PROSPECTS Kenya: Digital local services marketplace for Refugee and Host Community Youth in Turkana and Garissa

PROSPECTS Kenya: Digital Local Services Marketplace Implementation Partner International Labour Organization (ILO) — Turkana and Garissa Counties ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY The International Labour Organization is looking for a dynamic organization—either a for-profit enterprise or a non-profit entity—to lead the implementation of digital local services marketplace initiatives across the PROSPECTS Kenya programme. This is a unique chance to make a meaningful difference in the employment landscape for some of Kenya's most underserved populations. SCOPE AND IMPACT Your organization will drive the expansion of digital marketplace solutions designed to connect refugee and host community youth with genuine work opportunities in Turkana and Garissa counties. The focus is clear: create pathways to quality employment for young people who face significant barriers in traditional labour markets. Kenya's youth face substantial employment challenges. Population growth has outpaced job creation, leaving young people wrestling with unemployment and underemployment rates that far exceed national averages. This assignment directly addresses that gap by building accessible digital infrastructure for economic participation. ENGAGEMENT DETAILS Type of Engagement: Service Contract (for profit organizations) or Implementation Agreement (non-profit entities) Duration: 12 months Operational Coverage: Turkana and Garissa Counties APPLICATION DEADLINE 9 August 2026 This is your opportunity to be part of transforming economic opportunity for refugee and host community youth in Kenya's northern counties. Interested organizations should prepare a compelling proposal demonstrating capacity, experience, and commitment to this vital work.