Call for a Comparative Study and Pilot Testing of Business Models for Battery Collection at Siemens Stiftung

Siemens Stiftung was established as an independent nonprofit foundation by Siemens AG in 2008. Since then, we have been implementing international projects that contribute to sustainable social development.

 

Call for a Comparative Study and Pilot Testing of Business Models for Battery Collection

  • Job TypeContract
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldProject Management  , Research 

Scope of Work & Deliverables

  • The project is planned to start in October 2025 and should run for 6-7 months. The scope of work entails the following the aspects:
  • Comparative Assessment
  • Identify and describe at least three promising business models for the collection of predominantly lithium-ion batteries.
  • Assess each model’s relevance to Kenya’s regulatory context, infrastructure, and user base.
  • Explore incentives and pricing structures to drive sustainable battery return behaviours.
  • Pilot Implementation
  • Operate pilots in Nairobi as a case study for dense urban zones and informal settlements.
  • Set up physical or mobile collection points, engage local actors (e.g., vendors, boda boda operators, youth groups), and integrate formal sector contributors.
  • Report Development
  • Design a simple framework to track volumes collected, return rates, stakeholder engagement, logistical and any other costs, and further KPIs.
  • Summarize findings, learnings, challenges, and recommendations for the ecosystem.

Applicants Profile

  • Siemens Stiftung is looking for enterprises’ operating in the e-mobility ecosystem in Kenya.
  • The candidates must demonstrate market experience and must comply with the following criteria
  • Candidates are operative in any battery, or waste recycling value chain.
  • Candidates need to be registered as a Kenyan entity.
  • Capacities in processing battery cells are a strong benefit (testing, developing 2nd life applications, shredding).
  • Strong networks or partnerships in Kenya’s e-mobility or circular economy sectors.
  • Positive impact of the company is part of the applying candidates’ identity, e.g. proven through statutes or company reports.
  • Candidates with pending litigation against them or members of their management team, candidates looking for refinancing opportunities or debt or other liabilities are excluded from the application process.
  • Female-led companies as well as companies operating in underserved areas and working with marginalized target groups as well as with high environmental impact are especially encouraged to apply

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Method of Application

Interested applicants are requested to send their full application in PDF to sebastian.gruss@siemens-stiftung.org . Siemens Stiftung will just consider applications submitted by 4 th of August 2025 sharing the following documents: 

  • Technical proposal (methodology, business models, locations, networks, timeline)
  • Financial proposal (max. 65,000 EUR)
  • Registration certificate
  • CVs of core team

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