Job Description
A. Background The Resilient Arid Lands Partnership for Integrated Development Plus (RAPID+) program is a five-year program running from November 2021 – September 2026 convened and led by MWA. The program has primary funding from the Swiss Agency for Development and Corporation (SDC) and contributions and investment funds from private sector actors, four facilitating partners including CARE Kenya, the Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Food for the Hungry (FH) and World Vision (WV) and the five hosting county governments of Garissa, Isiolo, Marsabit, Turkana, and Wajir. RAPID+ aims to improve access to water and rangeland services for 200,000 people in the five program counties. RAPID+ activities are anchored on four strategic pillars namely gender equality, market systems development, peace building and knowledge management. B. Project Goal and Objectives. The program goal is to improve access to safe and sustainably managed water and rangelands across the five counties to contribute to resilient livelihoods for communities in a peaceful environment. This goal is pursued by the following two outcomes. Pastoralist communities have increased access to sustainable and safe water for multiple uses benefiting men, women, and youth, and Pastoralist communities have improved access to safe and ecologically healthy rangeland resources that promote greater integrity, social cohesion, and gender equity. The program Theory of Change (TOC) states that “If we improve access to sustainable and safe water for multiple uses that benefit men, women and youth and also improve access to safe and ecologically healthy rangeland ecosystems, that promote greater integrity, social cohesion and gender equity through strong public, private and community institutions; then communities in the target areas will have increased income, gender equity and empowerment, enhanced livestock systems, a more peaceful environment, conserved ecosystems and improved health status; and therefore, resilient livelihoods that promote peaceful cohesion and gender equity will be achieved.” Under Outcome 1 (Water for Pastoralist communities) RAPID+ has achieved the following results: Output 1.1: Capacities of public and community institutions to deliver water services are strengthened. Supported the development and review of the Wajir Water Management Bill 2023. Conducted commercial and social viability assessments for 3 rural water utilities, setting the stage for long-term rural water governance. Supported the Frontier Counties Development Council’s (FCDC) Sector Forum for Water to conduct policy discussion workshops on rural water service delivery and developed a Policy Brief of Rural Water Service Delivery in FCDC counties Provision of management consultancy services to Diocese of Lodwar’s Turkana Water Project to assess the scheme's business viability and develop a Strategic Business Plan. Output 1.2: Additional and existing water infrastructures are well-maintained and operational. Increased access to reliable and safe water for household use through rehabilitation 15 key water systems, benefiting 60,233 people (31,653 males and 28,580 females) living across Wajir, Marsabit, Isiolo, Turkana, and Garissa counties. These water systems also serve 34,440 livestock, including 3,810 camels, 24,650 shoats (goats and sheep), 4,740 cattle, and 1,240 donkeys, bolstering the resilience of pastoralist communities. Supported investments in climate smart and energy efficient innovations included solar hybrid systems. Supported Marsabit Water and Sewerage Company (MARWASCO) to reduce Non-Revenue Water (NRW) from 68% to 47% through leadership training and infrastructure upgrades. Enhanced Private Sector Participation in implementation of innovative Water interventions by de-risking to ease market entry to Aqua Clara Kenya for provision of safe water solutions for households in Isiolo County, reaching 50 households with water filters and training 16 market agents (12F,4M) to scale safe drinking water access. Output 1.3: Integrated Water Resource Management and 3R practices improved. Supported WRUAs in review and finalization of sub-catchment management plans (SCMPs) in Wajir (Griftu and Ewasohabaswein WRUAs), Isiolo (Waso Mara and Likiundu WRUAs), Marsabit (Dabel WRUA), and Turkana (Kakuma and Tarach WRUAs) RAPID+ organized a learning event for dissemination of the IWRM database developed during the 3R activities by Acacia Water. Output 1.4 Increased household livelihood diversification as a result of MUS technologies. In Turkana, 43 households at Nasuroi Model Farm benefitted from water-efficient multi-use systems for high-value crop production. In Wajir, seven farmers engaged in fodder and crop farming at Markoror and Bangal farms benefited from RAPID+ interventions that introduced improved agricultural practices. In Garissa, a group of 20 farmers at Ubah farm (12 women and 8 men) transitioned to a water-efficient irrigation technologies comprising uPVC pipeline closed-channel irrigation system and are