REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE GENDER BASED ANALYSIS PLUS FOR THE COSME PROJECT 2023

PLAN INTERNATIONAL TENDER JUNE 2023 

Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 200 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality. Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 200 million girls.

With approximately 38 years of experience in implementing its programme, Plan International Kenya [PIK] mainly operates in 11 geographical areas; Nairobi, Machakos, Kajiado, Marsabit, Tharaka-Nithi, Siaya, Kwale, Kilifi, Homa Bay, Kisumu and Tana River.

Task Overview

Plan International Kenya wishes to engage the services of an external consultant for the purpose of conducting Gender Based Analysis Plus [GBA+] to inform the programme strategies and interventions that the Conservation and Sustainable Management of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems (COSME) project will use to achieve the desired change of Improved climate-resilient, equitable economies within communities relying on coastal and marine ecosystems, especially women, in Kenya’s Coast Region.

Objectives of the GBA

The objective of the GBA+ is to advise on gender related 1] practical barriers and enablers to full and equitable participation of women and girls in the project, 2] normative barriers and enablers to full and equitable participation of women and girls in the project, 3) risks to the project objectives, including any identified safeguarding risks and mitigation strategies.

Further details for interested bidders

Interested and qualified firms or individuals who meet the requirements and are able to provide the services can access the full Terms of Reference [TOR] at https://plan-international-kenya.org/tenders The application must demonstrate a clear understanding of the TOR and Matters gender and environmental conservation.

Completed tender documents to be sent through email to Kenya.Bids@plan-international.org clearly showing the Tender No. and Description and addressed to:

Plan International Kenya,

Methodist Center Ministries,

PO Box 25196-00603
Nairobi.

on or before 16th June 2023 at 05.00 PM. Tender prices must remain valid for 90 days from the date of tender closing.

“Plan International Kenya reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and is not bound to give reasons for its decision.