LOCAL PARTNERSHIP IN ADVANCING CHILDREN’S RIGHTS AND GENDER EQUALITY IN KWALE COUNTY

PLAN INTERNATIONAL KENYA TENDER SEPTEMBER 2025 

1.0 Background

Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization committed to improving the lives of all children. As an independent organization with no political or religious affiliations, we strive for a fair and equitable world where children’s rights and gender equality are upheld. Since our establishment, we have built strong partnerships that span across 70 countries. Our global strategy, “All Girls Standing Strong: Creating Global Change” (2022- 2027), aims to positively impact the lives of 200 million girls over the next five years.

Our approach focuses on collaborating with partners to achieve meaningful changes in the lives of girls, while also strengthening the legitimacy of Plan International as a leader in gender-transformative change. To accomplish this, we prioritize the enhancement of our programming and advocacy efforts, as well as the empowerment of civil society. Additionally, our global strategy emphasizes the importance of adaptable and context-specific partnering methods, including the expansion of humanitarian initiatives and engagement with youth as drivers of positive change.

At Plan International, we understand that successful partnerships rely on a range of factors, including people, values, attitudes, skills, and actions. By fostering a culture of collaboration and shared responsibility, we can create lasting improvements in the lives of children around the world.

Plan International Kenya

With more than four decades of experience in implementing its programmes, Plan International Kenya (PIK) has expanded its operations to 12 geographical areas across the country. These areas include Nairobi, Machakos, Kajiado, Tharaka-Nithi, Siaya, Kwale, Kilifi, Homa Bay, Kisumu, Turkana, Marsabit, and Tana River Counties. This wide reach allows PIK to make a significant impact in improving the lives of children, families, and communities in various regions of Kenya.

Plan International Kenya partnerships model

In Kenya, we recognize the significance of partnerships in amplifying the scope and impact of our programs. By collaborating with like-minded organizations and institutions, we can pool our resources, expertise, and networks to achieve greater results and improve the lives of more children. We acknowledge the numerous advantages of partnerships, including increased efficiency, credibility, and scalability, as well as the opportunity for mutual capacity strengthening and learning. By working together, we can leverage our collective strengths to address the complex challenges facing children and communities, ultimately creating a brighter future for all.

We collaborate with various stakeholders, including children’s groups, community groups, civil society organizations, government institutions, private and public foundations, academic institutions, and multilateral and bilateral donors to:

1. Achieve a common goal of delivering quality, evidence-based programs and influencing work that advance children’s rights and gender equality
2. Create sustainable impact through short, medium and long-term partnerships
3. Amplify the voices of children and young people
4. Pool resources, skills, and knowledge to reach more people and deliver better programs
5. Benefit from the skills, knowledge, and resources of others and share own skills, knowledge, and resources
6. Continuously improve understanding of partnerships and how to build and nurture them in practice.

2.0. Purpose of the Expression of Interest

Plan International Kenya invites expressions of interest from eligible organizations to partner in advancing children’s rights and gender equality. We aim to expand our partnerships with local and national organizations, including youth-led, women-led, and community-based groups, as well as research and learning institutions registered in Kenya. Our focus is on development and humanitarian interventions in Kwale County, with expertise in climate change adaptation, SRHR, youth skills and entrepreneurship, humanitarian action, and peacebuilding. We value partnerships built on trust, communication, shared commitment, and recognition, working with like-minded entities to create sustainable impact for children, youth, and communities.

3.0 Minimum Requirements

3.1 Requirements for partnership

1. i)Be a non-profit Community Based Organization, non-governmental organization, Research and or Academic Institutions registered in Kenya
2. ii)Existing presence and operations in Kwale County.

iii)    Programmatic alignment to thematic area(s) and sector(s) listed under section 2.0.

1. iv)Provide responses to all questions on Annex 1

4.0 Application Process

4.1 Submission details