Request for Expression of
Interest for the Provision of PR / Communications Consultancy Services for a
Period of One Year SRC/ EOI/04/2013-2014
The
Salaries and Remuneration Commission was established by the Constitution of
Kenya, 2010 with the mandate to set and regularly review the remuneration and
benefits of all State Officers and to advise the National and County
Governments on the remuneration and benefits of all other public officers.
1. Objective
The
Commission wishes to invite consultancy firms with expertise in PR/ Communications
to assist develop and implement comprehensive communications strategy,
including annual work plan with clear details on activities, resourcing
requirements, timeframes and success indicators.
2. Scope of assignment
i. A
comprehensive communications strategy targeting all SRC stakeholders and
various influencer groups and the general public.
ii. Public
education and engagement campaigns, advocacy
iii. Create
promotion messages that will educate the public on public wage issues including
fiscal sustainability, and develop assessment instrument & evaluate the
public education campaign
iv.
Propose, implement creative PR and social media and below the line promotional
activities to ensure the realisation of the overall goal of this assignment and
assess the impact
3. Competencies
In
assessment of submissions, consideration will be given to technical competence,
qualifications and experience on similar assignments, financial capability and
existing commitments.
The
consultancy should demonstrate capability to offer 360 degrees holistic
communications approach.
The firm
should apart from offering strong media engagement should demonstrate ability
to develop creative marketing communications and grass root promotion with a
strong focus on public wage bill issues.
4. Mandatory Requirements to be
provided
Certificate
of registration/incorporation, VAT certificate, Valid VAT compliance
Certificate, Proof of Registration with relevant professional body, Audited and
certified accounts for the past three years and two copies of tender document
(Marked Original and Copy).
5. Requirements/ Evaluation Criteria
To qualify
for shortlisting the firm must
I.
Demonstrate results-oriented, creative Consultancy interested in providing the
above services.
II.
Demonstrate strong knowledge of the Media, PR and Marketing industry in Kenya
III.
Demonstrate a deep understanding of the political, economic and the public
sector wage issues.
IV.
Demonstrate the consultancy has been in active relevant business for at least
five (5) years
V. Should
provide evidence in successfully implementing PR/ Communication strategy for at
least three Government Ministries/ Departments /organizations
VI. Proven
experience of handling at least five similar assignments (social issues
advocacy).
VII. The
consultants should possess at least postgraduate qualifications in Mass
Communication and Journalism or Public Relations or any other relevant field.
Evidence of their professional qualification and relevant experience must be
provided. Signed CV attached.
VIII.
Consultant should submit detailed company profiles and qualifications and
experience of key staff and the methodology of undertaking the assignment.
IX.
Consultant should provide physical address, telephone contacts and email
address Expression of Interest must be submitted in plain sealed envelope
marked; Expressions of Interest: “Consultancy for Strategic PR/Corporate
Communications Services for Salaries and Remuneration Commission” (SRC/
EOI/04/2013-2014) addressed to:
The
Commission Secretary
Salaries
and Remuneration Commission
P. O. Box
43126-00100
Nairobi
Or be
deposited in the Tender Box situated at the entrance of Salaries and Remuneration
Commission offices on 6th floor, Williamson House, 4th Ngong Avenue so as to
reach on or before 8th January at 12 noon.
Expression
of interest delivered after 12 noon will not be accepted.
Opening of
the Expressions of Interest shall be done immediately thereafter on the 6th
floor Williamson House, Salaries and Remuneration Commission meeting Room in
the presence of Consultants/Firms who will have expressed interest or their
representatives who wish to attend.
SRC
reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications without
obligation to assign any reasons for the decision.
Commission
Secretary
Salaries
and Remuneration Commission
