Expression of Interest to offer Consultancy Service to the Ministry of Water and Irrigation on development of Land Reclamation Policy.

Ministry of Water and Irrigation

1.   Background

The Ministry of Water and Irrigation has been implementing Sector reforms following the launch of the National Policy on Water Resources management and development in 1999 and the enactment of the Water Act 2002. The Ministry wishes to deepen these reforms to cover other sub-sectors of the Ministry that were not covered during Water Policy formulation and review.

Consequently the Ministry wishes to hire the services of a consultant or consultancy firm to guide in the process of formulation of a Land Reclamation policy.

2.   Objectives

The overall objective of the consultancy is to assist the department complete the Land Reclamation Policy and strategies for the sub-sector.

3.   Scope of work

• Review and align the draft Land reclamation policy document with related policies
  
• Develop an action plan to facilitate the finalization of the Land Reclamation policy and strategies
  
• Facilitate 3 stakeholders workshops geared towards development of a Land Reclamation policy and strategies.
  
• Prepare a refined draft policy document after the stakeholder workshops and present the results in PowerPoint to the steering committee.
  
• To advice /assist the steering committee in other related matters
  

4.   Approach

The consultant will be required to review existing relevant documents and make recommendations to a steering committee for the way forward in the formulation of an all inclusive and participatory policy development process.

The Consultant in consultation with the steering committee members will be responsible for drawing up the schedule of activities of the draft policy reviews, and organization of the whole process. 

The consultant will more specifically;-

• Analyze the challenges of land Reclamation on national development
  
• Analyze the challenges and impact of implementing the sub-sector activities and recommend institutional framework.
  
• Analyze the linkages and likely impact the Land Reclamation Policy may have on other sectors and on the environment
  
• Lead in at least 3 stakeholders consultative meetings /workshop Develop, refine and deliver a completed Land Reclamation policy draft document
  

5.   Timing

The consultant will be engaged on short term basis on an agreed action plan for a period not exceeding 40 days.

6.   Qualification and experience

The lead Consultant has a minimum of a Masters degree in a relevant field, be knowledgeable on land development and reclamation issues. Must have wide skills and experience in policy formulation, moderation in workshops and meetings. Be experienced in Land Reclamation and ASAL development as it relates to national development.

The expression of interest and availability to undertake the requested service at a short notice should include: a detailed CV of the Key consultants, time allocated details of previous experience for similar work and a financial proposal. This should be submitted in a plain sealed envelop clearly marked 'LRP formulation' to the: address below, so as to reach on or before 16th February 2009

Chief Procurement Officer 

Ministry of Water and Irrigation, 

P. 0. Box 49720-00100 

MAJI House, Ngong Rd 

NAIROBI