1. About Kilimo Trust
Kilimo Trust (KT) is an independent Regional Agricultural Development Organization -
working on agriculture for development across the EAC Region. It is registered in the
Republic of Uganda, and it implements projects across all EAC Partner States. The core
business of KT is to support the transformation of food and nutrition security in the EAC
Region away from high-risk subsistence farming into lower-risk trade-based systems.
With a grant from Mastercard Foundation, Kilimo Trust is co-implementing a 5-year project
titled Women and Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries through Inclusive Market
Access (WYEEFIMA) Programme. The Programme is a Pan-African initiative led by
TradeMark Africa and the Africa Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat. The programme
aims to create 242,000 jobs for women and youth (aged 18-35 years) participants in seven
countries. The programme is being implemented in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania (including
Zanzibar), Nigeria, Comoros, Cabo Verde, and the DRC.
Gender dynamics are central to the structure of the fish value chain. Women and youth are
heavily involved in post-harvest handling, processing, and trade, yet they face numerous
barriers including unequal access to finance, limited decision-making power, and socio-
cultural constraints. Despite their significant contributions, the benefit of their involvement
remains unequally distributed. Addressing gender disparities through targeted interventions,
such as influencing policy, training, access to credit, and empowerment initiatives- can boost
women’s economic outcomes and the broader resilience and inclusivity of the sector.
2. About the Assignment:
Kilimo Trust is seeking to engage a consultant to facilitate inclusive, participatory, and
solution-oriented dialogues among women and youth traders, aimed at identifying
challenges, opportunities, and actionable solutions to improve their economic participation
and empowerment.
3. Scope of work
The Consultant will be responsible for ensuring the following will:
a. Develop an elaborate dialogue moderation plan that especially emphasizes the
voicing of views from the "vulnerable" participants.
b. Facilitate interactive and inclusive discussions using participatory methods.
c. Ensure active participation of women and youth especially marginalized voices.
d. Harness and document key issues, solutions and key actions agreed to be taken
forward in future engagements with assigned responsibilities.
e. Submit the dialogue sessions report highlighting major issues for programmatic
interventions.
4. Expected Deliverables
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The Consultant will be expected to deliver the following:
a. Inception report with the dialogue facilitation plan
b. Final report with outcomes, participant feedback and recommendations for
pragmatic interventions.
5. Duration, Timeline and Reporting
The assignment will be billed for a total of Three (3) working days, to be undertaken between
27 th to 30 th September,2026. The exact commencement date will be confirmed upon signing
the contract.
6. Location:
Kilimo Trust will convene stakeholder dialogue on 30 th September,2026 in Kwale County,
Kenya.
7. Technical Requirements:
The consultant (individual or firm) must meet the following minimum qualifications:
a) A degree in community development, social work, gender studies, communication
and public relations and other related fields. An advanced degree will be an added
advantage.
b) Recognized certification in training of trainers, facilitation or group dynamics is an
added advantage.
c) Evidence of being an excellent Facilitator /Moderator trainer of women and or youth
groups, networks and or cooperatives.
d) Familiarity with the informal sector dynamics is an added advantage.
8. Mode of Application.
All Interested Vendors must submit online via email to [email protected] Technical
and Financial Proposals, CVs, three reference letters from their clients, and proof of
conducting similar assignments by Monday 14 th September, 2026, 16:00hrs.
The Prospective vendor MUST indicate in the Email subject “Call for Dialogue Facilitator/
Moderator -Kenya”
“Only successful bidders shall be contacted. If you do not hear from us within one (1) week
after the bid submission deadline, consider your bid unsuccessful. “
Kilimo Trust (KT) is an independent Regional Agricultural Development Organization -
working on agriculture for development across the EAC Region. It is registered in the
Republic of Uganda, and it implements projects across all EAC Partner States. The core
business of KT is to support the transformation of food and nutrition security in the EAC
Region away from high-risk subsistence farming into lower-risk trade-based systems.
With a grant from Mastercard Foundation, Kilimo Trust is co-implementing a 5-year project
titled Women and Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries through Inclusive Market
Access (WYEEFIMA) Programme. The Programme is a Pan-African initiative led by
TradeMark Africa and the Africa Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat. The programme
aims to create 242,000 jobs for women and youth (aged 18-35 years) participants in seven
countries. The programme is being implemented in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania (including
Zanzibar), Nigeria, Comoros, Cabo Verde, and the DRC.
Gender dynamics are central to the structure of the fish value chain. Women and youth are
heavily involved in post-harvest handling, processing, and trade, yet they face numerous
barriers including unequal access to finance, limited decision-making power, and socio-
cultural constraints. Despite their significant contributions, the benefit of their involvement
remains unequally distributed. Addressing gender disparities through targeted interventions,
such as influencing policy, training, access to credit, and empowerment initiatives- can boost
women’s economic outcomes and the broader resilience and inclusivity of the sector.
2. About the Assignment:
Kilimo Trust is seeking to engage a consultant to facilitate inclusive, participatory, and
solution-oriented dialogues among women and youth traders, aimed at identifying
challenges, opportunities, and actionable solutions to improve their economic participation
and empowerment.
3. Scope of work
The Consultant will be responsible for ensuring the following will:
a. Develop an elaborate dialogue moderation plan that especially emphasizes the
voicing of views from the "vulnerable" participants.
b. Facilitate interactive and inclusive discussions using participatory methods.
c. Ensure active participation of women and youth especially marginalized voices.
d. Harness and document key issues, solutions and key actions agreed to be taken
forward in future engagements with assigned responsibilities.
e. Submit the dialogue sessions report highlighting major issues for programmatic
interventions.
4. Expected Deliverables
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The Consultant will be expected to deliver the following:
a. Inception report with the dialogue facilitation plan
b. Final report with outcomes, participant feedback and recommendations for
pragmatic interventions.
5. Duration, Timeline and Reporting
The assignment will be billed for a total of Three (3) working days, to be undertaken between
27 th to 30 th September,2026. The exact commencement date will be confirmed upon signing
the contract.
6. Location:
Kilimo Trust will convene stakeholder dialogue on 30 th September,2026 in Kwale County,
Kenya.
7. Technical Requirements:
The consultant (individual or firm) must meet the following minimum qualifications:
a) A degree in community development, social work, gender studies, communication
and public relations and other related fields. An advanced degree will be an added
advantage.
b) Recognized certification in training of trainers, facilitation or group dynamics is an
added advantage.
c) Evidence of being an excellent Facilitator /Moderator trainer of women and or youth
groups, networks and or cooperatives.
d) Familiarity with the informal sector dynamics is an added advantage.
8. Mode of Application.
All Interested Vendors must submit online via email to [email protected] Technical
and Financial Proposals, CVs, three reference letters from their clients, and proof of
conducting similar assignments by Monday 14 th September, 2026, 16:00hrs.
The Prospective vendor MUST indicate in the Email subject “Call for Dialogue Facilitator/
Moderator -Kenya”
“Only successful bidders shall be contacted. If you do not hear from us within one (1) week
after the bid submission deadline, consider your bid unsuccessful. “