1. Background
DRC has been operational in Kenya since 2005 and has been working with refugee and host communities. DRC protects, advocates, and builds sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities. It provides protection and life-saving humanitarian assistance; supports displaced persons in becoming self-reliant and included into hosting societies; and works with civil society and responsible authorities to promote protection of rights and peaceful coexistence. DRC is present in Garissa (Dadaab & Garissa), Turkana (Kakuma, Kalobeyei & Lodwar), Nairobi and Mandera counties.
In partnership with a private sector actor(s), DRC seeks to promote commercial hydroponic farming a water-efficient, high-yield agricultural technology as a viable solution for arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs). While hydroponics has potential to improve food security, nutrition, and livelihoods, there is limited information on the commercial demand for hydroponic vegetables and herbs in Kakuma and Lodwar, which together account for over 60% of Turkana’s market demand due to institutional presence and private sector activity. A robust market assessment focused on demand is required to inform investment and program design.
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The purpose of this consultancy is to conduct a comprehensive market assessment for hydroponic produce in Kakuma and Lodwar. The assessment will generate actionable, evidence-based insights to guide DRC, private sector partners, and local stakeholders in designing interventions that are commercially sustainable, socially inclusive, and environmentally appropriate.
3. Objectives
The assessment will address the following seven thematic areas:
3.1 Consumer Preferences and Behaviour
3.2 Market Segmentation
3.3 Price Sensitivity and Willingness-to-Pay
3.4 Access and Distribution
3.5 Market Dynamics and Competition
3.6 Institutional and Policy Factors
3.7 Awareness and Perception
4. Scope of Work
The consultant(s) will lead the end-to-end assessment process through desk-based and field-based activities, employing participatory and contextually appropriate methods. The scope includes:
5. Expected Output, Duration Timeline and Payment
The consultancy will span approximately 31 days, with the deadline for the final report on 30th May 2026. The assignment covers all phases from inception and tools development, through field-based data collection, data analysis, validation workshops, and reporting. Specific timelines and payment milestones are outlined below:
Phase
Deliverable
Maximum Timeframe
Inception Phase
Inception report covering assignment understanding, detailed methodology, work plan, data collection tools (survey guides, KII guides, FGD guides), approved by DRC
7 days
Data Collection Phase
Desk review, KIIs, FGDs, and field visits in Kakuma and Lodwar
10 days
Analysis and Validation Phase
Analysed data; preliminary findings presented at a validation workshop with DRC, private sector partners, and stakeholders; draft report incorporating feedback
7 days
Reporting Phase
Final comprehensive market assessment report with thematic analyses, actionable recommendations, visualizations, maps, and appendices
7 days
Total Duration
End-to-end assignment including all phases and deliverables.
31 days
Proposals should include the following roles:
The proposal must clearly outline each team member’s role, qualifications, and relevant experience.
Lead Consultant:
Consultancy Firm:
9. Reporting lines
Reporting will be to the Head of Programs with provision of regular updates to Project Manager on the progress of the work as per the agreed-upon schedule.
For the duration of the engagement, progress update is expected on a weekly basis to the Project Manager.
10.Travel
The engagement necessitates the consultant to be based or travel to Turkana County (Lodwar and Kakuma) during the exercise in understanding the context, markets and establishing possible linkages. As such, the consultant is responsible for making their own arrangements for transportation, accommodation, insurance, and meals, and should include these provisions in the Financial Proposal.
11. Application Submission process
Qualified and interested firms are invited to submit applications comprising:
12. Application Submission process
Bidding documents should be requested from procurement.ken3@drc.ngo email address.
Applications must be submitted to the following email address tender.ken@drc.ngowith*”*Market Assessment for Commercial Hydroponic Agriculture in Turkana” inthe subject line.
Tagged as: Agriculture, Food Security and Livelihoods
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