Youth Enterprise Development Fund Expressions of Interest for the Provision of Business Development Services

The Youth Enterprise Development Fund Board was established as a State Corporation on 11th May 2007 to address the Economic Empowerment of the youth through Enterprise Development and Strategic Partnerships.

Some of the key mandates of the Fund's Board include:

• To provide Business Development Services to youth enterprises at the constituency level
• Support Youth enterprises to develop linkages with large enterprises
  
• To facilitate marketing of products and services for youth enterprises locally and internationally.

The above initiatives are in line with the Board's mission of increasing economic opportunities for, and participation by Kenyan youth in their self empowerment.

In order to achieve its objectives, the Board wishes to invite expressions of Interests from organizations and/or individual consultants that meet the following qualifications;

• Demonstrable Entrepreneurial Experience: Ability to disseminate entrepreneurial concepts from a practical point of view. This will call for a comprehensive understanding of today's business environment, and the factors affecting business performance across sectors,
  
• Exposure to and participation in economic development programs among the Youth in Kenya especially in partnership with government agencies
  
• Ability to identify new and develop existing business and market opportunities with a high potential to increase the rate of employment among the Kenya Youth
• Ability to initiate and sustain strategic partnerships while implementing programs
  
• Exposure and appreciation of quality control and value addition as key components of production across sectors - in order to increase the competitiveness of the goods and services produced by the Youth owned enterprises
• Integration and Development of ICT in the provision of Business Development Services aimed at increasing efficiency and profitability among the Youth owned enterprises,
  
• Result oriented service providers with proven ability to provide a range of business development services

In addition:

• The provider must be a reputable Kenyan organization/consultants with valid identification and relevant compliance documents
• Must enclose their profile clearly indicating services offered and area(s) of specialization if any, with emphasis on the relevant experience obtained to date.
• List of clients served, including their contact details as per the format hereunder
  

Client Name
Nature of services offered
Clients Contacts

• All applicants must indicate the geographical areas covered

Interested organizations/individual consultants should submit their applications in plain sealed envelopes clearly labeled "expression of interest for provision of business development services" and addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer,
Youth Enterprise Development Fund Board,
8th Floor, National Bank Building, Harambee Avenue,
P.O. Box 48610-00100,
NAIROBI.

So as to reach the board not later than 03rd April 2009.

Ministry of Water and Irrigation Kenya Natural Resources Management Project Expression of Interest

Ministry of Water and Irrigation
Kenya Natural Resources Management Project

Re: Advertisement Request For Expression Of Interest (EOI) Consultancy Services For Baseline Survey REF: EOI/NRM/MOW/02/2008-2009, Credit No. 4277-KE, Project ID No. P095050

Background

The Government of Kenya has received financial credit from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the implementation of the Kenya Natural Resource Management Project (KNRMP). It is intended that part of the proceeds of this credit will be applied to eligible payments under the contracts for provision of consultancy services on Baseline survey.

The project is being implemented by three institutions: the Water Resources Management Authority (WRMA), the National Irrigation Board (NIB) and the Kenya Forest Service (KFS). The project has adopted a results-based implementation approach that entails monitoring the implementation of activities in various components and linking these with the outcome indicators and project development objective.

This requires reliable baseline information that will help measure the progress and impact of the project with regards to natural resource health, livelihoods improvement and community participation in natural resources management. The Ministry of Water and Irrigation now invites eligible consultants to express their interests in providing services for baseline survey.

Objective

The objective of the survey is to determine the current status of communities in the intervention areas of Upper Tana and Lower Nzoia catchments respectively to:

• Provide data and information on the relevant project outcome indicators
• Increase ability to assess the management and livelihood status impact of the NRM project and
• Improve the quality and effectiveness of project implementation

Scope of services

The scope of the services to be provided include assessment of socio-economic and other factors relevant- to enhancing sustainable management of water and forest resources and establish baseline information that can be used for monitoring and evaluating changes in resource health and livelihood status over time.

