Consultancy Services for Training in Monitoring and Evaluation and Finalization of Monitoring and Evaluation Framework

REPUBLIC OF KENYA
OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER

PUBLIC SECTOR REFORMS AND PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING
Institutional Reforms and Capacity Building Project (IRCBP)
IDA Credit No. 4146-KE

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Consultancy Services for Training in Monitoring and Evaluation and Finalization of Monitoring and Evaluation Framework

The Government of Kenya through the Ministry of Finance has received funds from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of Institutional Reforms and Capacity Building Project and intends to use part of this credit to eligible payments under the contract for Training in Monitoring and Evaluation and Finalization of the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for the Public Sector Reforms and Performance Contracting Programme.

PSR&PC is implementing the "Results for Kenyans" Reform Programme comprising of the following components; Performance Management, Transformative Leadership and Value and Ethics for Results Based Management, (RBM), Institutional Capacity Building and Strategic Partnerships, Public Service Development and Information Education and Communication.

PSR&PC would like to strengthen the Monitoring and Evaluation function of the programme to enhance documentation and reporting of the achievements of the programme.

The specific objectives of the consultancy include but not limited to, training of Government Officers on M&E and finalization of M&E framework for Public Sector Reform.

The scope of services include but not limited to, training a pool of Public Servants in Monitoring and Evaluation, prepare the trainees as trainers of M&E for Public Sector Reforms and finalization of the M&E framework.

The Public Sector Reforms and Performance Contracting now invites interested eligible consultancy firms to indicate their interest in providing the above services. Interested eligible consultancy firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the service including: the firm's profile; experience in similar assignments with appropriate references; experience in similar conditions; availability of appropriate skills among staff and any other relevant information.

Expressions of Interest clearly marked "Expression of Interest for Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Training and Finalization of M & E Framework" should be delivered to the address below or be deposited in the Tender Box on 16th Floor, K.I.C.C. or be e-mailed to jmwangi @ psrpc.go.ke not later than Friday, 10th March 2009 at 5 p.m.

Late submissions will not be accepted irrespective of the circumstances. A consultancy firm will be selected in accordance with the World Bank guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers.

Interested consultancy firms may obtain clarifications, if any, from Director Programme Management Division at the address given here below from 0800 hours to 1700 hours local time from Mondays to Fridays excluding public holidays.

THE PERMANENT SECRETARY,
PUBLIC SECTOR REFORMS AND PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING,
K.I.C.C. 11TH FLOOR,
P.O. BOX30050-00100
NAIROBI. KENYA.
Tel. +254-20-2227411 Ext 22180
Fax. +254-20-343151