Through this call, the Embassy aims to collaborate with Kenyan CSOs that are well-positioned to address Kenya’s democratic and governance challenges, particularly by promoting freedom and fighting oppression.

Objective

• This initiative is designed to empower local actors who are best positioned to understand and respond to the unique challenges and opportunities within Kenya’s demographic and democratic landscape. By working with organizations that are embedded in local communities, Sweden aims to foster sustainable, inclusive, and impactful change driven by the needs and priorities of the communities and the country.

Eligibility Criteria

• The call is open to national civil society organizations with long-standing experience in development in Kenya. Eligible organizations must demonstrate:
  • Electoral and Governance Experience: A strong background in supporting and managing electoral processes and governance reforms in Kenya including civic/ voter education, advocacy on inclusion of citizens in electoral and governance processes and accountability of duty bearers.
  • National Reach: Have proven experience and or operational capacity across multiple regions, counties/ constituencies in Kenya and in particular marginalized areas such as ASAL counties.
  • Grassroots Engagement: Strong partnerships and experience working with community-based and grassroots organizations.
  • Institutional Agency: An objective voice on matters of democratic governance aligned with the Bill of Rights in the Constitution of Kenya (2010).
  • Inclusive Programming: Proven experience working with young women and men and persons with disabilities on democracy and governance issues.
  • Sub-granting and Consortium Management: Demonstrated ability to forward funds to other organizations in a transparent and accountable manner and ensuring efficient and effective utilization of funds. Proven experience in managing a consortium of other local CSOs

For more information, visit Embassy of Sweden.