Location and work arrangement
- Country
- Kenya
- African region
- East Africa
- Duty station
- Kikuyu, Limuru, Kiambu, Gatundu, Murang’a South, Machakos, Kitui, Yatta, Mwala and Malindi
- Work arrangement
- Consultancy assignment
Job and contract information
- Contract type
- Consulting services – firms selection
- Job reference
- AWWDA/KTSWSSP/CS/22/2026
- Duration
- 6.5 months
- Publication / issue date
- 06 Jul 2026
Project, financing and procurement information
- Executing agency
- Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA):The Government of Kenya, through AWWDA, is implementing the AfDB-financed Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Program to improve the access, quality, availabili
- Project name
- Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Program
- Project ID
- P-KE-E00-011
- Financing
- African Development Bank / African Development Fund
- Procurement reference
- AWWDA/KTSWSSP/CS/22/2026
- Procurement notice type
- Request for Expressions of Interest – Consulting Services, Firms Selection
Scope
Review existing business plans, financial statements and operational reports of the ten participating water service providers. Assess their operational and financial performance and evaluate how the Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Program has affected their operations. Prepare realistic business plans, financial models and management plans, conduct staff training and workshops, and provide technical assistance for implementation of the completed plans.
Suitable for
Water-utility consulting firms, financial and economic advisory firms, institutional-development specialists, water and sanitation engineers, business-planning consultants, legal advisory firms and organisations experienced in utility-performance improvement.
Short Description
Athi Water Works Development Agency invites qualified consulting firms to develop realistic business and financial plans for ten water service providers under the Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Program. The assignment includes performance assessment, financial modelling, management planning, staff training and implementation support.
Opportunity overview
Athi Water Works Development Agency seeks a qualified consulting firm to develop business plans for ten water service providers participating in the Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Program under the Athi Cluster.
The consultant will review existing business plans, audited or available financial statements, operational reports and institutional information. The assignment will assess each provider’s current operational and financial performance, market environment, service-delivery challenges and the effect of programme investments on utility operations.
Based on the findings, the consultant will prepare realistic business plans, financial models and management plans for the participating providers. The plans should address revenue generation, operating costs, service coverage, financial sustainability, investment priorities, organisational performance and implementation arrangements.
The firm will also conduct workshops and staff training and provide technical assistance to support adoption and implementation of the completed business plans. The consultancy is expected to be completed within 6.5 months.
The consultant will review existing business plans, audited or available financial statements, operational reports and institutional information. The assignment will assess each provider’s current operational and financial performance, market environment, service-delivery challenges and the effect of programme investments on utility operations.
Based on the findings, the consultant will prepare realistic business plans, financial models and management plans for the participating providers. The plans should address revenue generation, operating costs, service coverage, financial sustainability, investment priorities, organisational performance and implementation arrangements.
The firm will also conduct workshops and staff training and provide technical assistance to support adoption and implementation of the completed business plans. The consultancy is expected to be completed within 6.5 months.
Requirements and eligibility
The consulting firm must demonstrate:
At least 10 years of general consulting experience.
Preparation of at least three business plans for water utilities during the last five years.
Experience working under similar conditions in Sub-Saharan Africa or other developing countries.
Experience with donor-funded projects, preferably African Development Bank-financed assignments.
Availability of suitable personnel, including a water supply and sanitation engineer, financial analyst or economist, and legal expert.
Consultants may associate through a joint venture or sub-consultancy to strengthen their qualifications. Selection will follow the Quality and Cost Based Selection method.
At least 10 years of general consulting experience.
Preparation of at least three business plans for water utilities during the last five years.
Experience working under similar conditions in Sub-Saharan Africa or other developing countries.
Experience with donor-funded projects, preferably African Development Bank-financed assignments.
Availability of suitable personnel, including a water supply and sanitation engineer, financial analyst or economist, and legal expert.
Consultants may associate through a joint venture or sub-consultancy to strengthen their qualifications. Selection will follow the Quality and Cost Based Selection method.
How to apply
Expressions of Interest must be prepared in English and delivered in writing by hand, mail, fax or email no later than 23 July 2026 at 12:00 noon EAT.
Application safety:
Review the official requirements carefully and apply only through the organisation's official link
before the stated deadline.
Complete opportunity information
Organisation and location
- Source name
- African Development Bank Procurement Notice
- Executing agency
- Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA):The Government of Kenya, through AWWDA, is implementing the AfDB-financed Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Program to improve the access, quality, availabili
- African region
- East Africa
- Exact location / duty station
- Kikuyu, Limuru, Kiambu, Gatundu, Murang’a South, Machakos, Kitui, Yatta, Mwala and Malindi
- Work arrangement
- Consultancy assignment
Job and contract information
- Contract type
- Consulting services – firms selection
- Job reference
- AWWDA/KTSWSSP/CS/22/2026
- Contract duration
- 6.5 months
- Deadline timezone
- Africa/Nairobi
Project, financing and procurement
- Project name
- Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Program
- Project ID
- P-KE-E00-011
- Financing / funding source
- African Development Bank / African Development Fund
- Procurement reference
- AWWDA/KTSWSSP/CS/22/2026
- Procurement notice type
- Request for Expressions of Interest – Consulting Services, Firms Selection
Benefits, funding and compensation
The selected consulting firm will receive a professional-services contract financed under the African Development Bank-supported Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Program. The consultancy fee and payment arrangements are not stated in the EOI and will be defined in the subsequent request for proposals and contract.
Information verified: 13 July 2026