Kenya ICT Board Independent Consultant to review Grants Proposals submitted for the Development of Digital Content and Software Applications

This Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI) follows the General Procurement Notice (GPN) for this project that appeared in United Nations Development Business on 30th November 2007 and online on 2” November 2007.
The Government of Kenya has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) in the amount of US$ 114.4 Million equivalent toward the cost of the Transparency & Communications Infrastructure Project (TCIP).
Credit No. 4284-KE
Project ID No. P094103.
TCIP will be implemented by the Kenya ICT Board under the Ministry of Information and Communications. The Board therefore intends to apply part of the proceeds for consultant services for: An Independent Consultant to review Grants Proposals submitted for the Development of Digital Content and Software Applications.
The grants total fund is USD 4,000,000.00.
Round one of the call for proposals is inJune 2010
The Kenya ICT Board invites expressions of interest for an individual consultant to carry out the following tasks:


  • Develop a grant appraisal system in line with the KTCIP project objectives.
  • Assist the Kenya ICT Board in undertaking all grant proposals review and rank applicants who meet the requirements.
  • Prepare and submit assessment reports to the Grants Committee.
This assignment is for one year (12 months) with an option of renewal.
The deliverables will be:
  • Grants appraisal system
  • Grants proposal review report
  • Attendance to all Grants Committee meeting
  • Final Consultancy report
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (published by association 2004 and revised October 2006).
Payment Terms: The Consultant shall be paid based on the number of proposals reviewed. The Curriculum Vitae (information and documentation) should be submitted and addressed to:
The Deputy CEO/TCIP Programme Manager
Kenya Transparency & Communications
Infrastructure Project (KTCIP)
Kenya ICT Board, Telposta Towers, Kenyatta
Avenue, 12th Floor
P.O. Box 27150 — 00100, Nairobi
Tel: 2089061

Applications by email should be sent to procurement@ict.go.ke.
This should be received on or before Wednesday 16th June 2010 by 5.00pm East Africa time.
Contact person for clarifications on this Request for Expressions of Interest is Gracie Mwai, Tel: 020 2394244
Kenya Information & Communication Technology Board
P.O.Box 27150 – 00100 Nairobi, Kenya 12th floor, Telposta Towers, Kenyatta Avenue [Entrance]

Tel: +254-20-2089061/2211960
Fax: +254-20-22 11962
E-mail: info@ict.go.ke
Website: www.ict.go.ke