Call for Consultancy Proposals: Feasibility Study on Child Eye Health in Nairobi Informal Settlements Purpose: The German Lions Foundation (SDL), in partnership with Africa Inland Church Health Ministries (AICHM), invites qualified consultants to conduct a feasibility study for the proposed project: “Vision for the Future: Preventing and Treating Childhood Eye Disorders in Kenya.” The study will assess the feasibility, sustainability, and scalability of strengthening Nairobi’s healthcare system to deliver inclusive, quality child eye care in informal settlements. Key Dates: Application Deadline: 2nd September 2025 (Midnight EAT) Study Duration: 1st October – 31st November 2025 Working Days: Max. 30 Submit to:
[email protected] . Proposals must be in English. Scope of Work: Multi-level analysis (policy, system, community) of child eye care gaps. Assessment of service delivery, workforce, referral systems, and inclusion practices. Stakeholder engagement (government, NGOs, OPDs, communities). Recommendations based on OECD/DAC criteria (relevance, impact, sustainability, etc.). Eligibility Criteria: Master’s degree in public health, ophthalmology or related field. Proven experience in eye health, disability inclusion or child health in low-resource settings. Knowledge of Nairobi’s health system, particularly informal settlements. Strong qualitative/quantitative research and participatory facilitation skills. Fluency in English and Kiswahili; safeguarding compliance required. Proposal Requirements: Technical proposal with methodology and work plan CV(s) of consultant(s) Financial proposal with detailed budget (incl. taxes) Confirmation of availability for full consultancy period Evaluation Criteria: Budget: 20% Technical proposal: 80% (experience 20%, qualifications 20%, methodology 40%) Terms & Deliverables: Inception report, data tools, final report (max. 30 pages), summary presentation Participation in validation workshop Compliance with SDL’s safeguarding and data protection policies Contract subject to availability of proposed consultants Download full Terms of Reference here: www.cbm.org/sdl-kenya-study Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
The consultant is expected to submit a technical and financial proposal including - a description of the consultancy firm, - CV of suggested team members, - an outline of the understanding of these TORs and suggested methodology, and - a detailed work plan for the entire assignment. - A detailed budget for the expected assignment shall include all costs expected to conduct a disability inclusive and participatory study, and taxes according to the rules and regulations of the consultants’ local tax authorities. SDL reserves the right to terminate the contract in case the agreed consultant/s are unavailable at the start or during the assignment. All
expressions of interest should be submitted by email to
[email protected] not later than 2nd September 2025 at midnight\
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