Terms of reference

The highlights of terms of reference for consultancy covering three thematic areas are:
Water Resources Management

• Assess the socio-economic status of the communities
• Assess the communities' current land management practices and identify those contributing to sustainable land conservation and management
• Assess the agro-economic benefits of improved land use practices as well as associated costs (increased operational costs, labour time, etc.) and identify possible obstacles for the smooth introduction of the practices Irrigation
• Conduct baseline survey on the participatory irrigation management (PIM) to understand the present status of existing user groups
• Assess the socio-economic status of the communities in the existing and new irrigation schemes including out-grower schemes
• Compare status of head, mid and tail end farmers in the survey irrigation schemes and identify issues with each category of farmers Forestry
• Assess the socio-economic status of the forest adjacent communities
• Assess the land use practices within the surrounding of forest areas and activities that directly or indirectly affect forest conservation and management
• Assess the forest adjacent communities' sustainable forest management opportunities and constraints

The Ministry of Water and Irrigation (the client) now invites eligible consulting firms to forward their Expressions of Interest (EOI) in providing these services. Interested consulting firms must provide relevant information and demonstrate;

1. Experience in conducting field level baseline surveys;
2. Experience on qualitative and quantitative research
3. Experience in spatial data systems (CIS, GPS and remote sensing);
4. Knowledge and understanding of project implementation and management in a developing country context.

The consulting firm will be selected based on Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS). Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued to shortlisted firms.

Interested consultants may obtain further information 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 address below or deposited in the Tender Box situated in the Main entrance, Ground Floor, Ministry of Water and Irrigation, Maji House, Ngong Road so as to be received on or before 5rJ April, 2009 at 1200 hours Kenyan Local time. The expression of interest must be in plain sealed envelopes and clearly marked "REF: EOI/NRM/MOWI/02/2008-2009 - EOI FOR BASELINE SURVEY".

Consultants (Firms) who had applied earlier should either reaffirm their application or reapply.

Project Coordinator-NRM
For: Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Water and Irrigation, Maji House, Ngong Road
P.O Box 49720-00100 Nairobi, Tel: 020-2710925

Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology National Council for Science and Technology Research Clearance and Authorization

The National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) is a statutory institution of the Government of Kenya established by the Science and Technology Act. Cap. 250 of the Laws of Kenya.

It provides machinery for making available to the Government advice upon all matters relating to the scientific and technological activities, and for coordination of research and experimental development together with matters incidental and connected to science, technology and innovation.

The NCST wishes to notify the Public that the Research Clearance and Authorization
function of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology has been transferred to the NCST. This is envisaged to enhance Service Delivery to our esteemed clientele.

Research Clearance and Authorization Application Forms can be obtained from the address below or downloaded from the NCST's website: www.ncst.go.ke.

All correspondence should be addressed to:

The Executive Secretary,
National Council for Science and Technology
PO Box 30623-00100
UTALII HOUSE
9TH FLOOR
NAIROBI

TEL: 020-310571,2241349,221448
FAX: 020-2213215
E-MAIL: research @ ncst.go.ke
Website: www.ncst.go.ke]

PROF. SHAUKAT A. ABDULRAZAK, PhD, MBS
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

Request for Expression of Interest to Conduct Research and Compile Project and Sector Profiles in Line With Vision 2030

Kenya Investment Authority (Kenlnvest) is a statutory organization established by an Act of Parliament, the Investment Promotion Act, No. 6 of 2004. It is charged with the responsibility of promoting and facilitating investments and providing necessary assistance to both local and foreign investors.

