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 design and deliver leadership development training programme for Scientists and Managers for icipe, in an effort to Strengthen leadership and management capabilities among icipe’s scientists and managers to enable them to effectively lead teams, manage performance, foster collaboration, and contribute to the strategic objectives of the Centre. Please find more details in the following Terms of Reference (TOR): 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). A short but inclusive company profile which includes an organization chart.
(b).Copies of: Certificate of statutory registration, valid Tax Compliance Certificate or equivalent.
(c). 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.
(d).Have at least five (5) years’ proven experience delivering experiential leadership programmes for senior professionals, including leadership assessment tools and strong facilitation capabilities.
(e).The team leader should possess Advanced degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, Labour Economics, or related fields, and valid Membership and Practicing certificates issued by a recognised Human Resource Authority. Attach copies.
(f). 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.
(g). Familiarity with working with research institutions, universities, or knowledge-based organizations will be an added advantage.
(h). Financial proposal: A competitive fees quote (US$) with a clear breakdown of each cost and any chargeable taxes.
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 design and deliver leadership development training programme for Scientists and Managers for icipe’. The submission should reach icipe on or before 26th March 2026 at 11:00 hours East Africa Time. Late submissions will be rejected. All queries should be addressed to: icipetenders@icipe.org
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