DN Advertiser (DNA) Prequalification of Associate Consultants

The DN Advertiser (DNA) hereby invites applications from interested and competent firms or individuals for pre-qualification of Associate Consultants to be included in the DNA’s Suppliers’ list for provision of the consultancy services listed hereunder.

1) Financial Institution Consultants & Trainers
 

Ref: DNA/FICT/2012
 

Required: 

Consultants and trainers with more than 5 years experience working with both bank and non-bank financial
institutions as well as development finance institutions. 

Key areas include: Lending, product development, trade finance, treasury, operations and ICT. Ideal candidate will have experience working in various countries across Africa and beyond.

2) SME Consultants & Trainers
 

Ref: DNA/SMECT/2012
 

Required: Consultants and trainers involved in SME development with more than 5 years experience covering are as such as business development support services and fundraising for SMEs. 

Ideal candidate would have experience working across Eastern Africa.

3) General Management Consultants
 

Ref: DNA/GMC/2012
 

Required: Consultants with more than 7 years solid experience in general management consulting working across various sectors and covering (but not limited to) the broad areas of strategy, human resource planning, operations and ICT. 

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IRA Request For Proposals - Re-Advertisement

Insurance Regulatory Authority
 

Request For Proposals - Re-Advertisement
 

The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) is a statutory Government agency established under the Insurance Act (Amendment 2006) Cap 487 of the Laws of Kenya to regulate, supervise and develop the insurance industry in Kenya.
 

To improve the service delivery to the stakeholders, IRA invites Proposals from eligible firms for the
provision of the following services.

Tender No: IRA/113/2011-2012

Description: Development of Strategic Plan

Closing Date: 3rd July 2012 at 11:00 a.m

Bid Price: Kshs.1,000.00

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Cordaid External Evaluation of Drought Risk Reduction Programme 3

Invitation for Bids for the External Evaluation of Drought Risk Reduction Programme 3

Ethiopia, Kenya

ECHO/-HF/BUD/2010/01013

Cordaid is implementing a Regional Drought Risk Reduction Programme financed by ECHO and Cordaid in Kenya (Marsabit, Moyale and Samburu districts) and in Southern Ethiopia (Borana and Gujji zones)

The programme is coming to an end on 31st December 2011 and an external evaluation is planned.

Cordaid hereby invites interested and competent firms/companies to bid for this task.

The terms of reference and other related materials can be collected from Cordaid offices in Nairobi from 10th November 2011 upon payment of a non refundable fee of Kenya shillings 2,000.

Deadline for submission of bids is 21st November 2011 at 12.00 p.m. Bidders and/or their representatives are invited for bid opening on 21st November 2011 at 12.00 p.m.

All bids are to be submitted in hard copy at our Nairobi office during official working hours (8.00 a.m – 5.00 p.m)
“CORDAID DRRP3 EVALUATION BID”

Cordaid Field Office
New Rehema House 5th floor
Rhapta Road, Westlands
P O Box 40278-00100, Nairobi
Tel. +254 (0) 20 4449098

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KNBS Development and Implementation of the Kenya Police Integrated Crime Management System

Expression of Interest

EOI NO KNBS/STATCAP 005/11-12

Development and Implementation of the Kenya Police Integrated Crime Management System

The Government of Kenya has received a credit from the World Bank toward the cost of developing the National Statistical System (NSS) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Consultant Services for Kenya Police Service.

The purpose of the consultancy is to improve data management and dissemination in the Kenya Police Service by developing a system that will capture real time data from County to National level, reduce duplication of duties, reduce work load and be user friendly.

The system should be simple in design and implementation requiring very low system resources and working in almost all configurations.

The consultant is expected to remedy deficiencies in data management in the department by introducing modern data management practices. The consultant will come up with two levels of data management systems – one to cater for data for internal use, and the other to cater for data to be disseminated to the public while adhering to confidentiality requirements.

