Republic
of Kenya
Ministry
of Water and Irrigation
Enhancing
Climate Resilience and Water Security Project
Project
No. P117635
Expression
of Interest
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 Water Resources and Irrigation Specialist for a period of one
(1) year.
A.
Objectives and Scope of Work of the Consultancy
The
Water Resources and Irrigation Specialist will report to the Permanent
Secretary, Ministry of Water and Irrigation, through the Project Manager.
The
Water Resources and Irrigation Specialist will support the Ministry of Water
and Irrigation (MWI) in water infrastructure related aspects of PPA activities
(including but not limited to water resources management and irrigation); and
will in particular:
i) be
responsible for technical aspects of the Investment Framework, investment
screening, investment readiness, and other associated activities;
ii)
work alongside a team of environmental, social, economic and financial, and
institutional specialists to:
(a)
evaluate the physical/technical contribution of infrastructure to improving
water security and climate resilience,
(b)
screen potential projects according to the above,
(c)
prepare TORs and/or provide input on enhancing technical readiness of
investments,
(d)
examine possible investments for funding under the project in the context of
the larger catchment/river basin, including the potential impacts of upstream
activities/infrastructure on investments and potential downstream impacts of
investments,
(e)
contribute to the design of a broader water investment pipeline planning and
readiness tool, and
(f)
provide capacity/building training to MWI and relevant stakeholders.
B.
Work station
Office
space will be provided by the project.
C.
Qualifications and Experience
- Advanced
degree in Civil or Irrigation Engineering or a comparable field;
- at
least 15 years of relevant work experience in the planning, preparation,
implementation of a variety of water resources investment projects;
- extensive
experience in the design of complex or large irrigation projects wouldbe
distinct advantage;
- while
direct experience working in Africa, generally, and Kenya, specifically,
would be an advantage;
- direct
experience in 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 /08/2011-2012 – “EOI FOR WATER RESOURCES/IRRIGATION
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.
E-mail: ewscr-project@water.go.ke