Republic of
Kenya
Ministry of
Water and Irrigation
Enhancing Water Security and Climate Resilience Project
Project No. P117635
Expression of Interest
MOWI / EWSCR /04/2011-2012
Enhancing Water Security and Climate Resilience Project
Project No. P117635
Expression of Interest
MOWI / EWSCR /04/2011-2012
Senior Economist
and Financial Specialist
procured under this Advance.
The PPA will
include the following activities:
1)
Preparation of core technical documents including;
i) a project
implementation manual and; ii) an environmental, social and resettlement
framework,
2) Provision
of technical assistance for:
i) analyzing
the water sector’s legal, institutional and operational framework;
ii)
reviewing the water sector knowledge base and analytical tools;
iii)
preparation of economic and financial framework;
iv)
reviewing and enhancing the technical and environmental and social safeguard
related documents and;
v)
supporting the management and implementation of the project including
procurement and financial management functions,
3) Carrying
out preparatory studies for potential sub-projects,
4)
Strengthening the capacity of the project coordination office through provision
of goods required for that
purpose including office equipment, supplies and vehicles,
purpose including office equipment, supplies and vehicles,
5) Carrying
out training and workshops.
To
coordinate and support the implementation of the PPA, the Government of Kenya
wishes to hire a Senior Economist and Financial Specialist for a period of one
(1) year.
A.
Objectives and Scope of Work of the Consultancy
The
objective of this Consultancy is to support the Ministry of Water and
Irrigation (MWI) in the development of the economic and financial aspects of
the overall Investment Framework and related
activities by, and not limited to:
activities by, and not limited to:
1)
Establishing economic and financial eligibility criteria,
2) Detailing
separate methodologies for assessing the economic benefits and costs of
possible investments,
3)
Undertaking a scoping level review,
4) Preparing
Terms of Reference for the economic and financial analysis of initial
investments,
5) Preparing
training modules and provide training sessions,
6)
Contributing to the design of a broader water investment pipeline planning and
readiness tool.
The
consultant will work closely with MWI and other implementing agencies, as well
as the consultants developing other components under the Project.
B.
Deliverables
Deliverables
will be agreed upon during negotiation and will include but not limited to:
Inception Report, Scoping Level Analysis, Progress Reports, User Guide/Training
Modules, Investment Planning and Readiness Tool.
C. Work
station
- Office
space will be provided by the project.
D. Qualifications and Experience
- An
advanced degree in water/natural resources economics, or a comparable
field.
- At
least 15 years of relevant work experience in the economic and financial
analysis of development projects. Experience in water resources development
and related investment projects is strongly desired.
- Direct
experience working in Kenya would be an advantage.
- Direct
experience in working on World Bank/IDA financed development projects and
knowledge of WB requirements for economic and financial analysis are
strongly desired.
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills.
- A
proficient working knowledge of MS office and other software for economic
and financial analysis is essential.
- Fluency
in English is essential and fluency in Swahili is desirable.
E. Remuneration
Remuneration
will be based on international competitive rates and will reflect the selected
candidate’s area of expertise and relevant work experience.
candidate’s area of expertise and relevant work experience.
F. Selection
Method
Selection of
an Individual Consultant will be in accordance with World Bank’s Guidelines for
Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers dated January
2011.
The
selection criteria will be solely based on individual experience and
qualifications.
The Ministry
of Water and Irrigation (the client) now invites eligible consultants to
forward their Expressions of Interest (EOI) in providing these services.
Interested
consultants must provide their CVs and information indicating that they are
qualified to perform the services (e.g. description of similar assignments,
experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills, etc).
G.
Invitation for EOI
Interested
consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office
hours between 0900 – 1630 hours from Monday – Friday inclusive, except public
holidays in Kenya, before the deadline for submission of Expression of
Interest.
The
completed expression of interest documents in writing in three (3) copies must
be delivered to the Tender Box on Ground Floor or send to the address below so
as to be received on or before 14th May,
2012 at 1200 hours Kenyan Local time.
2012 at 1200 hours Kenyan Local time.
The
expression of interest must be in plain sealed envelopes and clearly marked
“REF: MOWI / EWSCR /04/2011-2012 – “EOI SENIOR ECONOMIST AND FINANCIAL
SPECIALIST” addressed to:
The Project
Manager,
Enhancing Climate Resilience and Water Security Project,
Ministry of Water & Irrigation, Maji House, Ngong Road,
P.O. Box 49720-00100, Nairobi.
Enhancing Climate Resilience and Water Security Project,
Ministry of Water & Irrigation, Maji House, Ngong Road,
P.O. Box 49720-00100, Nairobi.
Tel: +254 02
2716103,
