Request for Proposals: Baseline Study for Farmer Visibility Project - Kenya
About This Opportunity
This is a consulting contract in the Monitoring Evaluation, finance and banking and social protection sectors, with a focus on Baseline Studies. Located in Kenya, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before July 1, 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 Monitoring Evaluation 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
Request for Proposals: Baseline Study for Farmer Visibility Project - Kenya
Organization
Heifer International
Posted
18 Jun 2026
Closing date
1 Jul 2026
Heifer International Kenya invites qualified consultants or consultancy firms to submit proposals for a baseline study for the Farmer Visibility: Digitally Connecting Smallholder Farmers to Finance and Markets Project.
Heifer International is an international nonprofit organization working to end hunger and poverty through sustainable, market-based approaches that empower small-scale farmers and animal keepers. In Kenya, Heifer has implemented programs focused on animal development, dairy and agricultural market systems, climate resilience, and institutional capacity strengthening.
The Farmer Visibility Project seeks to enhance the resilience of smallholder farmers by improving access to digital financial services, markets, and data-driven service delivery. The project will support farmers to participate in the digital economy, increase use of Farmer Cards and digital transactions, and strengthen a digitally enabled ecosystem involving cooperatives, financial institutions, suppliers, youth entrepreneurs, and other market actors.
The baseline study will establish an evidence base to support adaptive implementation, learning, and accountability for the FaVi project. The study will assess digital and financial literacy, financial inclusion, service use, market access, ecosystem actors, service delivery processes, and data systems.
Scope of work
The consultancy will cover a rapid baseline study in
Kiambu, Uasin Gishu, and Nandi Counties
. The assignment will assess the current state of farmer participation in the digital economy, the availability and use of digital financial services, and the effectiveness of digitally enabled dairy value chain systems.
The study will involve smallholder dairy farmers, with attention to women and youth, youth entrepreneurs, dairy cooperatives, input suppliers, dairy processors, feed millers, banks, and other relevant market actors.
Key responsibilities
The consultant or consultancy firm will be expected to:
Design and deliver the baseline study in line with the projectās Market Systems Development approach.
Prepare an inception report that includes the methodology, analytical framework, work plan, and tools.
Conduct a literature review and develop data collection instruments.
Propose sampling methods and representative sample sizes.
Recruit, train, and supervise enumerators.
Oversee data collection using Heiferās SurveyCTO platform.
Analyze quantitative and qualitative data.
Produce a comprehensive baseline report aligned with the AAER framework.
Deliverables
The expected deliverables are:
Inception report
, maximum 15 pages, submitted one week after contract signing.
Draft baseline report
, maximum 30 pages excluding annexes, submitted within two weeks after fieldwork.
Final baseline report and completed IPTT with baseline values
, submitted one week after receiving Heiferās comments.
Duration
The consultancy will be conducted over
15 days
and is expected to take place in
July 2026
.
Required qualifications
Applicants should demonstrate:
Masterās degree in Statistics, Research, Social Sciences, Agriculture, Monitoring and Evaluation, or a related field.
At least 10 years of experience in international development, including at least 5 years conducting research or evaluations for development projects.
Strong quantitative and mixed-methods research experience.
Experience in the dairy value chain, especially smallholder dairy systems, fodder production, feed processing, input markets, animal health, and related markets.
Experience completing at least 3ā5 baseline or scoping studies using a Market Systems Development approach.
Experience in private sector development and knowledge of Market Systems Development principles and practices.
Strong attention to detail and quality assurance.
Mandatory requirements
Applicants must submit:
Certificate of incorporation.
KRA PIN certificate.
Current tax compliance certificate.
Current business permit, for companies.
How to apply
Interested consultants or consultancy firms should submit separate technical and financial proposals in PDF format.
Proposals submitted via links will not be considered.
Applications should be emailed to procurement-ke@heifer.org with the subject line:
BASELINE STUDY FOR FAVI CONSULTANCY
The deadline for submission is 1 July 2026.
Written inquiries should be sent to procurement-ke@heifer.org with a copy to duncan.muema@heifer.org by 25 June 2026.
Job details
Country
Kenya
Source
Heifer International
Type
Consultancy
Career category
Monitoring and Evaluation
Years of experience
10+ years
Theme
Agriculture
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How to apply:
Interested consultants or consultancy firms should submit separate technical and financial proposals in PDF format.
Proposals submitted via links will not be considered.
Applications should be emailed to procurement-ke@heifer.org with the subject line:
BASELINE STUDY FOR FAVI CONSULTANCY
The deadline for submission is 1 July 2026.
Written inquiries should be sent to procurement-ke@heifer.org with a copy to duncan.muema@heifer.org by 25 June 2026.
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This notice is sourced from ReliefWeb Consultancies and was originally published on June 18, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Heifer International
Heifer International has issued 21 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Agriculture & Food Security, Finance & Banking, and Education & Training. Tenders span 5 countries including Senegal, Kenya, and Zambia. Notices are distributed via Heifer International and ReliefWeb Consultancies. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
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The contract is for delivery in Kenya. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is July 1, 2026. You have 5 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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