Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission [TJRC] Request for Services and Consultancy Proposals

The Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission [TJRC] is seeking proposals in the following categories:

1. Consultant Trainers
TJRC/06/2010-2010

    * The Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission is seeking proposals from professional consultants with minimum university degree and post graduate diploma in journalism or a university degree in communication;
    * at least 15 years experience in journalism and 3 years in training on truth seeking and criminal accountability, journalism and conflict;
    * socially responsible journalism and transformative media.
    * The consultants will be required to train journalists assigned to cover the TJRC process and independent correspondents over a 4 week period.

2. Media Monitoring
TJRC/007/2010-2011

    * Provide mass media monitoring of coverage of the Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission in electronic and print media at the national and community level.
    * Provide TJRC with daily coverage and monthly reports.

3. Perception Audit
TJRC/008/2010-2011

    * Provide independent analysis of stakeholder and public perception of the TJRC

4. Development of curricula for Civic Education

TJRC/009/2010-2010

To include:

    * A handbook for Civic Education
    * Curriculum for Civic Education
    * Manual for Civic Education

5. Provision of a small sized law firm/ individual advocate/consortium
TJRC/ 010/2010-2011

6. Special Support Services
TJRC/011/2010-2011

In the following categories;

    * Content development, design and production of child friendly information, education and communication (lEC)materials (Institutional or individual consultants) ;
    * Sign language interpretation services (Institutional or individual consultants);
    * Translation and production of Braille information, education and communication (IEC) materials (institutional consultants);
    * Professional Counseling Services (Institutional providers);
    * Simultaneous interpretation services and equipment (Institutional providers);
    * Outdoor chairs, tables and tents (Institutional providers);
    * Play therapy materials for children (institutional providers);

Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from the commission's website www.tjrckenya.org

A complete set of bidding documents may be obtained from TJRC offices at Delta House , ground floor, during official working hours.

Bidders may bid for one or more categories. Bid evaluation will be per category and contract will be awarded on category basis.

Duly completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes marked with the respective tender number and name should be deposited in the TJRC tender box located on the Ground Floor, Delta House Westlands on or before 18th January 2011 at 12.00 noon.

If posted, the tenders should be clearly marked :"DO NOT OPEN BEFORE 18th JANUARY 2011"and addressed to:

The Secretary
Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission
P.O Box 14641-00800
Nairobi.

Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend

Tenders received after the stated time and date will be returned to the bidders unopened.

Commission Secretary,
Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission

Uganda Parliamentary Commission – Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Scanning Station for the Parliamentary Library

Bid Notice for Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Scanning Station for the Parliamentary Library

Procurement Reference No: PT/S UPL S/OIB/1 0-11/00310

1. The Parliamentary Commission has allocated funds to be used for the acquisition of a Scanning Station for the Parliamentary Library.

2. The Parliamentary Commission invites sealed bids from eligible bidders to supply, deliver, install and Commission a Scanning Station for the Parliamentary Library.

3. Bidding will be conducted in accordance with the open International Bidding procedures contained in the Government of Uganda’s Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, 2003 and is open to all bidders from Uganda.

4. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from the Parliamentary Commission and inspect the bidding documents in room 215, 2nd floor, south wing between 9:00am and 4:00pm.

5. A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders on submission of a written application to room 215, 2nd floor, south wing and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Uganda shillings 30,000.

The method of payment will be through Diamond Trust Bank, Kampala Road, next to Western Union. Interested bidders are requested to pick bank advice forms from our cash office, room B24, basement floor, south wing. The document will be picked by the provider from room 215, 2nd floor, south wing. No liability will be accepted for loss or late delivery.

6. Bids must be delivered to room 215, 2nd floor, south wing at or before 3:00pm November 17, 2010. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security of UGX 1,500,000. Late bids shall be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend on November 17, 2010 at 2nd floor, south committee room at 3:10pm.

Clerk to Parliament
P. O. Box 7178,
Kampala

Tanzania Provision of Technical Assistance for Support to Community-Based Natural Resource Management and Promotion of Best Practices

The United Republic of Tanzania
Association of Local Authorities on Tanzania (ALAT)

Provision of Technical Assistance for Support to Community-Based Natural Resource Management and Promotion of Best Practices

Request for Expression of Interest (EOI)

The Association of Local Authorities of Tanzania (ALAT) is a membership organization that was established on 13 December 1 984 following the re-establishment of the local government system in Tanzania after its abolishment in 1972. ALAT has 133 members comprising of all urban and district councils in Tanzania Mainland.

The objectives of ALAT are to:

1. Foster smooth local government in Tanzania;
2. Maintain and further the interests, rights and values of local authorities in the country; and
3. Represent local authorities’ views at national and international fora.

