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.

We are committed to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment through all our work. This includes programmes, knowledge sharing, advocacy, external communications, and our own organisational development. At a minimum, we ensure that all our work is gender sensitive, seeking gender transformative approaches as our overall ambition and in accordance with context.

Purpose of the Assignment

The main objective of this consultancy is to develop comprehensive clean cooking transition models using LEAP or ONSTOVE for Homabay, Murang’a, Siaya and Tharaka Nithi Counties.

Specific Objectives

The main objective of this consultancy is to:

• In collaboration with the county governments (Homabay, Siaya, Murang’a and Tharaka Nithi), the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Practical Action, Strathmore University and KTH, provide technical support in conducting baseline survey activities that serve as a basis for the development of CEPs, EP & IPs.
• To conduct assessment studies on the status of clean cooking at county level, in relation to specific fuels and technologies.
• Conduct an analysis of key nexus sectors that have been chosen by respective counties as a focus for the CEP solution development
• Provide thematic expertise in key areas of Least Cost Electrification, clean cooking, gender and Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency.
• Develop the Draft and Final CEP, EP and IP that captures the energy needs and solutions for Homabay, Siaya, Tharaka Nithi and Murang’a aligned to the INEP framework.

How to apply

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

Interested consulting entities that have capacity to deliver this TOR are invited to submit a complete proposal to Bids.Consultancy@practicalaction.or.ke with subject line “Development of Clean Cooking Modelling, PACE Project” to reach Practical Action on or before Thursday 8^th January 2026. All information/data provided will be handled with utmost confidentiality and will only be used for recruitment purposes.

Guidelines for Submission

Interested Consultants or firms are required to submit.

• A cover letter outlining relevant experience in clean cooking modelling and managing similar assignment.
• A technical proposal outlining their Proposed workplan: methodology, timelines, and deliverables.
• Copies of all relevant Curriculum Vitae (CVs). Only CVs for the specific individuals that will form the proposed survey team should be included; two references (including one from your last client).
• 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.
• Tax compliance certificates.

Award criteria

The evaluation of the bids/proposals 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 diverse 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.