Call for Expressions of Interest

Website Redesign and Development Consultancy (Kenya)

Location: Kenya-based consultants, web development organisations or digital agencies
Contract Duration: 10 weeks of delivery and implementation work, followed by 6 months of post-launch support and maintenance.

Client: Sightsavers Kenya on behalf of the Kenya Business and Disability Network (KBDN)

About the Assignment

Sightsavers Kenya, on behalf of the Kenya Business and Disability Network (KBDN), is seeking a qualified web development consultant or consultancy to redesign and redevelop the KBDN website.

The assignment involves creating a modern, accessible, mobile-responsive website that showcases KBDN's membership, resources, events, news, advocacy work and organisational impact. The project also includes development of a simple website-based performance and learning dashboard, content migration, administrator training and handover.

The selected consultant/consultancy will be responsible for:

• Reviewing the existing KBDN website and identifying priority improvements.
• Developing an improved sitemap and navigation structure.
• Designing wireframes and visual concepts for key pages.
• Redeveloping the website using a suitable Content Management System (CMS).
• Ensuring full responsiveness across desktop, tablet and mobile devices.
• Implementing accessibility best practices, targeting WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards where applicable.
• Migrating approved content from the current website.
• Configuring basic SEO functionality.
• Developing a simple Performance and Learning Dashboard featuring:

• • Membership growth and engagement metrics
  • Training and participation data
  • Disability inclusion achievements
  • Progress against selected workplan indicators
  • Advocacy, partnerships and knowledge products
  • Website analytics and engagement statistics

• Conducting testing and quality assurance.
• Deploying the live website.
• Delivering administrator training and handover documentation.

Deliverables

1. Website review and inception report.
2. Approved sitemap and information architecture.
3. Visual designs and wireframes.
4. CMS-based website development.
5. Content migration.
6. Testing and accessibility report.
7. Website deployment.
8. Administrator training.
9. User manual and technical documentation.
10. Final handover report.

Applicants should evidence:

• Strong experience in website design and CMS development.
• Experience delivering websites for NGOs, networks, development organisations or public information platforms.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive digital design.
• Experience with responsive web development, SEO and content migration.
• Ability to create websites that are simple for non-technical administrators to manage.
• Understanding of data protection, website security and user management.

• Holding an ICT Authority Accreditation (ICTA-6) and an ODPC certification of registration as either a Data Processor or Data Controller.

Interested bidders are invited to submit their proposal by Sunday 1 November 2026 23.30pm GMT.

Due to the volume of responses we reserve the right to close this ad early.

Please read the ToR for finite details.

Please click on apply to complete the online Expression of Interest form (EoI).

To successfully complete your EoI please add the proposed project team/person, lead contact person, provide links to 3 examples of similar website redesign projects within the last 5 years.

In addition please include:

A technical Proposal

• Understanding of the assignment.
• Proposed methodology and approach.
• Sitemap and design approach.
• Workplan and timeline.
• Team composition and relevant experience.
• Accessibility, security and data protection approach.
• Examples of comparable assignments.

A financial Proposal

• Cost for the core scope of work only.
• Separate pricing for any optional enhancements, licences, subscriptions or post-launch support services.

We particularly encourage applications from consultants/consultancies with demonstrated experience in accessibility-focused website development and disability-inclusive digital design.

Selection Criteria:

Sightsavers is committed to running a fair and transparent selection process,

ensuring all submissions are treated and assessed equally.

As a global equal opportunities Employer, Sightsavers is committed to embracing diversity throughout our workforce by creating an inclusive environment that reflects the many cultures and locations we work in.

Our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and we will

actively promote the inclusion of individuals with a disability. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to

apply.

Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment with zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.