Specifically, the consultant will be expected to come up with:-

• A centralized integrated, web-based data management system for Police Service, separating data for internal use and data for public dissemination.
• Warehousing of data that allows easy updating and reduces risks.
• Accessibility to data from various sources electronically to eliminate manual entry.

The database system should have the following features:-

i) Multi-frequency and ability to record and store daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual data.

ii) Be compatible with computer systems for both internal and external sources of data.

iii) Be capable of generating various reports as required;

iv) Be able to generate data in formats which are compatible with various spreadsheet and econometric software e.g. Excel, Eviews and PcGive.

v) Provide report writing tools that make it easy to define new reports and customise existing reports.

vi) High degree of parameterisation and scalablity to allow easy customisation of the system to meet KEPOCRIMS current and future requirements.

vii) Ability to automatically schedule data imports and exports to occur based on defined criteria such as, for example, time of the day and day of the week.

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.).

Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications.

A consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (current edition).

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours 09.00 to 16.30 hours

Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 23rd November, 2011 at 10.00 am.

The Project Manager,
National Statistical System Project
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
Attention: Procurement Manager
Herufi House, Room 226
LT. Tumbo Avenue
Nairobi, Kenya.

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Consultancy Services on Financial Inclusion Data Gap Analysis for the Central Bank of Kenya

 
International Competitive Bid
For Expression of Interest (EOI) on Consultancy Services on Financial Inclusion Data Gap Analysis for the Central Bank of Kenya

Tender Ref. No. CBK/26/2011/2012
Closing Date: Tuesday, 29th November 2011 At 10.30 A.M.

Expression of Interest
Central Bank of Kenya intends to undertake a study on financial inclusion in Kenya with an objective to leapfrog access to financial services and ultimately reduce poverty. The study is to be carried out in three phases, namely;

Phase I: Carrying out a comprehensive gap analysis on the existing supply and demand side 
datasets to draw insights and conclusions about the status, levels and trends of financial inclusion in Kenya.
Phase II: Based on the gaps established in (i) above and leveraging on the findings of the above, carrying out a supplementary diagnostic study on the status of financial inclusion in Kenya.
Phase III: Conducting Regulatory Impact Assessments (RIAS) to systematically evaluate the performance and adequacy of existing laws, regulations and guidelines.

The Bank is, therefore, inviting Expression of Interest (EOI) from a professional consultant/service provider or consortium of service providers with practical experience to undertake Phase 1 of the study.

Some of the tasks the consultant will be required to undertake are summarised as follows:
a. To assess existing data to establish the status, level and trends of financial inclusion in Kenya, highlighting the fundamental information gaps.
b. To establish the extent of the need to carry out additional data collection exercises based on the extent of the information gaps and additional data needed to make sound policy decisions.
c. To recommend modalities on how best to carry out an appropriate and cost effective diagnostic study on the status of financial inclusion in Kenya.
Interested parties should collect Expression of Interest (bid documents) from the Bank upon payment of non-refundable fee of KShs.2, 000.00

Applicants should submit their document duly sealed and addressed to:
Director
Department of Estates, Supplies & Transport
P. O. Box 60000 – 00200
Nairobi
so as to reach on or before 29th November 2011 at 10.30 a.m. at the Presentation room on 6th floor of Central Bank of Kenya Headquarters Building or deposited in the Bank’s Tender Box so as to be received on or before 29th November 2011 at 10.30 a.m.
Director,
Department of Estate, Supplies & Transport

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Call for Expression of Interest to Train Forest – Adjacent Community and Minority Groups

Call for Expression of Interest to Train Forest-Adjacent Community and Minority Groups on Ecotourism Development

Tender No. KFS/MMMB/02/2011-2012

The Government of Finland (GoF )and the Government of Kenya (GoK) are executing the Implementation Phase of “Miti Mingi Maisha Bora (MMMB) – Support to Forest Sector Reform” Programme.