The project ‘Securing Sustainability of LAMP Initiatives’ started in January 2008 and ended on 30 June 201 0. It was supported by the Embassy of Sweden and implemented in Babati, Kiteto, Simanjiro and Singida districts.

A key objective of the project was to strengthen and revitalize user groups within natural resource management with particular focus to the following four community-based natural resource institutions:

1. SULEDO forest in Kiteto District;
2. Burunge Wildlife Management Area in Babati District;
3. Latema Water User Association in Simanjiro District; and
4. Mwitija Water User Association in Singida District.

ALAT with the proposed support of the Embassy of Sweden plans to engage a single firm to provide technical assistance in building capacity to support the four communities to ensure sustainability of the natural resource institutions; create work plans on community-based natural resource management; disseminate best practices on natural resource management including those that were developed under LAMP.

ALAT now invites eligible consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing the services of a long-term Technical Advisor. Interested consuftants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services i.e., brochures, legal status (registration/incorporation, business licences), descriptions of similar assignments in the last 7 years (name of assignment, name and contact address of the client, value, period covered) experience in similar conditions, availability of professionally qualified personnel to provide the services of a long-term Technical Advisor on community-based natural resource management.

Short-term technical advisors will be engaged as needed.

This is not a request for proposals (RFP). After a review of the expressions of interest, a shortlist will be prepared and the shortlisted firms will be invited to submit their proposals through a letter of invitation induding specific terms of reference. A consulting firm will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the Public Procurement Act, 2004: Selection and employment of Consultants Regulation, 2005.

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours from 8:00 to 15:30 hours, Mondays to Fridays inclusive, except on public holidays.

The deadline for submission of Expressions of Interest is Wednesday, 14th October 2010 at 10.00 a.m. local time at the offices of ALAT, at the address below. Expressions of Interest submitted in writing and enclosed in plain sealed envelope will be opened in public and in the presence of firms’ representatives who choose to attend in the ALAT’s conference room, immediately after the deadline.

Expressions of Interest sent by post must be registered.

Envelopes containing the Expressions of Interest must be clearly marked “EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR PROVISION OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR SUPPORT TO COMMUNITY-BASED NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND PROMOTION OF BEST PRACTICES”.

Expressions of interest received late will not be considered.

The Secretary General
Association of Local Authorities of Tanzania (ALAT)
Block 19, Plot 75
2nd Floor, Uhuru/Lumumba Street
P.O. Box 7912, Dar es Salam, Tanzania
Tel: +255 222181183 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +255 222181183 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fax: +255222181178
E-Mail: alat_tz@yahoo.com

Uganda Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Industry (MTTI) Support to the Quality Infrastructure and Standards Programme

Invitation for Expressions of Interest for Support to the Quality Infrastructure and Standards Programme

MTTI/QUISP/SERVICE/10-11/00049.

The Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Industry (MTTI) has received funds from Sweden through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and intends to apply part of the proceeds of these funds towards the cost of Consulting Services in assistance to the Support to the Quality Infrastructure and Standards Programme (QUISP).

Background of the Assignment

Uganda is an agricultural dependent economy and derives much of her foreign earnings from export of mainly agricultural products. However, the Ugandan products continue to face stringent regulations and standards requirements on international markets.

Hence the need to ensure Uganda’s products, services and processes meet international requirements is increasingly becoming one of the key Government programmes, as standards and technical regulations continue to be fundamental elements in facilitating trade in domestic, regional and international markets.

Programme Objective

Government therefore, through MTTI is undertaking a comprehensive programme aimed at improving standards
of Uganda’s products. QUISP seeks to develop a market-driven, holistic and coordinated institutional quality and
standards framework for Uganda supporting trade, industry, health, safety, consumer protection and a sustainable
environment while at the same time promoting use of best practices in the production and service sectors.

Scope of Assignment

The selected consultancy firm will be required to provide a technical assistance team supporting MTTI in the
implementation of the programme. The team of technical experts will advise MTTI, covering the five programme
components :

(i) the Standards and Quality Policy and Strategy,

(ii) the legal and regulatory framework,

(iii) advise on the design of a coordination forum for all stakeholders in both public and private sectors,

(iv) capacity development of agencies involved in the quality and standards area, and

(v) awareness raising and implementation support

In addition, when appropriate, the consultancy firm will be required to support MTTI on tasks relating to planning,
monitoring and evaluation as well as reporting on the implementation of the programme components.

Interested eligible consuitancy firms may obtain further information from Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Industry
at the address given below, from 9:00am to 5:00pm local time.

The Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Industry now invites suitably qualified Consultancy Firms to submit scaled expressions of interest for Consulting Services in assistance to the Support to the Quality Infrastructure and Standards
Programme (QUISP)]. Interested consultancy firms 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.). Consultancy firms may associate or form joint ventures to enhance their
qualifications.

Exprcssions of interest will be evaluated in accordance with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act,
2003 of the Government of Uganda. Expressions of interest are open to all eligible consultancy firms.

Interested eligible consultancy firms may submit expressions of interest, consisting of one

(1) original and five (5) copies plus one soft copy on CD, to Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Industry, including (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.).

Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below at or before 4:30pm, on 28th October.

Late submissions shall be rejected.

Programme Manager,
Programme Manager Unit-QUISP,
Ministry of Tourism, Trade & Industry
Farmers House, Parliamentary Avenue, 3rd Floor, Room 318
Kampala-Uganda,
Tel: (256)414 314255 or 314289 or 233805
E-mail: quisp@mtti.go.ug with copy to:
dkamweya@mtti.go.ug

Christ is the Answer Ministries Request for Proposal – Sound Consultancy

Background Information

Christ Is the Answer Ministries (CITAM) formerly known as Nairobi Pentecostal Church was established in 1959. In
2003 Nairobi Pentecostal Church (NPC) changed its name to Christ is the Answer Ministries (CITAM) and registered
as an autonomous independent entity under the Societies Act of Kenya.

Christ is the Answer Ministries currently oversees eight church assemblies namely; Valley Road, Woodley, Karen Parklands, Ngong, Kisumu, Buruburu, and Thika Road, as well as several Ministry Units/Institutions, namely Hope FM (Radio), 4 academic institutions, NPC Children’s centre in Kiserian and a catering unit.

1. Assignment Overview

Good Sound is one of the vital aspects of the CITAM assemblies and HOPE FM. Often the ministry has experienced  challenges in offering quality sound during the Sunday services and other functions. The CITAM Leadership has therefore recommended the hiring of a consultant to provide an in-depth analysis to the causes of the production of
unsatisfactory sound, with a view of finding lasting solutions.

2. Terms of Reference for the Consultant(s)

The consultant will:-

• Carry out an electro acoustic survey in all assemblies
• Audit the existing sound equipment and give current status and suitability
• Audit the storage and archiving system
• Advise on integration of a sound and video equipment
• Conduct skill and training analysis for capacity building
• Establish a suitable standardization structure for the equipment across all CITAM assemblies
• Develop a standard procurement procedure and technical specification for all equipment
• Assess existing network infrastructure with a view of making future provisions/upgrades
• Advise on quality, recording, archiving and storage
• Explore WAN real-time traffic deployment at the various assemblies
• Recommend on how the sound system and the auxiliary equipment (keyboards, drums, guitars etc) should be integrated
• Recommend a cost effective multi phased implementation matrix
• Networking of voice, data and video services in the LAN and WAN routing topologies including devices that facilitate server, Internet, remote access links and other configurations.
• Any other relevant technological inputs that will enhance the spread of the Gospel.

4. Evaluation Criteria:

The consultants will be evaluated on the following parameters:-

• Fulfill all legal requirements including but not limited to Certificate of Registration, Tax Compliance, Physical Address, PIN No, Directorship etc.
• Demonstrate technical abilities/competence through citations and qualifications of its members of technical staff. A list of referees will also be a requirement.
• Ability to carry out a comprehensive assessment of current audio and visual infrastructure and make recommendations.
• Innovativeness
• Competent on general ICT environments. This will include multi-platform networking of Audio, data and Video (Linux, sun, windows environments), Video conferencing, production and rendering.
• Ability to carry out sufficient training for media crew
• Ability by the stipulated terms of reference
• Listing of other clients where similar assignment was carried out.

Proposals should be delivered in plain sealed envelope clearly marked:

Provision of sound consultancy services; and be addressed t o:

Minister for Administration
Christ is The Answer Ministries
Diani Road off Ole Odume Road
P.o Box 42254 00100 Nairobi
Tel: 3864657/8 Fax 3864659

To be received on or before October 1st, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.

Late submissions will be returned unopened. CITAM is not bound to accept any tender or give reasons for its decision.

Disclosure and Disclaimer

CITAM in its sole discretion, may withdraw this Request for Proposal before or after receiving submissions, may accept or reject any or all submissions, and may waive any irregularities if CITAM deems it appropriate and in its
best interest. CITAM shall determine the responsiveness and acceptability of any proposal submitted.

