The East African Community Invitation for Pre-Qualification of Various Consultancies

The East African Community
East Africa Trade And Transport Facilitation Project

Invitation for Pre-Qualification of Various Consultancies

This Invitation for pre-qualification follows the General Procurement Notice for this project that appeared in Development Business Issue No. 694 of 16th January 2007.

The East African Community (EAC) has received a grant from the African Development Fund (African Development Bank Group) towards the costs of regional activities under the East Africa Trade and Transport Facilitation Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds of the grant for eligible payments under the contract for the following consultancy services:

1. DEVELOPMENT OF AN EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY CUSTOMS COMMUNICATION AND AWARENESS STRATEGY
2. DESIGN OF EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY CUSTOMS MONITORING AND EVALUATION SYSTEM

1. DEVELOPMENT OF EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY CUSTOMS COMMUNICATION AND AWARENESS STRATEGY

The objective of this consultancy is to develop an East African Community Customs Communication and awareness strategy and to contact an awareness of the East African Customs Union to;

(i) increase the visibility, profile, knowledge and effectiveness of the EAC Customs Union in the integration process of the EAC.

(ii) develop a mechanism for constructive dialogue between stakeholders, promote active public debate and analysis of the Customs Union and related issues, thereby providing an effective means of feedback to policymakers in respect to the understanding and effect of the Customs Union on the citizenry and economies of the EAC.

(iii) highlight the roles played by Governments, the private sector, development partners and other stakeholders in the implementation of the EAC Customs Union,

(iv) Sensitise and disseminate information on Customs Union and its benefit to Stakeholders

(v) Map out a sustainable communication strategy for customs union

The EAC intends to pre-qualify consulting firms for the provision of the required services.

Pre-qualification is open to firms and voluntarily formed joint ventures from eligible source countries, in accordance with the African Development Bank Rules of Procedure for the Use of Consultants.

Minimum requirements for qualification are set forth in the pre-qualification document.

Eligible applicants may download the pre-qualification document titled "Prequalification Document East African Community Customs Communication and awareness Strategy" from the EAC website at www.eac.int. under the link"tender"

2. EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY CUSTOMS MONITORING AND EVALUATION

The overall objective of the consultancy is to design an M&E system that will enable the Secretariat and stakeholders to identify areas requiring strategic interventions and to monitor implementation of the Customs Union. It is expected that the results of the consultancy shall lead to:

a) Identification of areas for improvement and strengthening in the course of implementing the Customs Union

b) Development of instruments for continuous assessment of customs Union implementation

c) More effective and efficient implementation of the Customs Union.

d) Development of a Legal and institutional framework for consolidation of the Customs Union and the creation of a single customs territory.

The EAC intends to pre-qualify consulting firms for the provision of the required services. Pre-qualification is open to firms and voluntarily formed joint ventures from eligible source countries, in accordance with the African Development Bank Rules of Procedure for the Use of Consultants.

Minimum requirements for qualification are set forth in the pre-qualification document. Eligible applicants may download the pre-qualification document titled "Prequalification Document for East African Community Customs monitoring and evaluation mechanism"
from the EAC website at www.eac.int. under the link "Tender"

Submissions of applications for Pre-qualification must be received in sealed envelopes delivered by hand or registered mail at the address below not later than 18th May 2009. The envelopes shall be clearly marked as application to the respective consultancy. Applicants will be advised in due course of the result of their applications.

Only firms and joint ventures pre-qualified under this procedure will be invited to submit proposals.

The applications for pre-qualification should be addressed accompanied with a non-refundable fee of USD 50 in Banker's Cheque. The Cheque should be drawn to East African Community Secretariat and the bid should be addressed to:

The Secretary Tender Committee,
East African Community,
5th Floor, AICC Building,
P.O. Box 1096, Arusha, Tanzania.

Telegraphic, fax, and e-mail submissions will not be accepted.

To download the Request for Proposal Document you can visit EAC Website www.eac.int - link "Tender" or contact us on +255 27 250 4253/8 or through e-mail: eac@eachq.org. Any changes or modifications will be communicated on the Website

Request for Expression of Interest: Consultancy Services for Monitoring and Evaluation

Small-scale Horticulture Development Project (SHDP)

Tender MoA/SHDP.T/005/08-09

1. This request for expression of interest follows the General Procurement Notice (GPN) for this project that appeared in the Development Business, Issue No. 728 of 15th June 2008.

2.   The Government of the Republic of Kenya has received from the African Development Fund (ADF) a loan of DA 17.00 million and intends to apply part of the proceeds of these finances to cover eligible payments under the contract for the provision of consultancy services for the SHDP

3.   The service of the Consultant is required for designing a participatory monitoring and evaluation system, installation of a suitable M&E software and train users on its operation, outlinining a feasible impact assessment approach to supplement the M&E system, recommending suitable professional M&E training and drawing of ToRs to carry out special studies/surveys as required.

4.   Objectives of the project are to increase household incomes of small-holder horticultural producers through increased production of horticultural products and enhanced marketing. To achieve these objectives, the project will focus on the following components of which the consultancy services will be applied:-

Irrigation and Infrastructure Development Component Farmer Support Programme: with 2 sub-components (i) Horticultural Production and Marketing and (ii)Financial Services Support Project Coordination.

The project will be implemented over 6 years with the first irrigated blocks coming on stream rn year 2 and the bulk of the construction work being finished by year 4.

5.   Project therefore invites eligible consultants to express their interest by submitting to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture a statement of capability and experience relevant to the upcoming assignment.

6.   Only shortlisted consultants will be contacted and request for proposal (RFP) sent. The selection of a firm or consortium of firms will be done in accordance with the African Development Bank's Rules of Procedure for the Use of Consultants.

7.   Expression of Interest documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE SHOP should be deposited in the Ministry of Agriculture Tender Box, situated at the Ground Floor, Kilimo House or sent to the address below:-

Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Agriculture

Kilimo House, Cathedral Road

P. 0. Box 30028-00100

NAIROBI 

Email: psagriculture @ kilimo.go.ke

8.   Deadline for submission of expression of interest is Friday March 27, 2009 at 1100 hrs local time.

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