The programme’s overall objective is “a reduction in poverty through ensuring that the forest sector contributes effectively and sustainably to improving the lives of the poor, restoring the environment and aiding the economic recovery and growth of Kenya within the context of Vision 2030”.

Under MMMB Programme, Kenya Forest Service (KFS) now invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) or Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to carry out work as indicated below. The work period is one (1) month (subject to extension).

MMMB intends to support selected forest-adjacent community and minority groups through out-sourcing arrangements to an NGO or CSO. The successful NGO/CSO will train representatives of community and minority groups to enable their groups to participate effectively in ecotourism activities both within and outside gazetted forests. The training shall cover issues of ecotourism product development, management, marketing, resource mobilization among others.

KFS now invites eligible and qualified NGOs and CSOs to express their interest to provide the above mentioned consultancy services. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:

i. Provide statutory registration documents i.e. copies of PIN, VAT Reg., Cert. of Incorporation/Reg., tax clearance certificate, physical address and telephone contact.

ii. Demonstrate financial and organizational strengths by attaching audited accounts for the past three years.

iii. Provide a detailed organization profile.

iv. Provide names and detailed CVs of key staff expected to undertake the assignment giving their qualifications.

v. Demonstrate capacity to support the trained groups after the training.

Interested and eligible firms may contact the Head Supply Chain Management, Kenya Forest Service for any clarification on the EOI.

Expression of interest must be delivered to the address below on or before 12.noon on 30th November 2011 clearly marked, “TENDER No. “KFS/MMMB/02/2011-2012; “EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO TRAIN FOREST-ADJACENT COMMUNITY AND MINORITY GROUPS ON ECOTOURISM DEVELOPMENT” Do not open before 12.00 noon on 30th November 2011.

Completed interest documents should be addressed to:

Director
Kenya Forest Service
P.O. Box 30513 – 00100
Nairobi

Or be deposited in the tender box located at the ground floor reception area Kenya Forest Service Headquarters, off Kiambu Road on or before 30th November 2011 at 12.noon. Late interests shall not be accepted. Expression of interest documents shall be opened immediately thereafter in the main boardroom in the presence of bidders who may choose to attend.

Kenya Forest Service reserves the right to accept or reject any or all the EOIs and is not bound to give reasons thereof.

D. K. Mbugua
Director

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HELB Research Consultancy Services Job in Kenya

Higher Education Loans Board

Expression of Interest

EOI Ref: HELB/EOI/05/2011 – 2012

Provision of Research Consultancy Services (Re-Advertisement)

The Higher Education Loans Board is a state corporation whose mandate is to source for funds and provide loans, scholarships and bursaries to Kenyans studying in recognized institutions of higher learning.

HELB intends to engage reputable consultants to carry out a research and provide advisory services in the SUSTAINABILITY AND GROWTH OF THE HELB REVOLVING FUND.

HELB wishes to invite interested eligible bidders with relevant experiences to submit their Expression of Interest for the provision of this service.

Interested individuals, firms or research institutions will be evaluated on their ability to demonstrate the following:

• At least five years experience in research.
• Experience in the field of higher education financing.
• Experience in the fields of finance and retail banking.
• Research experience in the field of higher education.

Interested individuals, firms or research institutions should provide detailed CV’s and a company profile where applicable demonstrating their technical competence to undertake the assignment.

The Expression of Interest enclosed in a plain sealed envelope clearly marked HELB/EOI/05/2011 – 2012: PROVISION OF RESEARCH CONSULTANCY SERVICES should be deposited in the Tender Box at Anniversary Towers, 19th floor along University Way or sent by post to:-

The Board Secretary/C.E.O,
Higher Education Loans Board,
P. O. Box 69489 – 00400
Nairobi

so as to be received on or before Thursday 24th November 2011 at 11.00 a.m.

The EOI’s will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the bidders representatives who choose to attend at 11.15 a.m. at the main Boardroom on 19th floor, Anniversary Towers, University Way.

Only short listed firms, individuals or Research Institutions who meet the requirements stated above shall be invited to submit their proposals.

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