Individual Consultant Pre-Feasibility Studies for Pellet & Briquette Value C

Please note that the deadline is based on Korean Standard Time Zone (KST, UTC+9)

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GENERAL INFORMATION                                        

Project: Strengthening the Clean Cooking Unit at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Contract Duration: 02 August,2026 to 30 November 2026 

Number of Workdays Estimated (internal purpose only): 80 days

Consultant Level: 4

Total Fees: 30,000 USD

Context:

A major challenge affecting scale-up of clean cooking fuel solutions in Uganda remains limited technical, operational, and market information on priority biomass fuel value chains, particularly in relation to feedstock availability, production systems, supply chains, market demand, operational models, and implementation considerations necessary to support future sector development initiatives.

Pellet and briquette value chains continue to present significant opportunities for supporting cleaner biomass fuel transitions, reducing reliance on unsustainably produced charcoal and firewood, and strengthening local enterprise participation within Uganda’s clean cooking sector. However, there remains limited consolidated information on the technical, operational, financial, and market conditions necessary to guide future investments and programme interventions within these value chains.

The programme therefore seeks to undertake preliminary pre-feasibility assessments for pellet and briquette value chains to generate indicative technical, operational, market, and financial information that can support future programme development, sector planning, and investment discussions.

The assignment will also support development of concise profile documents for pellet and briquette value chains, summarizing key opportunities, constraints, implementation considerations, and indicative intervention areas relevant to future sector development.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The overall objective of this assignment is to conduct preliminary technical, operational, market, and financial pre-feasibility assessments for pellet and briquette value chains in Uganda and develop profile documents to support future programme development, detailed feasibility studies, and sector planning initiatives.

To achieve this overall objective, the assignment will assess feedstock availability, production systems, market demand, supply chains, operational considerations, indicative investment requirements, and enabling conditions relevant to pellet and briquette value chains in Uganda. The consultancy will further identify key barriers, opportunities, sustainability considerations, and practical intervention areas that may support future scale-up of cleaner biomass fuel solutions.

The assignment is expected to generate practical and evidence-based recommendations that will support future programme development, investment discussions, and strategic planning processes for pellet and briquette value chains under Uganda’s clean cooking sector.

PROJECT BACKGROUND

The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD), is implementing the second phase of the Uganda e-Cooking Scale-Up and Support Programme in partnership with the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) programme, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), and International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives ICLEI Africa. The programme is supported by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) through the MECS programme managed by Loughborough University and aims to accelerate the transition to clean cooking solutions in Uganda through institutional strengthening, market development, policy support, standards and certification systems, investment mobilisation, and evidence-based sector coordination.

Under the programme, GGGI is supporting the operationalisation and strengthening of the Clean Cooking Unit (CCU) within MEMD to coordinate implementation of Uganda’s National Integrated Clean Cooking Strategy (NICCS) and related clean cooking interventions. The programme contributes to Uganda’s commitments under Vision 2040, the National Development Plan IV (NDP IV), the Energy Transition Plan (ETP), and the country’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

Context:

A major challenge affecting scale-up of clean cooking fuel solutions in Uganda remains limited technical, operational, and market information on priority biomass fuel value chains, particularly in relation to feedstock availability, production systems, supply chains, market demand, operational models, and implementation considerations necessary to support future sector development initiatives.

Pellet and briquette value chains continue to present significant opportunities for supporting cleaner biomass fuel transitions, reducing reliance on unsustainably produced charcoal and firewood, and strengthening local enterprise participation within Uganda’s clean cooking sector. However, there remains limited consolidated information on the technical, operational, financial, and market conditions necessary to guide future investments and programme interventions within these value chains.

The programme therefore seeks to undertake preliminary pre-feasibility assessments for pellet and briquette value chains to generate indicative technical, operational, market, and financial information that can support future programme development, sector planning, and investment discussions.

The assignment will also support development of concise profile documents for pellet and briquette value chains, summarizing key opportunities, constraints, implementation considerations, and indicative intervention areas relevant to future sector development.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The overall objective of this assignment is to conduct preliminary technical, operational, market, and financial pre-feasibility assessments for pellet and briquette value chains in Uganda and develop profile documents to support future programme development, detailed feasibility studies, and sector planning initiatives.

To achieve this overall objective, the assignment will assess feedstock availability, production systems, market demand, supply chains, operational considerations, indicative investment requirements, and enabling conditions relevant to pellet and briquette value chains in Uganda. The consultancy will further identify key barriers, opportunities, sustainability considerations, and practical intervention areas that may support future scale-up of cleaner biomass fuel solutions.

