When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on August 7, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

It was issued by Fhi 360. The work is located in Homa Bay, Kenya.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Human-centered design or behavioral insights firm with healthcare experience. Strong background in reproductive health, menstrual health, or women’s health communications. Experience facilitating co-design workshops and qualitative insight synthesis. Capability to develop communication strategies, messaging frameworks, and prototype materials. Familiarity with Kenyan local context and community-centered program design. Access to Kiswahili and Dholuo translation or localization expertise. Experience working with public health partners, NGOs, or global health programs.

Human-Centered Design Services for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Communications and Access Strategies (Closed)

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Homa Bay, KenyaPosted: July 23, 2026Deadline: August 7, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking a human-centered design partner to turn heavy menstrual bleeding research insights into locally relevant communications and access strategies for HIUD treatment. The assignment includes workshop design, possible translation into Kiswahili and Dholuo, and co-development of messaging and prototype materials.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Experience applying human-centered design methodologies in global health, public health, or related fields
Experience conducting qualitative research and synthesizing insights into actionable concepts
Experience facilitating co-creation and prototyping activities
Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders including healthcare providers and community members
Strong project management and communication skills
Ability to conduct work in Kenya
Ability to conduct participant engagement in Dholuo, English, and Kiswahili
Ability to comply with Fhi 360 and Gates Foundation terms and conditions

CONTRACT DURATION

15 months

TIMELINE

Questions due: July 22nd, 2026

Answers due: July 24th, 2026

Proposals due: August 7th, 2026

Agreement issued: August 28th, 2026

Study tool inputs due: September 30th, 2026

Dissemination inputs due: May 31st, 2027

Co-design workshops plans due: May 31st, 2027

Co-design workshops completed: August 16th, 2027

Final workshop materials and report due: August 31st, 2027

Prototype materials due: October 31st, 2027

Final dissemination inputs due: November 30th, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 22, 2026

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Issuing Agency

Fhi 360

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DESCRIPTION

The procuring organization is seeking a human-centered design partner to translate insights related to heavy menstrual bleeding into people-centered communications and service strategies. The work is intended to explore provider practices and attitudes and support the co-design of communication approaches that can improve access to and uptake of the Hormonal Intrauterine Device (HIUD) for heavy menstrual bleeding treatment.

The selected partner will be expected to review existing findings and use them to shape the content and design of co-design workshops. Responsibilities include developing workshop schedules, activities, and tools such as journey mapping, storytelling, and idea-generation exercises, while ensuring that all approaches are adapted to the local context.

The scope also includes translating study tools and workshop materials into Kiswahili and Dholuo as needed. Based on workshop outcomes, the partner will help co-develop prototype communication materials, product value propositions, and messaging strategies in collaboration with project partners.

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When is the submission deadline?: This RFP closed on August 7, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Fhi 360. The work is located in Homa Bay, Kenya.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Human-centered design or behavioral insights firm with healthcare experience
Strong background in reproductive health, menstrual health, or women’s health communications
Experience facilitating co-design workshops and qualitative insight synthesis
Capability to develop communication strategies, messaging frameworks, and prototype materials
Familiarity with Kenyan local context and community-centered program design
Access to Kiswahili and Dholuo translation or localization expertise
Experience working with public health partners, NGOs, or global health programs

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