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.

Objectives of the Assignment

The GEDSI audit seeks to assess how effectively the CE4HOW project is implementing its GEDSI commitments at, identify inclusion and safeguarding strengths and gaps, and generate evidence-based, practical guidance to improve equity, accountability, and impact for marginalized groups in the remaining project period.

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 Bids.Consultancy@practicalaction.or.ke with subject line “Consultancy: GEDSI Performance Audit” to reach Practical Action on or before Wednesday, 3^rd June 2026.

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

Guidelines for Submission

A consulting entity that meets the above requirements and is available within the time limit indicated above should submit the following:

• A technical proposal detailing interpretation of the TOR, proposed methodology including sampling framework, work schedule 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 team should be annexed to the proposal with the evaluation team outlining previous evaluation experiences and accomplishments; 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 assignment such as logistics, travel, accommodation, administrative etc.
• Evidence of experience in similar work.

Award Criteria

The evaluation of the quotations will be based on weighing up technical quality (the methodology and experience) as well as the financial proposal.

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.