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 purpose of this assignment is to provide legal, procedural, and public participation advisory support to guide the development of CEPs, IPs, and EPs. The consultant will develop frameworks, tools, and advisory inputs that strengthen legal alignment, legislative engagement, and public participation processes, thereby supporting counties to position the plans for consideration and adoption by County Governments.

Specific objectives of the assignment

1. Provide Legal Advisory and Compliance

Offer legal advisory inputs to guide CEPs, IPs, and EPs toward alignment with:

• The Constitution of Kenya
• Energy Act 2019
• Public Policy Handbook (2024)
• INEP Regulations (2025)
• County Governments Act
• PFM Act and county budgeting cycles
• Other relevant national and county legal frameworks

How to apply

A 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 “Legal Compliance Frameworks & Public Participation Advisory (PACE Project)” to reach Practical Action on or before Friday, 9^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 Consultants or firms are requested to submit.

• A technical proposal detailing interpretation of the TOR, proposed methodology including sampling framework, work schedule and deliverables etc.
• A capability statement demonstrating how the consultants meet the required qualifications and competencies.
• 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 not just be a daily rate, but it should be based on clearly shown time allocation by each member of the team to the various activities.
• Evidence of experience in similar work
• 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 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.