Danish Refugee Council Seeks Contractor for Climate Information Platform in Northern Kenya
Kalobeyei, 16 February 2026
The Danish Refugee Council is tendering for a consultancy to build a digital climate knowledge hub serving Kalobeyei settlement and Turkana County, with proposals due 27 February 2026. The £120-day project will create a mobile-responsive platform providing climate adaptation strategies for refugee communities and host populations in Kenya’s arid northern regions, where climate impacts cost the country 3-4% of GDP annually despite contributing less than 0.1% of global emissions.
Project Scope and Regional Impact
The climate information hub will serve the Karamoja region, specifically targeting Kalobeyei settlement and extending coverage to Garissa, Mandera, and Turkana counties in Kenya, as well as Morotto district in Uganda [1]. This cross-border initiative forms part of DRC’s Karamoja Strong Project, which focuses on conflict prevention and sustainable livelihoods in Kenya-Uganda border areas [1]. The timing proves critical as northern Kenya’s arid ecosystem faces increasing pressure from climate change, insecurity, and drought, creating urgent needs for mobility and climate adaptation strategies [1]. The Danish Refugee Council, which has operated in Kenya since 2005 in partnership with UNHCR, brings substantial experience from its global operations spanning 40 countries with 9,000 employees and 7,500 volunteers [1].
Economic Context and Climate Vulnerability
Kenya’s vulnerability to climate impacts stems from its heavy reliance on rain-fed agriculture and tourism, with the country’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution estimating annual socio-economic losses of 3-4% of GDP due to climate change [1]. This financial burden appears disproportionate given that Kenya contributes less than 0.1% of global greenhouse gas emissions [1]. The country has established regulatory frameworks including the Climate Change Act and National Climate Change Policy Framework whilst pursuing its goal to become a newly industrialising, middle-income country by 2030 [1]. These economic pressures underscore the importance of targeted climate information systems for vulnerable communities in northern Kenya’s fragile ecosystem.
Technical Requirements and Implementation Timeline
The successful consultancy firm must demonstrate at least 5 years of experience in website design and assemble a team including front-end and back-end developers, a project manager, and copywriter [1]. The project manager requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Project Management or related field with at least 5 years of experience managing similar projects, whilst other team members need Bachelor’s degrees in Computer Science or IT with minimum 3 years of experience [1]. The platform will feature a mobile-first responsive design with secure content management system, Google Studio KPI integration, and comprehensive web security measures [1]. Implementation spans 120 working days across five phases: information gathering, website development, training and documentation, search engine optimisation with support and maintenance, and final handover [1].
Application Process and Payment Structure
Proposals must be submitted to tender.ken@drc.ngo with ‘Climate Change Knowledge Hub- Karamoja Strong Project’ in the subject line by 27 February 2026 at 17:00 EAT [1]. Required documentation includes updated CVs of the consulting team, a two-page strategy and technical approach document, a two-page portfolio of relevant assignments, and a separate financing proposal in Kenyan Shillings [1]. Payment follows a structured schedule with 20% upon contract signing and initial information gathering, 40% upon website presentation and training completion, and the final 40% upon handover and DRC Kenya approval [1]. The consultancy work will be conducted in Nairobi during March, April and May 2026, with no field travel required [1]. Tender documents are accessible through DRC’s SharePoint platform, and the selected consultant will operate under supervision of the DRC Kenya HDP manager with bilateral support from the HDP KSP Team Leader [1].