1.    The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), established in 1970 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, is a pan-African research institution that improves the well-being of people in Africa through the application of insect science.

2.    icipe seeks to engage a qualified Consultancy Firm to provide Executive Search service for recruitment of Head of Communications & External Affairs for icipe. Please download the attached Terms of Reference (TOR) for more details: LINK

3.    icipe now invites interested firms who are able to demonstrate technical capability to undertake the assignment and meet the requirements below.

4.    Interested Firms MUST have/provide the following (Technical Proposal):

• A short but inclusive company profile which includes an organization chart.
   
• Copies of certificate of statutory registration, valid Tax Compliance Certificate or equivalent. 
   
• A cover letter on the firm’s letter head signed by authorized representative, including contact details and the firm’s physical, postal, e-mail and web address.
   
• Have at least five (5) years relevant experience, particularly for senior communications or external affairs roles in international or research organisation.
   
• Details of the proposed search team, including their qualifications and experience. Attach copies of their CVs.
   
• Provide at least three (3) references from reputable organisations whom the firm has provided services of similar nature as sought by icipe. They will be contacted.
   
• Familiarity with international research centres, NGOs, or multilateral organizations in Africa will be an added advantage.
   
• Financial proposal: A competitive fees quote (US$) with a clear breakdown of each cost and any chargeable taxes, including payment terms.

5.    Completed proposals (both Technical & Financial) must be submitted electronically through e-mail at icipetenders@icipe.org in two separate attachments labelled appropriately. The e-mail subject should be clearly marked: ‘Invitation for Bids - Consultancy Firm to provide Executive Search service for recruitment of Head of Communications & External Affairs for icipe’. The submission should reach icipe on or before 20th March 2026 at 11:00 hours East Africa Time.  Late submissions will be rejected. All queries should be addressed to: icipetenders@icipe.org and must be received by 13th March 2026 at 17:00hrs.

6.    General Information and Notice:
a.    Any information provided by the bidding party will form the basis of any contract that may be entered into between icipe and the bidder.
b.    icipe shall not be liable for or be required to pay any costs, expenses or losses that may be incurred by the bidding party in the preparation of their Bid.
c.    icipe reserves the right to accept or reject any Bid without assigning any reasons thereof.

7.    Procurement Manager
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
P.O. Box 30772-00100, Nairobi, Kenya