The tasks to be carried under the assignment includes but not limited to:

• Conducting in-depth consumer assessments to identify product gaps, household needs, and market opportunities in sanitation.
• Developing innovative sanitation products that address specific challenges, such as biodigesters, plastic septic tanks, and eco-friendly toilet pans.
• Collaborating with private sector actors, both low-volume and high-volume, for product development.
• Providing technical support and expertise throughout the entire product development process.
• Collaborating with key actors to ideate sanitation product designs that use local and eco-friendly materials, ensuring sustainability and cost-effectiveness.

Eligible bidders should possess the following qualifications and attach valid documentation as listed below;

• A firm with a minimum of five years’ experience in Research & Development (R&D), particularly in sanitation, manufacturing, and construction.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading product design challenges and converting Research & Development (R&D) ideas into concrete plans.
• MUST be a registered company in Kenya (Attach Certificate of Registration)
• MUST provide Government of Kenya CR12 Document listing company Directors (Attach copy)
• MUST possess a Valid KRA Tax Compliance Certificate (Attach copy)
• MUST be registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya with valid annual Practicing License. (Attach copies)