now producing a variety of crops, including mangoes, bananas, oranges, and coriander, which they supply to local markets in Garissa. Promoted private sector engagement through Pay-as-You-Go solar irrigation solutions, benefiting 12 (8M, 4F) farmers. C. Purpose of the Assignment The Learning Event is planned as part of a series of capacity-building and knowledge sharing events to take place over the remaining 2 years of the program. The event on Innovative Applications of Climate/ Early Warning Systems (EWS) Data for Development of Sustainable and Climate Resilient Water Systems (Water Supply/ Water Resources Management for Multiple-Use Services – Domestic, Agrifood and Livestock) is scheduled to take place for 2 days in November 2025. The training will be an in-person event with the venue in/out of Nairobi (TBD). The learning event audience will comprise RAPID+ implementing team (MWA program hub, implementing partners and county counterpart departmental personnel. MWA is therefore seeking the services of competent consultants/ subject matter experts in Innovative Applications of Climate/ Early Warning Systems (EWS) Data for Development of Sustainable and Climate Resilient Water Systems (Water Supply/ Water Resources Management for Multiple-Use Services – Domestic, Agrifood and Livestock) to support the learning event as a facilitator as per the objectives and scope of work below: D. Learning Objectives Key objective: Participants gain understanding of innovative applications of Climate Data in addressing sustainability and climate resilience for Water/ Water Resources to meet MUS for Domestic, Agrifood and Livestock requirements. This learning event will achieve the following specific objectives: Participants gain an understanding of Early Warning Systems and their application in Planning for Climate-Related Hazards Participants have enhanced capacity in the application of existing climate forecasting tools and data driven decision-making processes in planning, design, operation and maintenance of water/ water resources systems leading to better preparedness and response to climate-related hazards Participants’ understanding of existing policy frameworks and tools at national and county levels and how to integrate these into their operations is strengthened Participants have information on available resources on Climate/ Early Warning Systems Data Participants gain skills on how to make use of EWS Data to inform decision-making regarding the development of water/ water resources management interventions to ensure sustainability and climate resilience Participants are exposed to cutting edge innovation in climate data applications targeting water/ water resources management for MUS in Domestic, Agrifood and Livestock sectors E. Scope of Work The consultant shall be required to undertake the following tasks: Lead the preparation of workshop agenda, learning materials, presentations and pre-read materials Effectively facilitate specific sessions during the Learning Event (2-days), ensuring that they foster participatory learning environment Provide strategic guidance and direction to steer the learning event discussions towards practical applications of the learning content in RAPID+ program activities. This will include providing guidance on innovative approaches and actionable strategies that can be adopted to address the specific challenges raised by the various county teams on application of EWS Data The consultant will compile an 8–12-page Guidebook, covering the content in the learning objectives to be shared with participants during the learning event; and following the training, a summarized 4-page Learning Brief covering lessons shared by participants The consultant will compile a brief training session report (1-4 pages excluding annexes) highlighting key insights, recommendations and actionable next steps identified during the session The consultant shall provide a high-quality MS PowerPoint presentation suitable for a 1-hour webinar covering the learning content to be presented to a global audience The consultants shall present their learnings and guide discussion during the 1-hour webinar including facilitating Q&A from audience The consultant shall develop a short success story (1-1.5 pages) including a summary of the work, the key learning points, and how it can be applied to other contexts. F. Deliverables and Timelines The expected deliverable and anticipated timelines for each are shown below: Deliverable Description Timelines Dates Prepare and share inception report (including outline of training content) & workplan MS Word/ Excel 1 week after contract signing Late September 2025 Prepare and share learning materials (Presentation, pre-read materials, Guidebook and Learning Brief) MS Word, PDF Workplan in MS Excel 2 weeks after contract signing Mid-October 2025 Facilitate Training event sessions MS Word, PDF 7 weeks after contract signing Early November 2025 Webinar Presentation Material & Facilitate Webinar for a 1-hour session MS PPT 8 Weeks after contract signing