Consultant Évaluation Paysage Donateurs Kenya

Contexte

For nearly 70 years, Pathfinder International has been a catalyst for systems transformation, inclusive growth, and resilient communities. With a global footprint spanning Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East, we invest in women and girls by expanding access to essential health products and services, unlocking leadership pathways, and strengthening economic participation. By partnering with civil society, governments, and the private sector, we scale women-led innovations that deliver sustainable systems of support, while generating measurable impact with the goal to ensure every woman has the agency to shape her future and lead a healthy, fulfilling life.

Pathfinder International Kenya – a registered Non-Governmental Organization under Kenya PBO Act seeks to strengthen its sustainability and diversify its funding base in response to the evolving development financing landscape. While it has extensive experience working with all kinds of donors, , Pathfinder International Kenya aims to expand and diversify its funding portfolio by exploring opportunities within philanthropy, corporate social investment, and foundations in Kenya.

To support this ambition, Pathfinder International Kenya is seeking an external consultant to conduct a market assessment of various donor segments and provide strategic recommendations on engagement, investment requirements, and expected returns.

Missions et responsabilités

Objectives of the Assignment

• Assess the scope and size of the philanthropic, corporate social investment, and foundations targeting not-for-profit, Non-Governmental Organizations registered and implementing development projects in Kenya.
• Identify high-potential donors and funding mechanisms aligned with Pathfinder International strategic priorities and operational presence.
• Determine the investment (financial, human, operational) required to effectively engage all donor segments and the expected timeline for return on investment.
• Recommend realistic funding targets for the 2027–2033 for these donor segments.
• Assess the feasibility and competitive advantage of operating as a local organization versus an INGO.
• Identify potential opportunities for local NGOs versus INGOs.

Scope of Work

The consultant will:

• a. Review Pathfinder International Kenya’s historical and current funding trends, with a specific focus on performance and lessons learned within philanthropy, corporate social investment, and foundations
• b. Conduct market research to: Map the landscape of current donors in Kenya specifically relevant to Pathfinder International Kenya’s work. Identify key active bilateral, corporate donors, foundations, and social enterprises with strategic alignment to Pathfinder International and the type of organizations (local Vs International) they currently prefer to fund. Understand giving behaviors, motivations, and barriers for philanthropic giving in Kenya (specifically relevant to strategic interventions aligned with Pathfinder’s work in Kenya)
• c. Benchmark peer organizations to understand: Who is accessing these funds? How much funding is being secured? What investments were required to achieve success. What is their legal status: Local versus International organizations.
• d. Analyze investment requirements: Financial resources, staffing, systems, partnerships, and leadership support. Timeline and risk factors for return on investment.
• e. Recommend funding targets for the 2027–2033 for these donor segments.

Deliverables

• Inception Report: Detailing methodology, work plan, and stakeholder engagement strategy.
• Market Assessment Report: Comprehensive analysis of donor segments, investment requirements, and strategic recommendations including type of registration recommended for Pathfinder.
• Funding Target Recommendations: Scenario-based projections for CS 2027–2033.
• Presentation to Pathfinder International Management: Summary of findings and recommendations.

Profil recherché

• Proven experience in resource mobilization, donor landscape analysis, and strategic planning in Kenya and East Africa.
• Very strong understanding of Kenya’s donor landscape, including philanthropic, private sector and corporate giving environment.
• Experience working with NGOs or development organizations in Kenya.
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Conditions et avantages

• Estimated Duration: 15 working days
• Timeline: October-November 2026
• Budget: Proposals should demonstrate a clear value-for-money approach. The total budget will be a key factor in the selection process.
• All payments will be tied to the successful completion and approval of deliverables, ensuring accountability for outputs and quality.
• Payment tranches are fixed percentages of the total contract value and will not be adjusted based on actual spending differences.
• The consultant is responsible for managing all expenses within the agreed total budget.
• The consultant must arrange their own insurance coverage (including health and travel insurance) and ensure compliance with national tax laws (e.g., VAT or income tax obligations).
• Pathfinder anticipates entering into a cost-reimbursable fixed-cost contract with the selected contractor.

Dossier de candidature

Offerors will be required to submit two electronically sealed proposals, one a technical proposal and the other a cost proposal. All proposals must be signed and valid for a minimum of sixty (60) days.

A. Technical Proposal

• Overview of the proposed approach and methodology.
• Description of tools and techniques for data collection and analysis
• Outline of key activities and timeline.
• Summary of relevant experience in similar assignments.
• Consultant/Firm Profile: Summary of qualifications and expertise, including experience working with NGOs and the philanthropic/corporate sector in Kenya, Key personnel and roles (include brief bios or CV highlights).
• References: At least two references from previous clients for similar assignments, Contact details and brief description of the work undertaken.

B. Cost/Financial Proposal

• Detailed budget breakdown including daily rates, number of days, and any anticipated reimbursable expenses.
• Budget must be inclusive of all taxes.

Comment postuler

All written responses to this RFP must be received by Pathfinder no later than 17:00hrs EAT on October 9, 2026. The solicitation number indicated above must be included in the subject line/on the envelope.

Please email the quote and other information directly to: [email protected]

Pathfinder International, Kenya.

Please label each proposal attachment. One should be labeled technical proposal and the other Cost proposal. The solicitation number indicated above must be included in the reference line.

Solicitation Number: 51495

If you have any questions/inquiries, please e-mail [email protected] no later than close of business October 1, 2026. The solicitation number indicated above must be included in the subject line.