USAID Climate-Smart Agriculture – Kenya Implementation Partner

Requirement

USAID Kenya seeks implementing partners for a $4.2 million climate-smart agriculture programme in the arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) regions. The 3-year programme supports 50,000 smallholders to adopt climate-resilient practices. Scope includes farmer training on drought-resistant crops, water harvesting infrastructure, livestock management practices, and market linkages. Geographic focus covers Turkana, Marsabit, Isiolo, and Garissa counties. We seek NGOs, development contractors, and consortiums with ASAL experience. Prime requirements include USAID registration, financial management capacity for $1M+ grants, and presence in target regions. Local NGO partnerships required. Procurement follows USAID cooperative agreement or contract mechanisms. Technical approach weight is 60%, past performance 25%, and cost 15%. Letters of intent requested before full proposal stage. The programme aligns with Kenya's National Adaptation Plan and USAID's climate strategy. Implementation partners gain multi-year funding stability and relationship with major donor.