1. The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) is an intergovernmental organisation headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya that carries out research and training in sustainable management of insects (arthropods) for improving comprehensive health and agricultural productivity in the tropics (www.icipe.org).
2. icipe seeks to engage two (2) reviewers (IPM Specialist and Socio Scientist) with experience in assessing change in complex systems and with expertise and knowledge in the fields of agriculture, (in particular vegetables), capacity building and social science. The reviewers are expected to develop an analytical framework of questions and sub-questions, based on the review questions defined in this ToRs, and consistent with the project Results framework and Theory of Change. The terms of reference set out in the LINK below describe the work to be carried out by the consultants that will be awarded the assignment. TOR LINK
3. icipe now invites interested qualified person(s) who are able to demonstrate technical capability to successfully deliver the above-mentioned assignment.
4. Interested parties should have:
   (a). IPM Specialist (reviewer 1) - at minimum, a PhD in Agriculture, entomology, horticulture, plant protection or related field, with at least 5 years working experience on vegetable pests. Please attach detailed CV and copies of certificates.
   (b). Social Scientist (reviewer 2) – at minimum, a PhD in Agricultural Economics, Rural development, environmental science, developmental studies, or a closely related field, with at least 5 years working experience agriculture related. Please attach detailed CV and copies of certificates.
   (c). At least 5 years’ experience as an evaluator with demonstrated quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis skills.
   (d). Proven experience in evaluating similar projects.  Attach two (2) samples of previous work.
   (e). Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
   (f). Submit a brief cover letter addressed to Procurement Manager, icipe, summarizing the applicant’s interest in the assignment relevant qualifications, availability, and a signed declaration confirming that there are no actual or potential conflicts of interest related to this assignment.
   (g). Provide a competitive fee quote (KES) to perform the assignment, with a clear breakdown of each cost and any chargeable taxes.
5. Technical and Financial proposals should submitted electronically through e-mail to icipetenders@icipe.org on or before 25th October 2025 at 11:00 hours East Africa. The submissions should be clearly marked: ‘Provision of Consultancy service for evaluation of the Biovision Foundation funded project ‘’Integrated Sustainable Production of Tomatoes (ISPOT) Phase II in Kenya’. Late submissions will be rejected.

Procurement Manager
icipe Duduville campus, Carroll Wilson Building
Off Thika Road, Kasarani
P.O. Box 30772-00100, NAIROBI