REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN FINANCIAL LITERACY - CORDAID/ RFP/01/2025

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Catholic Organization for Relief and Development Aid (CORDAID) in partnership with Anglican Development Services Western(ADS-W), the Government of Kenya, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Agricultural Finance Cooperation (AFC), Financial Sector Deepening-Kenya (FSD-K), AGRA are implementing a six-year Programme: Rural Kenya Financial Inclusion Facility (RK-FINFA) with the objective of increasing rural financial inclusion and green investments by agriculture value chain stakeholders. The RK-FINFA Project is implemented under the Financial and Sectoral Affairs Department of the National Treasury. As part of the implementation of RK-FINFA, Cordaid in collaboration with ADS-W is seeking bids from qualified Technical Service Providers (TSPs) to conduct the following consultancy:

Request For Proposal (RFP) for Capacity Building of Smallholder Farmers in Financial Literacy - CORDAID/ RFP/01/2025

Scope of Work

The objective of this assignment is to strengthen the capacities of at least 25,000 smallholder farmers in financial literacy and basic green investment practices. This will empower them to qualify for credit from participating financial institutions (PFIs), including Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS), Microfinance Banks and Microfinance Institutions (MFIs), under the Green Financing Facility (GFF). Key technical support areas will focus on enhancing the financial literacy skills of smallholder farmers and promoting the use of PFI services.

Qualifications requirement

1. Experience conducting similar work: Demonstrate a portfolio of at least 5 major projects in agricultural finance, financial literacy, or business development services, working with farmers, Bank, MFIs, SACCOs and agri-SMEs, especially in partnership with international development agencies. Provide three references of clients you have delivered similar assignments to.
2. Experience and deep working knowledge of the seven (7) counties of intervention.
3. Experience in backward and forward linkages: Evidence of linking financial service providers with the demand side of financial services after interventions such as financial literacy training, business plan development for MSMES, value chain integration, and green agricultural practices.
4. Expertise in knowledge management: Proven ability to develop training materials, knowledge products, and digital platforms that enhance capacity building for rural communities.
5. Track record in gender and youth inclusion: Success in implementing projects where 50% women and 30% youth participation has been achieved.
6. Legally registered in Kenya: A Kenyan-registered entity with compliance to local laws, tax obligations, and labor regulations.

The consulting firm will assemble a team of multidisciplinary professionals who have wide experience and competences in the following fields:

• Inclusive finance – Team Leader
• Business Advisory Services Expert
• Monitoring and evaluation & Knowledge management
• Green and climate Smart expert
• Gender and Inclusivity expert

Selection method

Quality and Cost Selection Method (QCBS): Technical-80% and Financial- 20%

Eligibility

Consultancy firms legally registered in Kenya and existing in the last 5 years

Location of Assignment

Kenya; 7 Counties (Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, Siaya, Kisii, Nandi and Trans- Nzoia)

Submission Deadline

Tuesday 8th July, 2025 at 11.00am EAT