Procurement & Contracting Services
Working with Ethical, Values-Driven Vendors
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Heifer commits to excellent procurement activities to ensure the highest value for our donors’ contributions. Quality vendors help us advance toward the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals — 17 goals set by the United Nations urgently calling all countries to globally partner for a future where people and planet are peaceful and prosperous.
We appreciate working in strategic partnership with vendors and throughout our procurement process, we are committed to efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
Active Bid Opportunities
RFP-CONSULTANCY FOR DEVELOP LEARNING FRAMEWORK
Heifer International Kenya invites qualified and experienced consultants to submit proposals for the Consultancy to Develop a Strategic Learning Agenda and Collaborating, Learning & Adapting (CLA) Framework for the Practice for Change (P4C) Signature Program. This consultancy seeks a strategic expert with proven experience in organizational learning, adaptive management, MEL systems, and knowledge management to support the institutionalization of continuous learning, reflection, and evidence-based decision-making within the P4C program. The consultant will assess existing learning and adaptive management practices, develop a comprehensive Learning Agenda and CLA Framework, create practical learning and feedback tools, and build staff and partner capacity through participatory and collaborative approaches. The assignment will be implemented over approximately 20 consultancy days in June 2026, through a combination of remote work and in-person engagements in Nairobi and selected field locations. Interested applicants should submit a signed technical and financial proposal, updated CV, academic and professional certificates, references, and other mandatory documents via email to procurement-ke@heifer.org with the subject line “CONSULTANCY TO DEVELOP LEARNING FRAMEWORK” no later than Wednesday, 3rd June 2026. Questions and inquiries should be submitted by Tuesday, 26th May 2026.
Consultancy Opportunity: Develop Heifer Kenya’s Country Strategy
Heifer International Kenya is seeking qualified individual consultants and consulting firms to lead the development of a dynamic and forward-looking three-year Country Strategy that will shape the future of Heifer Kenya’s programming, partnerships, resource mobilization, and learning agenda. This strategic assignment will align with Heifer Kenya’s Practice for Change (P4C) Signature Program and support the organization’s mission of enabling sustainable living incomes for smallholder farming households across Kenya.
We are looking for experienced consultants with strong expertise in strategy development, agribusiness, market systems, private sector engagement, and inclusive development approaches that integrate gender, youth, climate resilience, and access to finance. The assignment will include desk reviews, stakeholder consultations, strategic analysis, facilitation of validation workshops, and delivery of a high-quality Country Strategy document that will guide Heifer Kenya’s strategic direction over the coming years.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to transformative agricultural development in Kenya by supporting innovative, market-driven solutions that strengthen livelihoods, farmer resilience, and inclusive economic growth. Consultants with experience working in agriculture, livestock, development programming, and organizational strategy development are highly encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants may submit questions or inquiries no later than Tuesday, 25 May 2026. Final technical and financial proposals must be submitted by Tuesday, 2 June 2026 via email to procurement-ke@heifer.org with the subject line: “CONSULTANCY TO DEVELOP COUNTRY STRATEGY.” Applications should include all required supporting documentation as outlined in the RFP.
RFP-KLMP Annual Outcome Monitoring Survey Consultancy
Heifer International Kenya invites qualified consultants and consulting firms to submit proposals for the KLMP Annual Outcome Monitoring Survey Consultancy under the Kenya Livestock Marketing and Resilience Project (KLMP).
The assignment aims to assess the project’s FY26 performance across key global and project-specific indicators, including household income, food security, women’s empowerment, climate-smart agriculture, and livestock market systems. The consultancy will involve quantitative and qualitative data collection across multiple counties in Kenya, analysis using Survey CTO and SPSS, and submission of comprehensive monitoring reports to support evidence-based decision-making and accountability.
Interested applicants must demonstrate strong experience in large-scale agricultural evaluations, monitoring and evaluation, and statistical data analysis. The technical and financial proposals should be submitted separately in PDF format. “Please note that proposals submitted via a link will not be considered.’’
Proposals (both technical and financial) must be submitted by email to
procurement-ke@heifer.org with clear subject line: “(KLMP ANNUAL OUTCOME
MONITORING SURVEY CONSULTANCY) and submitted by 27th May 2026.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP): MSD Training Consultant / Training Institute
Heifer International Senegal invites qualified consulting firms or training institutes to submit proposals for the design and delivery of a training session on Market Systems Development (MSD) for Heifer staff. The assignment will run from May 2026 to December 2026, with the training expected to take place in Thiès, Senegal for 3 to 5 days.
The selected contractor will design a participatory training program covering MSD principles, market system analysis, facilitation, inclusive markets, private sector engagement, adaptive management, and MSD-focused monitoring, evaluation, and learning tools. Deliverables will include a methodological note, detailed agenda, training materials, a final summary report, and practical MEL tools.
Interested applicants should demonstrate proven experience in MSD, value chain development, inclusive markets, food systems, adult learning, and practical training delivery. Proposals must include a technical proposal, trainer CVs, references, registration documents, and a separate detailed financial proposal.
Submit Proposals to procurement-sn@heifer.org by 15 May 2026. Present will be evaluated on the quality of the technical approach, team expertise, organizational capacity, and budget realism. Late submissions will not be considered.
