Republic of
Kenya
Ministry of
Water and Irrigation
Enhancing
Water Security and Climate Resilience Project
Project No. P117635
Expression
of Interest
MOWI / EWSCR
/06/2011-2012:
Senior Social
Specialist
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,
5) Carrying
out training and workshops.
To
coordinate and support the implementation of the PPA, the Government of Kenya
wishes to hire a Senior Social 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 developing social safeguards aspects of the preparation of
the Project within the overall Investment Framework and related activities by,
and not limited to:
1)
Establishing social and resettlement criteria,
2) Preparing
the Environment and Social Management Framework (ESMF), Resettlement Policy
Framework (RPF) and the Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups Framework (VMGF) for
the overall Project acceptable to MWI and the World Bank/IDA,
3)
Undertaking scoping level review of ESIA/RAP/VMPG reports,
4) Preparing
TORs for Resettlement Action Plans, Vulnerable and Marginalized Group Plans and
Environment and Social Impact Assessments,
5)
Information dissemination and stakeholder consultations,
6) Preparing
training modules on the Environment and Social Management Framework (ESMF),
Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) and the Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups
Framework (VMGF), and
7)
Contributing to the design of a broader water investment pipeline planning and
readiness tool.
The
consultant will work closely with the Senior Environmental Specialist, 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, Input on social and
resettlement criteria for project identification and selection, ESMF,
Resettlement Policy Framework, Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups Framework
User Guide/Training Modules, Investment Planning and Readiness Tool, and TORs
for Resettlement Action Plans, Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups Plans and
ESIAs.
C. Work
station
Office space
will be provided by the project.
D.
Qualifications and Experience
- An
advanced degree in social science, anthropology, or a comparable field.
- At
least 15 years of relevant work experience on social issues in development
projects. Work on water resources development and related investment
projects are strongly desired.
- Direct
knowledge of (and experience working with) Kenyan social and resettlement
laws and regulations.
- Direct
experience in working on World Bank/IDA financed development projects is
desired.
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills.
- A
proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Word and other relevant software
is essential.
- Fluency
in English is essential and fluency in Swahili 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.
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.
The
expression of interest must be in plain sealed envelopes and clearly marked
“REF: MOWI / EWSCR /06/2011-2012 – EOI SENIOR SOCIAL 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.
Tel: +254 02
2716103
E-mail:
ewscr-project@water.go.ke