Late November 2025 Training session report & Edited and Publication Quality Guidebook,Learning Brief and Success Story (containing a success story, learning points & applications) MS Word, PDF 10 weeks after contract signing Late-November 2025 G. Anticipated Level of Effort (LoE) The anticipated level of effort (LoE) for this assignment is 10 man-days . I. Duration of Assignment The duration of the consultancy is September – November 2025 . Tentative starting date: September 2025 J. Consultant’s Qualifications Below are the preferred qualifications for the consultant/s applying for the consultancy: Advanced University Degree/s in Climate Science, Land and Water Management Civil/ Water Engineering, Geography, Water Resources Management or related. Demonstrated understanding of current state-of-the-art in climate change adaptation/ resilience science through advanced postgraduate studies/ courses/ certifications Demonstrated understanding in the innovative application of nexus approaches in water-sustainability-climate-agrifood/ livestock Demonstrated understanding of national and county policy frameworks on Climate Change and Early Warning Systems 8+ years of experience of application of GIS and EWS Data for climate adaptation and climate resilient water/ water resources for MUS – domestic, agrifood/ livestock systems Demonstrated experience in supporting program learning for clients in government, NGO sectors Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Experience working in the ASALs of Kenya K. Reporting and Communication Internal: The consultant will be reporting to the RAPID+ Water Intervention Manager while maintaining a close working relationship with the Program Hub. The consultant will be expected to communicate regularly with the RAPID+ Program Hub and the County Coordination Units (CCUs) during the exercise. External: The consultant may need to consult other stakeholders, including staff from the National and County Government Water Departments, National Drought Management Authority, Water Sector Trust Fund (WSTF) and Water Regulatory Authority (WRA). Consultants must adhere to the MWA Code of Conduct and Protection from Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Child Abuse (PSEA-CA) policies as well as research ethics consideration when performing their duties and interactions with external parties. L. Information and Support to be provided by the Client The client shall provide access to any relevant program documents. M. Submission This call for proposals is open to individual consultants or teams of individual consultants under a company (a team of professionals combining expertise in the subject matter of the consultancy). Budget All costs inclusive of taxes should be included in the quoted budget outline by the consultant. This shall Include an itemized budget indicating professional fees, related expenses and taxes. The client shall cater for costs related to travel, accommodation and incidental expenses for the facilitator/ consultants during the learning event. Application Process. Interested individuals are expected to submit technical and financial proposals in English, including the following: Short cover letter stating interest and availability-1 page. Profile of consultant, a clear demonstration of previous experience in conducting similar assignments (1-2 pages) Methodological approach outlining the consultant’s understanding of the specific objectives and proposed methodology (1-2 page) 1-2 Page concept on the consultant’s proposed training package (a well-designed graphical presentation is encouraged) Proposed activity schedule/ training outline/ work plan with timelines (1-2 page) Financial proposals including consultant fees and any logistical costs (0.5 page Professional CVs of consultants - No more than 4 pages. Contact details of 3 previous clients/organizations (including contact persons) that have contracted the consultant to carry out similar work. Statutory Requirements Interested consultants are expected to submit the following statutory documents as part of the mandatory requirements: Kenyan firms: copies of a valid Kenyan certificate of tax compliance, certificate of incorporation, and company KRA PIN certificate. Kenyan individuals: copies of a valid Kenyan certificate of tax compliance, KRA PIN certificate, and National Identification Card/ Passport. International firms: Copies of Company Incorporation certificate, Tax-payer registration documents, Tax compliance certificate for your respective countries. International Individuals: Copies of Tax-payer registration documents, Tax compliance certificate (where applicable), Passports/ National Identity card for your respective countries.
How to Apply
The interested individuals/firms should submit their applications by
5:00 pm EAT, 19th September 2025. All applications should be submitted electronically to the following email address:
[email protected] The email subject should be clearly titled “
Consultancy to Facilitate Climate/ Early Warning Systems (EWS) Data -RAPID+”