Consultancy Services: Annual Environmental Analysis 0f Auji and Kisat Rivers in Kisumu City

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 organizational 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 primary objective of the assignment is to conduct an annual environmental analysis and come up with strategic actions to help restore and sustainably protect the ecological integrity of the two rivers. We expect the assessments to embed a gender perspective in every aspect of this assignment.

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 ‘Annual environmental analysis of Auji and Kisat rivers in Kisumu City’ to reach Practical Action on or before Friday, 10^th July 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:

1. Technical proposal outlining the approach to conducting Environmental analysis, research design and methodology. (Max. 3 pages).
2. A proposed process and timeframe for the Environmental analysis setting out the phases, the number of consultants and the number of days. (Max. 2 pages)
3. The anticipated challenges and dependencies likely to affect the implementation of the analysis and how these should be addressed. (Max. 1 page)
4. A description of how to ensure data quality throughout the process/assignment.
5. A narration of how ethical issues will be mitigated/safeguarded throughout the
6. A description of how gender will be mainstreamed throughout the process with consideration of how the perspectives of men, women and youths will be sought in the evaluation process.
7. A summary (Max 1 page per CV) of the most relevant skills and experience of the proposed lead consultant and the consultant(s) together with her/his CV showing relevant previous assignments and clients. (Annex CVs separately).
8. 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.(Max. 1 page)
9. Sample(s) of previous similar work, if (Annexed separately).

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.