Kenlnvest intends to commission consultants/consultancy firms to develop sector and project profiles and identify specific investment opportunities for the flagship sectors that have been given priority as key growth drivers in Vision 2030, namely:

KenInvest/008/08-09: Tourism

Kenlnvest/009/08-09: Increasing value addition in agriculture

Ken Invest/0 10/08-09: A better and more inclusive wholesale and retail trade sector

Kenlnvest/01 1/08-09: Manufacturing for the regional market

Kenlnvest/01 2/08-09: Business process outsourcing

Kenlnvest/01 3/08-09: Financial services

Kenlnvest/014/08-09: Energy

The process will involve: Carrying out a comprehensive review of information on the sectors, and potential investment projects; Consolidating project and sector profiles already developed by various organs of the Government; Carrying out comprehensive consultations with key stakeholders to collect information and data on the available and potential investment opportunities; Developing/updating sector profiles and highlighting potential projects; Packaging and profiling key projects on identified investment opportunities.

Qualifying research consultants are required to present a detailed proposal for the above tasks indicating technical and financial capacities, together with profiled experience in similar assignments. In assessing the proposal, consideration will be given to concise covering letter (Max 3 pages) and respective CV's indicating areas of technical competence with relevant experience to undertaking similar assignments in the last three (3) years.

Interested consultants may obtain further information and detailed Terms of Reference from Kenlnvest offices during working hours between 0900hrs to 1600hrs. The same can be downloaded from our website.The deadline for submission shall be on or before Monday 2nd February, 2009 at 10 hrs.

Submission should be in plain sealed envelopes clearly "REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO CONDUCT RESEARCH AND COMPILE PROJECT AND SECTOR PROFILES IN LINE WITH VISION 2030" indicating the item code that the applicant wishes to apply for addressed to:

The Managing Director Kenya Investment Authority (Kenlnvest)
Kenya Railways Headquarters Block 0, 3'" Floor, Workshop Road,
Off. Haile Selassie Avenue :
P.O. Box 55704- 00200 , Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: 020-2221401-4 Fax: 020-2243862

E-mail: info @ investmentkenya.com,

Website: www.investmentkenya.com

Completed expression of interest documents should be placed in our Tender Box located at our reception.

NB: Kenya Investment Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any application and is not bound to give reason for its decision.

Request for Proposal to Conduct Research And Compile Project and Sector Profiles in Line with Vision 2030

KenInvest
PROMOTING INVESTMENTS IN KENYA
KENYA INVESTMENT AUTHORITY

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO CONDUCT RESEARCH AND COMPILE PROJECT AND SECTOR PROFILES IN LINE WITH VISION 2030

Kenya Investment Authority (Kenlnvest) is a statutory organization established by an Act of Parliament, the Investment Promotion Act, No. 6 of 2004. It is charged with the responsibility of promoting and facilitating investments and providing necessary assistance to both local and foreign investors.

Kenlnvest intends to commission consultants/consultancy firms to develop sector and project profiles and identify specific investment opportunities for the flagship sectors that have been given priority as key growth drivers in Vision 2030. namely:

ITEM DESCRIPTION

• Tourism
• Increasing value addition in agriculture
• A better and more inclusive wholesale and retail trade sector
• Manufacturing for the regional market
• Business process outsourcing
• Financial services
• Energy

The process will involve:

• Carrying out a comprehensive review of information on the sectors, and potential investment projects;
  
• Consolidating project and sector profiles already developed by various organs of the Government;
  
• Carrying out comprehensive consultations with key stakeholders to collect information and data on the available and potential investment opportunities;
  
• Developing/updating sector profiles and highlighting potential projects;
  
• Packaging and profiling key projects on identified investment opportunities.

Qualifying research consultants are required to present a detailed proposal for the above tasks indicating technical and financial capacities, together with profiled experience in similar assignments.

In assessing the proposal, consideration will be given to concise covering letter (Max 3 pages) and respective CV's indicating areas of technical competence with relevant experience to undertaking similar assignments in the last three (3) years.

Interested consultants may obtain further information and detailed Terms of Reference from Kenlnvest offices during working hours upon payment of a non refundable fee of KShs 2,000 for each item.