Interested bidders must demonstrate relevant experience, professional qualifications, and independence from MSD training. Proposals must be submitted electronically to procurement-sn@heifer.org no later than 15 May 2026. For inquiries, contact.
Call for Applications: Multimedia Production for the Forage Campaign
Heifer International Senegal is seeking qualified consultants or service providers to support the multimedia production and documentation of the forage production campaign under the Meliteji–WASU Project. The selected provider will help capture the campaign through professional video, photography, interviews, and storytelling content that highlights key activities, participants, results, and best practices.
The assignment will include field coverage, post-production, and delivery of communication products such as a main documentary video, a short digital clip, a photo story, and a captioned image library for web and social media use.
Important Dates
- Publication date: May 7, 2026
- Questions deadline: May 11, 2026
- Proposal submission deadline: May 13, 2026
- Project period: June 2026 – February 2027
Submission Instructions
Submit proposals electronically to procurement-sn@heifer.org with the subject line: “Coverage of the forage production campaign”
Interested applicants should demonstrate strong experience in audiovisual production, documentary photography, and work in rural or multi-stakeholder environments. Proposals must include a technical proposal, portfolio or links to similar work, CV or company profile, registration details if applicable, and a separate financial proposal.
Senegal: Professional Employer Organization (PEO) Services
Heifer International invites qualified Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) / Employer of Record (EOR) service providers to submit proposals to support the implementation of the Sahel Dairy Project (MeLiTeJi-WASU) in Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, and Niger.
The selected provider will deliver compliant employment and HR administration services for project staff, including legal employment hosting, payroll processing, tax compliance, employee benefits administration, onboarding, and HR support services.
The project is part of a five-year Mastercard Foundation initiative aimed at strengthening the dairy value chain and creating economic opportunities for women and youth across the Sahel region. Applicants should demonstrate:
- Minimum five (5) years of PEO/EOR experience
- Expertise in labor law, taxation, and payroll administration in West Africa
- Experience supporting NGOs, donor-funded projects, or multinational organizations
- Secure payroll and HR management systems
- French-language operational capacity (English preferred)
Interested firms must submit proposal electronically to procurement-sn@heifer.org by May 15, 2026 with the subject line “Professional Employer Organization Services”:
- Technical proposal
- Financial proposal in USD
- Relevant references
- Company registration documents
- Audited financial statements
- Data protection and anti-corruption policies
Amended RFP: Financial Transformation Modeling & Strategy Partner
Heifer International invites proposals from experienced finance consultants or firms to serve as a Strategic Finance Partner for our Transformation Financial Modeling engagement. As part of a four-month consultancy beginning after agreement signing, the partner will design a strategy-led financial framework, perform retrospective cost analysis, build forward-looking resourcing and scaffolding models, run network role-to-value and unit-cost analyses, and deliver interactive dashboards and donor-facing investment packages to support Heifer’s move to an agile, locally led network. Applicants should demonstrate strategic FP&A expertise, strong transformation experience (especially in international NGOs), and a track record of building client-friendly financial models and visualizations.
Proposals must be submitted electronically to RFP@HEIFER.ORG by May 1, 2026. Address questions to Miranda Hora. Subject should be “Financial Transformation Modeling & Strategy Partner”
Full scope, deliverables, success criteria and submission requirements are available in the RFP document.
Amended RFP: Consultant for Adaptive Project Management
Heifer International invites qualified consultants or firms to submit proposals to design and deploy an Adaptive Project Management Framework for its Transformation, Strategy & Communications (TSC) team. This engagement will support Heifer’s organizational transformation toward becoming a more agile, adaptive, locally led, and globally connected organization.
The selected consultant will provide “Project Management as a Service,” including system diagnostic and selection (e.g., Asana, Airtable, Monday.com), architecture design, roadmap migration, dashboard creation, workflow automation, and team enablement. The framework must support adaptive, living systems dynamics rather than rigid waterfall planning. The consultant will serve as a fractional project leader and facilitator, ensuring interdependencies across transformation initiatives are visible, integrated, and strategically aligned.
Performance Period: Four (4) months after agreement signing
Questions Deadline: April 24, 2026
Proposal Submission Deadline: May 1, 2026
Interested applicants must submit a comprehensive proposal, including professional background, methodology, case studies, and budget, to: RFP@HEIFER.ORG with a Subject Line: “Consultant: Adaptive Project Management”. Heifer International reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal and is not obligated to award a contract as a result of this notice.
What We Look For In Vendors
- Grounded in ethics
- Values-driven
- Quotes entire price upfront
- Produces quality work
- Financially strong
- Customer service and support
- Extensive offerings
- Years of experience
- Accountability
- Clear communication
Contact Heifer’s Procurement Team
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 34260
Little Rock, AR 72203
Office Hours:
Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact:
Phone: 501.907.2870 | Fax: 501.907.2805
Email: procurement@heifer.org
Terms and Conditions
- US Purchase Order Terms, August 30, 2023
- US Purchase Order Terms, February 1, 2019
- US Purchase Order Terms, April 24, 2018
- US Independent Contractor Agreement Terms and Conditions, July 27, 2018