AECF is seeking consultants or consultancy firms in Kenya to provide technical assistance and business advisory services to REACT Kenya 2.0 investees. Apply by 30 September 2026.
The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) is seeking short-term consultants or consultancy firms in Nairobi, Kenya to provide technical assistance and business advisory services to three investees under the REACT Kenya 2.0 Programme. Applications close on 30 September 2026.
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About the Consultancy
REACT Kenya 2.0 runs from January 2025 to December 2028 and is funded by Sida. The programme supports green growth in Kenya through energy access, e-mobility and waste management/circular economy.
The selected consultant or consultancy firm will provide customized support designed to strengthen operational efficiency, commercial viability, governance and sustainability.
Scope of Work
The consultancy covers four main areas:
Financial Management and Business Model Viability
Support will include financial diagnostics, financial controls, budgeting, cash-flow forecasting, unit economics, audit readiness and standard operating procedures.
Market Attractiveness and Commercial Strategy
The consultant will support go-to-market strategies, pricing, partnerships, distribution channels, customer acquisition and revenue diversification.
Leadership, Governance and Business Structuring
Activities include governance assessments, board charters, policies, ESG/HSE compliance, founder coaching and succession planning.
Impact Measurement, Monitoring and Evaluation
The assignment will support results frameworks, KPIs and AECF-aligned reporting. Indicators may include waste diversion, energy delivered and jobs created, including youth and women employment.
Deliverables
Expected outputs include:
- Inception report
- Baseline diagnostics
- Tailored tools and templates
- Mid-term review
- Company-specific completion reports
- Consolidated lessons-learned report
- Exit strategies
- Full handover of developed materials
Qualifications and Experience
Proposed team members should have a Master’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Energy, Environmental Management, Development Studies or a related field.
Applicants should also have at least five years of experience in business development support, technical assistance and strategy, particularly involving renewable energy, e-mobility, productive use of energy or circular economy companies.
Experience with financial management systems, governance strengthening and M&E design is required, together with a good understanding of the Kenyan regulatory environment.
The evaluation is weighted 70% technical and 30% financial.
Consultancy Details
Organisation: Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF)
Consultancy: Investee Technical Assistance and Business Advisory Services
Programme: REACT Kenya 2.0
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 3 months
Expected start: October 2026
Application deadline: 30 September 2026
Job ID: 315759
How to Apply
Qualified consultants and consultancy firms should submit a PDF proposal containing the methodology and approach, capacity statement, detailed work plan and cost breakdown in USD.
Technical and financial proposals must be submitted separately. Combining the two proposals will result in disqualification.
For firms, mandatory documents include a company profile, trading licence or certificate of incorporation/registration, valid tax compliance certificate and audited financial statements for the previous three years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for this consultancy?
The opportunity is open to qualified individual consultants or consultancy firms meeting the stated technical and experience requirements.
Where is the consultancy based?
The assignment is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
How long is the assignment?
The consultancy is expected to last three months, starting in October 2026.
What sectors are covered?
The assignment covers areas including renewable energy, e-mobility, productive use of energy and circular economy.
When is the deadline?
The closing date is 30 September 2026.
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