The assignment is expected to generate practical and evidence-based recommendations that will support future programme development, investment discussions, and strategic planning processes for pellet and briquette value chains under Uganda’s clean cooking sector.

Scope of Assignment:

The consultant shall undertake the following tasks:

Task 1: Inception and Review of Sector Opportunities

• Hold inception meetings with GGGI, MEMD, the CCU, and relevant stakeholders;
• Review relevant sector studies, policies, standards, market assessments, and related clean cooking initiatives relevant to pellet and briquette value chains;
• Review available information on feedstock availability, market demand, production systems, and existing sector actors;
• Develop an inception report outlining methodology, workplan, and proposed assessment approach.

Task 2: Pre-Feasibility Assessments for Pellet and Briquette Value Chains

• Conduct pre-feasibility assessments of the pellets and briquettes value chains in Uganda, covering feedstock availability, production systems, supply chains, market demand, operational considerations, and indicative investment requirements. Identify key barriers, opportunities, implementation considerations, and enabling conditions affecting scale-up of pellet and briquette value chains;
• Assess indicative investment requirements, operational considerations, and sustainability aspects relevant to future sector development;
• Develop practical recommendations to support future feasibility studies, programme development, and sector planning processes.

Task 3: Development of Value Chain Profile Documents

• Develop two concise profile documents for each of the pellet and briquette value chains in consultations with the CCU; intended for investors, development partners, government agencies, and other sector stakeholder ssummarising key technical, market, operational, and implementation considerations relevant to the development and scale-up of the pellet and briquette value chains in Uganda
• Present indicative opportunities, challenges, and potential intervention areas for each value chain;
• Provide practical recommendations to support future programme development and sector planning initiatives.

Task 4: Validation and Final Reporting

• Present preliminary findings and draft profile documents to GGGI, MEMD, CCU, and relevant stakeholders;
• Incorporate comments and feedback received during validation;
• Submit final pre-feasibility study reports and profile documents.

DELIVERABLES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE

The deliverables shall be submitted as indicated below.

NOTES

1. Cost for workshops

Costs related to workshops, excluding the consultant’s time, will be covered by GGGI on an actual basis following GGGI’s cost norms for the relevant year. Workshops must be pre-approved by GGGI based on a concept note, suggested participant list, and accompanying budget. The consultant will be required to support workshop preparation, facilitation, and documentation.

2. Cost of travel

Costs related to travel, with the exception of costs for commuting within Kampala, will be borne by GGGI. If the consultant engages any third-party colleagues for this assignment, the consultant shall be liable for their travel and accommodation arrangements.

3. Reporting arrangements

• The consultant shall report to the Project Manager for the Strengthening the Clean Cooking Unit Project; GGGI Uganda and work closely with the Clean Cooking Unit (CCU) at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development.
• All deliverables shall be reviewed and approved by GGGI in consultation with MEMD/CCU.
• The consultant’s work progress will be monitored primarily through periodic review meetings, as jointly agreed during the inception phase.
• The consultant shall submit all outputs in English and in electronic versions readable by Microsoft Office applications.
• The consultant shall consider comments and revisions proposed by GGGI and MEMD/CCU and submit revised deliverables within the agreed timelines.

EXPERTISE REQUIRED

Education:

Advanced university degree (Masters) in energy, engineering, economics, environmental sciences, business administration, development studies, or a related field.

Experience:

• Demonstrated at least 5-8 years’ experience in feasibility studies, market assessments, value chain analysis, or related advisory assignments;
• Experience in clean cooking, renewable energy, biomass energy, energy access, or related sectors;
• Strong analytical, financial, and report writing skills;
• Experience conducting stakeholder consultations and technical assessments;
• Experience working with government institutions, development partners, or multi-stakeholder programmes;
• Experience operating within Uganda or East Africa will be an added advantage;
• High level of self-motivation as well as diplomatic tact and political awareness.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

• Interested consultants shall submit following documentation:  
• The application cover letter, and CV
• This is a competitive Individual Consultant Recruitment Process. Interested individuals should submit their application through the GGGI Career Portal by 27 July 2026 before 5:00 P.M.
• Date to close is Korean Standard Time (KST). Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Application Cover Letter, and CV must be sent in English. A consortium, or a firm may not be engaged for the individual Consultant assignment.