partnerships that transform the agri-food, energy, and water systems, which enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all.

SNV established its presence in Lao PDR in 1993. It operates under an agreed framework with the government of Lao PDR. We are well positioned within the ‘9th National Socio-Economic Development Plan’ and the ‘National Growth and Poverty Eradication Strategy’. Our advisory work focuses on agri-food, energy, and water sectors. Three cross-sectoral core themes on gender equality and social inclusion (GESI), climate adaptation and mitigation, and strong institutions and effective governance underpin our interventions in all three sectors. Our work is implemented across the country’s north, south, and central provinces.

Job Description

SNV Laos is implementing a clean cooking promotion project, one of which is promoting electric cooking (eCooking). The project has considered Result-Based Financing (RBF) as an incentive mechanism to accelerate the dissemination of eCooking. Interested promotors are invited to submit their letter of intent to participate in RBF.

Evaluation will be made based on the information provided by promotors. The contract will be signed with selected promotors to implement the RBF.

  1. Target areas to implement RBF
  • Vientiane Capital: 4 villages
  • Savannakhet: 3 villages
  • Luang Prabang: 3 villages

Promoters need to specify the area in which they want to work. They can apply for three provinces or choose a smaller region only depending on their preference

  1. Target Households

The total number of target households under this scheme is 2,000 HHs. The number of Households per village will be between 150 and 500 HHs.

  1. Scope of Works
  • Demand activation and collection from community people for eCooking appliances
  • Support community people to purchase the eCooking appliances
  • Reach out to the project team to get the necessary technical support
  • Collect the purchase receipts from customers, compile them and submit them to the project team on a monthly basis to claim the incentives

Eligible Technologies:

The following eCooking technologies qualify for RBF

  • Induction
  • Infrared
  • Electric Pressure Cooker (EPC)
  • Rice Cooker
  • Multi-Function Electric Pan
  1. SNV’s Role
  • Provide technical assistance and capacity-building support
  • Monitor and evaluate the implementation of RBF activities
  • Disburse RBF funds based on achieved results.
  1. Incentives
  • Maximum Incentives per household will be 5 USD. Preference will be given to those promotors who offer less. 
  1. Results Measurement and Verification:
  • Baseline data to be established.
  • Progress report supported by sales record/ purchase receipt
  • Regular monitoring and verification to assess progress.
  • RBF payments to be made based on independent verification survey results
  1. Payment Mechanism
  • RBF payments will be made in accordance with the agreed-upon results. Deductions will be made if the verification result is less than 90%. No incentives will be paid if the verification result is less than 50%.

Interested promoters to participate in RBF can collect the detailed TOR from the SNV office in Laos or request via email. The applicant shall submit the letter of intent (LoI) highlighting their understanding of the assignment and rates. Include any previous works that demonstrate your experiences and achievements.

Additional Information

Interested promoters to participate in RBF can collect the detailed TOR from the SNV office in Laos or request via email. The applicant shall submit the letter of intent (LoI) highlighting their understanding of the assignment and rates. Include any previous works that demonstrate your experiences and achievements.

Contact

Baburam Paudel

Energy Sector leader,

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

Ban Saphantong-Tai, Sisattanak District, P.O. Box 9781, Vientiane, Laos

Email: [email protected]

WhatsApp: +856 20 52533858

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