About Us

Practical Action is an international development organization with a vision for a world that works better for everyone.

We exist to change the systems that keep people in poverty and vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, nature loss and pollution. We work alongside communities to build resilient livelihoods and thriving, inclusive societies.

In Kenya, we have been active since 1990, implementing impactful programmes that have changed lives. We are a trusted partner to the national and county governments, private sector, communities, funders and development organizations. We operate offices in Nairobi, Kisumu and Kakamega.

Objective of the assignment

The overall objective is to develop a comprehensive behaviour Change Communication (BCC) Strategy that supports the Enhancement of Local Manufacturing and Energy Crop Cultivation (ELMECC) project in:

• Promoting the cultivation and sustainable management of climate-resilient energy crops.
• Encouraging the adoption and use of clean energy products, including those produced through local manufacturing.
• Strengthening market systems by shifting attitudes, practices, and narratives among key value-chain actors.
• Providing practical tools and frameworks for targeted, adaptive communication that responds to the project’s evolving context.

How to apply

A detailed Terms of Reference can be accessed from the website download section.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their proposal to Bids.Consultancy@practicalaction.or.ke with the subject line “Consultancy to Develop BCC Strategy (ELMECC Project) ” to reach Practical Action on or before Thursday, 8^th January 2026.

All information/data provided will be handled in utmost confidentiality and will only be used for recruitment purposes.

Guidelines for Submission

Interested candidates should submit:

• A technical proposal outlining their Proposed workplan: methodology, timelines, and deliverables.
• Detailed financial proposal in Kenyan Shillings: If the team consists of several members, the professional fees should be based on clear time allocation by each member to the various activities and all other costs directly related to them assignment such as logistics, travel, accommodation, administrative etc.
• CVs of the consultant(s) and proposed support staff highlighting relevant experience.
• Samples of previous work related to policy review and gender mainstreaming.

Award criteria

The evaluation of the quotations will be based on the best value for money, weighing up technical quality (the methodology and the CV of the consultant) and cost of the assignment.

Additional Information

Practical Action is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from under-represented groups. We stay committed to cultivating an inclusive and diverse working environment and believe that people from different backgrounds or cultures give us different perspectives, and the more perspectives we have, the more successful we will be. By building a culture where everyone feels heard, respected and valued we give everyone working with us the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks.

Note: Practical Action reserves the right to accept or reject any application.