The deadline for submission shall be on or before Wednesday 28th January, 2009 at 10.00 a.m. Submission should be in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked 'REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO CONDUCT RESEARCH AND COMPILE PROJECT AND SECTOR PROFILES IN LINE WITH VISION 2030" indicating the item description that the applicant wishes to be prequalified for addressed to:

The Managing Director
Kenya Investment Authority (Kenlnvest)
Kenya Railways Headquarters Block 0, 3rd Floor, Workshop Road,
Off. Haille Selassie Avenue

P.O. Box 55704,00200-NAIROBI
Tel: 020-2221401-4, Fax:254020-2243862

Email: info @ investmentkenya.com www.investmentkenya.com

All tender documents will be opened immediately thereafter in the Boardroom. Tenderers or their representatives are free to attend.

NB: Kenya Investment Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any application and is not bound to give reason for its decision.

Request for Proposal to Provide Consultancy Services on the Development of an Investment Policy Framework for Key Sectors Identified Under Vision 2030

Ken Invest
INVESTMENTS IN KENYA
KENYA INVESTMENT AUTHORITY

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE CONSULTANCY SERVICES ON THE
DEVELOPMENT OF AN INVESTMENT POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR KEY SECTORS
IDENTIFIED UNDER VISION 2030

Kenya Investment Authority (Kenlnvest) is a statutory organization established by an Act of Parliament, the Investment Promotion Act, No. 6 of 2004. It is charged with the responsibility of promoting and facilitating investments and providing necessary assistance to both local and foreign investors.

Kenlnvest intends to commission a consultant/consultancy firms to develop a policy framework for investment, in the flagship sectors that have been given priority as key growth drivers in Vision 2030, namely:

ITEM DESCRIPTION

• Tourism
• Increased value addition in agriculture
• A better and more inclusive wholesale and retail trade sector
• Manufacturing for the regional market
• Business Process Outsourcing
• Financial services
• Energy

The process will entail:

• A sector/sub-sector situational analysis;
  
• An analysis of the policy framework for investment in the sectors, covering laws and regulations, and various policy initiatives undertaken previously;
  
• Identifying impediments to investment in the sectors and recommending appropriate reform measures to improve investment in the sectors;
  
• Carrying out an assessment of current incentives available and proposing a new regime of national, regional and/or sectoral incentive structure;
  
• Identifying succesful models used in other countries, to be used as benchmarks;
  
• Identifying the roles of key stakeholders who interface with investors in their day to day operations;
  
• Carrying out comprehensive consultations with key stakeholders to collect information/ data in refining the expected output;
  
• Aligning the proposed policy measures with other regional cooperation initiatives, to avoid inconsistency;
  
• Formulating a strategy for joint investment promotion campaigns by key stakeholders;
  
• Identifying key institutions dealing with each sector/sub-sector;
  
• Preparing an implementation schedule for identified reform measures.

Qualifying research consultants are required to present a detailed proposal for the above tasks indicating technical and financial capacities, together with profiled experience in similar assignments.

In assessing the proposal, consideration will be given to concise covering letter (Max 3 pages) and respective CV's indicating areas of technical competence with relevant experience to undertaking similar assignments in the last three (3) years.

Interested consultants may obtain further information and detailed Terms of Reference from Kenlnvest offices during working hours upon payment of a non refundable fee of KShs 2,000 per item. The deadline for submission shall be on or before Wednesday 28th January, 2009 at 10.00 a.m.

Submission should be in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked "REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL SECTORS IDENTIFIED UNDER VISION 2030" indicating the item descriptionlhat the applicant wishes to be prequalified for to:

Managing Director,
Kenya Investment Authority (Kenlnvest), Kenya Railways Headquarters, Block D, 3" Floor, Workshop Road, Off. Haille Selassie Avenue,
P.O. Box S5704, 00200 - NAIROBI. .
Tel: 020-2221401-4, FAX: 254-020-2243862
Email: info @ investmentkenya.com, www.investmentkenya.com

All tender documents will be opened immediately thereafter in the Boardroom.

Tenderers or their representatives are free to attend.

NB: Kenya Investment Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any application and ts not bound to give reason for its decision.