Hivos is seeking to hire a consultant to carry out a baseline study which will be used to establish benchmark values for project indicators and inform implementation for the EU SWITCH Kenya Green: “Tujenge Pamoja: Advancing Kenya’s Circular Economy through MSMEs” program.

The project is implemented by a consortium led by Hivos, in partnership with the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), KCB Foundation, United States International University – Africa (USIU-A) and Somo Africa. The program supports Kenya’s transition to an inclusive circular economy – strengthening Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Business Support Organizations (BSOs) and TVETs, enhancing access to green finance, and promoting sustainable production and consumption practices across three value chains: plastics, textiles and organic waste. The project is implemented in eight counties: Nairobi, Kiambu, Nakuru, Machakos, Makueni (Nairobi Metropolitan Bloc) and Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale (Pwani Economic Bloc).

Duration of Assigment

It is expected that the report will be completed within 45 working days from the first day of engagement.

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In the Terms of Reference, you will find information about the objectives, scope, deliverables, timeline and requirements for this particular assignment.

Submission of Applications

Interested consultants are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EoI) that includes both a Technical and a Financial Proposal by July 6, 2026. The submission should not exceed fifteen pages in total and must clearly outline the proposed methodology and budget.