Call for Expression of Interest to Collaborate with STEP
About This Opportunity
This is a consulting contract in the humanitarian aid sector. Located in Kenya, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before July 30, 2026.
Published through ReliefWeb Consultancies, part of the United Nations system, which follows UN procurement standards. UN-funded opportunities are typically open to vendors registered in the UN Global Marketplace for consulting in the humanitarian aid sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Kenya
Call for Expression of Interest to Collaborate with STEP
Organization
World University Service of Canada
Posted
21 Jul 2026
Closing date
30 Jul 2026
The Strengthening Skills Training Ecosystems & Pathways in Kenya project (STEP) is a seven-year initiative which supports economic development and youth employment in Kenya. STEP will leverage Canadian expertise and market linkages to strengthen pathways to technical, vocational and digital employment for refugees and host community youth in the Kakuma, Kalobeyei, and Dadaab displacement settings in Turkana and Garissa counties. This initiative connects displacement affected youth to employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in Kenyan, Canadian and global markets. It will support over 10,000 young refugees and host community members to access quality market-oriented technical and vocational education and training (TVET), acquire in-demand technical, vocational and digital skills, and access contextually relevant business incubation services and support. It places a critical focus on creating sustainable conditions for, and delivering programs that link young people to meaningful work.
STEP employs an innovative dual-pathway approach to enabling equitable economic participation. The first pathway focuses on the increased growth of entrepreneurship ventures led by youth, which involves building the capacity of Refugee-Led Organizations (RLOs) and Entrepreneurship Support Organizations (ESOs). It will also provide business incubation services and additionally establish local, self-sustaining digital outsourcing agencies to connect entrepreneurs to the global marketplace. The second pathway aims for enhanced access to fair, safe and inclusive employment by supporting the adaptation of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs relevant to Kenyan and international markets. This strategy is reinforced by technical assistance to government duty-bearers to institutionalize inclusion policies and unblock administrative barriers, while also supporting local organizations to address social barriers like time poverty and gender-based violence (GBV) that prevent women's participation.
How to apply
We are issuing this Call for Expression of Interest to identify local and national CBOs and NGOs working in Kakuma, Kalobeyei and Dadaab refugee camps and surrounding host community villages who wish to collaborate with STEP. Interested organizations are invited to share the name of their organization, contact details including official email and phone, and their expression of interest to collaborate with STEP via this
google form
by 30th July 2026.
Job details
Country
Kenya
Source
World University Service of Canada
Type
Consultancy
Career category
Program/Project Management
Years of experience
5-9 years
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We are issuing this Call for Expression of Interest to identify local and national CBOs and NGOs working in Kakuma, Kalobeyei and Dadaab refugee camps and surrounding host community villages who wish to collaborate with STEP. Interested organizations are invited to share the name of their organization, contact details including official email and phone, and their expression of interest to collaborate with STEP via this
google form
by 30th July 2026.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from ReliefWeb Consultancies and was originally published on July 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About World University Service of Canada
World University Service of Canada has issued 2 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Humanitarian & Emergency Response. Tenders span 2 countries including Sri Lanka and Kenya. Notices are distributed via ReliefWeb Consultancies. Most recent publication: July 21, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by World University Service of Canada in Kenya. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Humanitarian & Emergency Response sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Kenya. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit ReliefWeb Consultancies to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is July 30, 2026. You have 1 day left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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