Republic
of Kenya
Ministry
of Water and Irrigation
Enhancing Climate Resilience and Water Security Project
Enhancing Climate Resilience and Water Security Project
Project
No. P117635
Expression
of Interest
Ref: MOWI / EWSCR
/07/2011-2012
Technical
Manager
The
Government of Kenya has received financing from the International Development
Association (World Bank) towards a Project Preparation Advance (PPA) for
preparation of the Water Security and Climate Resilience Project, and it
intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments for consulting services to be
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,
5)
Carrying out training and workshops.
To coordinate and support the implementation of the PPA, the Government of Kenya wishes to hire a Technical Manager for a period of one (1) year.
A.
Objectives and Scope of Work of the Consultancy
The
Technical Manager will report to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water and
Irrigation, through the Project Manager.
The
Technical Manager will support the Ministry of Water and Irrigation (MWI) in
supervising, coordinating and managing technical activities under the PPA, in
particular, by leading a team of water resources/irrigation, environmental,
social, economic/financial, and institutional specialists to
i)
develop the Investment Framework (eligibility criteria and preparation
guidelines), and
ii)
conduct investment screening, assess investment readiness, and undertake other
associated activities. The Technical Manager will be responsible for producing
the final deliverables in each of these areas, synthesizing inputs from the
team of specialists, and for supporting MWI in the preparation of the Project
Implementation Manual (PIM), incorporating among others Manuals on Social and
Environmental Safeguards Procedures, and Procurement and Financial Procedures,
etc.
B.
Work station
Office
space will be provided by the project.
C.
Qualifications and Experience
- Advanced
degree in Engineering/Water Resources, Economics or related field,
specializing in development or water-related sub-fields with at least 20
years of directly relevant work experience in the planning, preparation,
and supervision of water resources investment projects and programs
(including irrigation);
- direct
experience working in Africa, generally, and Kenya, specifically, would be
a distinct advantage while direct experience working on World Bank/IDA
financed development projects is strongly desired; and
- working
knowledge of Microsoft Office and other essential software.
D. Remuneration
Remuneration
will be based on international competitive rates and will reflect the selected
candidate’s area of expertise and relevant work experience.
Consultants
not currently based in Kenya are also encouraged to apply; arrangements may be
made for remote work with regular travel to Kenya.
E.
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).
F.
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 4th June, 2012 at 1200 hours Kenyan Local time.
The
expression of interest must be in plain sealed envelopes and clearly marked
“REF: MOWI / EWSCR /07/2011-2012 – “EOI FOR TECHNICAL MANAGER” 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,
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
E-mail: ewscr-project@water.go.ke