Republic of Kenya
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Local Government
Request for Expression of Interest
National Urban Development Policy (NUDP)
Consulting Services for Preparation of a National Urban Development Policy for Kenya
Sida Contribution No. 31000342
Background: The Government of the Republic of Kenya has applied for financing from Sweden to support the development of a National Urban Development Policy.
The Government of Kenya through the Office of The Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Local Government, with support from Sweden through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) has embarked on the preparation of a National Urban Development Policy (NUDP).
The broad objectives of the National Urban Development Policy (NUDP) are directed at facilitating and enhancing the role and contributions of urban centers in national socio-economic development. This policy framework is envisaged to play an important role in preparing us for negotiations with urban stakeholders and would be built around the key and immediate needs of all people in urban areas.
The Policy is envisaged to strengthen the governance, development planning, urban investments, and delivery of infrastructure services. Finally the policy will also substantially contribute towards poverty reduction, economic growth and faster realization of Kenya’s Vision 2030.
A Concept Paper for the Development of a National Urban Development Policy was finalized and officially launched in February 2009 by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Local Government.
Scope of consultancy services:
The consultant will
(i) assist in developing the framework for the overall policy preparation including outlining all salient issues, factors and, inputs that are necessary to guide the process of the National Urban development Policy formulation; this should be done with reference to the concept paper; the preparation of an indicative financial and implementation work plan and elaborate the policy design framework,
(ii) review and recommend effective implementation management for the NUDP process, and
(iii) support the program to prepare and coordinate all stakeholder presentations, workshops, and prepare reports for the same, through the provision of one (1) international long-term consultant (16 months), one (1) local long-term consultant (16 months), and a pool of international and local short-term consultant (20 weeks).
The duration of the assignment is expected to be 16 working months (long-term consultants) within a period of up to 18 months.
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Local Government (ODPM & MoLG) 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 “GUIDELINES: SELECTION AND EMPLOYMENT OF CONSULTANTS BY WORLD BANK BORROWERS” published by the World Bank in May 2004 and revised in October 2006, and subject to Sida’s no-objection at key stages of the procurement process.
Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below from 09.00 – 13.00 and 14.00 – 17.00 (local time) every working day (except holidays and weekend time).
Contact:
The Coordinator for NUDP
Office of Deputy Prime Minister & Ministry of Local Government
Physical Address: Cianda House, Koinange Street
Postal Address: P.O. Box 30004 – 00100, Nairobi
Telephone: +254-2340972
Fax: +254-2340240
Expressions of interest must be delivered, in one (1) original and five (5) copies to Tender Box located on 10th Floor Cianda House, Koinange Street on or before 28th May, 2010 at 12.00 noon.
Head, Supply Chain Management
For: Permanent Secretary
Dated 30th April, 2010
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Consulting Services for Preparation of a National Urban Development Policy for Kenya
