MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, WATER AND NATURAL RESOURCES

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MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, WATER AND NATURAL RESOURCES Tender: Infrastructure Advisor,Closing Date:21/8/2013

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, WATER AND NATURAL RESOURCES
KENYA WATER SECURITY AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE
PROJECT-PHASE 1
Project No.: P117635 Credit No. IDAQ7950
 

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

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REF: MEWNR / KWSCRP-1/07/2013-2014

INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISOR (2 POSITIONS)

The Government of Kenya has received financing from the International Development Association (World Bank) towards implementation of the Kenya Water Security and Climate Resilience Project – Phase 1 (KWSCRP-1), and it intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments for consulting services to be procured under this Credit.

As part of coordination and supporting the implementation of the project activities, the Government of Kenya wishes to hire 2(two) Infrastructure Advisors to support the technical unit of the PMU for specific durations during the project implementation.

Objective of the Consultancy and Scope of Services

The objective of this Consultancy is to provide technical support to Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (MEWNR) on water infrastructure related aspects within the Project Management Unit (PMU) activities.

Qualifications and Experience

An advanced degree in Civil, Hydraulics, Irrigation, Water Resources Engineering, or other comparable field, at least 20 years of intensive experience in the planning, design and construction of a variety of large scale or complex water resources investment projects including large dams, irrigation projects or water supply projects. Experience of leading teams comprising multiple experts in various technical  disciplines will be required. Direct experience working in Africa and on World Bank/IDA financed development projects would be an advantage.

Remuneration

Remuneration will be based on international competitive rates and will reflect the selected candidate’s area of expertise and relevant work experience.

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 Environment, Water and Natural Resources (the Client) now invites eligible consultants to forward their Expressions of Interest (EOI) in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services, including CVs, copies of academic certificates and other relevant material demonstrating experience in similar conditionsand availability of appropriate skills.

Invitation for EOI

Interested consultants may obtain further information in the detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) posted on dgMarket, at the Ministry website www.water.go.ke and 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, Maji House or send to the address below so as to be received on or before 21st August, 2013 at 1200 hours Kenyan Local time. The expression of interest must be in plain sealed envelopes and clearly marked “REF: MEWNR/KWSCRP-1/07/2013-2014 – INFRASTRUCTURE ‘ ADVISOR” addressed to:

Project Manager
Kenya Water Security and Climate Resilience Project- Phase 1,
Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural Resources,
Maji House, 4th Floor – Room No. 453, Ngong Road,
P.O. Box 49720-00100, Nairobi. Tel: +254 02 2716103 Ext. 42313/258 Emaii: ewscr-project@water.go.ke