Kinetic Controls Engineering and Technician Jobs

1. Electrical/Mechanical/AC maintenance Tech Supervisors for large Data centers (Ref: DCS)

2. Tender Costing and Estimations Engineers (Ref: TCE)

3. Generator engine maintenance Technicians (Ref: GMT)

Mandatory Requirements

• HND Electrical Eng.
• Adequate computing skills
• A valid drivers licence

Experience above 6 years in all.

Apply to: jobs@kineticontrols.com with CV and quote reference above.

HACO Industries Kenya Development & Implementation of a Technical Training and Skills Development Programme

Expression of Interest (EOI)

Development & Implementation of a Technical Training and Skills Development Programme

The Company

HACO Industries runs a modern plastic manufacturing (Injection Molding & Blow Molding) plant and Home & Personal Care Manufacturing Plant in its facility situated at Kasarani area in Nairobi.

As part of its Human capital development initiative, HACO would like to partner with a reputable Technical Training Finn to develop and implement a technical skills development and improvement programme for its technical staff in the fields of:-

1. Mechanical engineering specifically pneumatic and hydraulic systems;
2. Electrical engineering light and heavy current and;
3. Electronics engineering.

The Scope

The scope of work entails the following:-

1. To carry out an assessment of the current skills levels in the aforementioned fields and identify gaps.
2. To develop training programs in-house and off site for development and improvement of the skills gap identified.
3. Carry out periodic evaluations to assess the impact of the training offered.
4. Prepare progress reports on the training to HACO management.
5. Prepare statements of results and progress of each trainee.
6. Conduct project meetings on site to inform management of progress, identify problems and agree on corrective actions.

Requirements

• Company profile and proof of legal existence.
• CV’s of the key resource persons to offer the technical training.
• Evidence of relevant experience with reference to at least three similar or related technical training programmes offered previously within East Africa region.
• A site visit and survey.
• Must be registered with the Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT)
• Any additional and relevant information.

Interested bidders are requested to submit their technical proposals and financial bids in separate sealed
envelopes dropped in our tender box, addressed to:-

The Supply Chain Director,
HACO Industries Kenya Limited,
P. O. Box 43903 00100
Nairobi

The closing date for offers is 28th day of September 2010.

HACO Industries reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and is not bound to give any reasons thereof.

County Council of Bungoma Request for Expression of Interest for Lead Consultancy Architect

County Council of Bungoma intends to construct an office block of approximately 1500m2 and would like to engage the services of a lead architectural consultant.

County Council of Bungoma now invites eligible consultancy firms to express their interest in providing an architectural proposal of the above works.

Interested consultants MUST provide all information below, clearly indicating the services to be provided.

• Company Profile with details of the Firms capability of executing works of similar nature and magnitude
• Audited financial statements for the last three (3) years C)    Proof of registration with relevant professional bodies
• Certified PIN, VAT, and Tax compliance certificates
• Certificate of Firm registration
• Details of Ownership / directorship with respective shareholding and details of citizenship
• Physical location of the firm and address
• Letter of reference for satisfactorily completed projects for the last 10 years from at least three (3) clients
• Litigation history
• Details of at least two (2) key personnel and their academic, professional and work experience (attach copies of their curriculum vitae)

Expression of interest documents should be submitted in plain sealed envelopes (in one original and one copy) marked
“EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR LEAD CONSULTANCY ARCHITECTURAL SERVICE FOR COUNTY COUNCIL OF BUNGOMA OFFICE BLOCK”

And addressed to:-

Clerk to Council
County Council of Bungoma
Private Bag, Bungoma

and deposited in our tender box located at the reception of the County Council of Bungoma on or before 12.00 noon on 23rd September 2010.

The National Youth Talent Academy Expression of Interest

The Kenya National Youth Talent Academy Background

The Kenya National Youth Talent Academy is a project of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MOYAS), the Ministry of Education and UNICEF Kenya.

This project sets out to establish “Talent Academies” (TA) which is an initiative that seeks to engage and challenge the vulnerable adolescents and youths through an innovative approach that taps into their talent in order to boost their opportunities and self confidence for improved livelihoods, in line with their aspirations and possibly the needs of the communities in which they live.

In this pilot phase, the project aims to train 500 talented out of school youth to empower them and build their confidence and sense of purpose through skills and talent development over an initial nine month to period through use of the Talent Academy model as a basis for a more systematic integration of youth needs and aspiration within the GOK national planning and budgeting system.

The main project objective initially is the socioeconomic integration of children and young people in “desperate situations” through sports and performing arts. Upon success of the initial pilot phase, it is hoped that the government and other stakeholders will adopt the Talent Academies model into its national planning for out of school and in school youth.

With lessons drawn from the first phase of the project, the NYTA seeks the following:

1.  Media Partner

The media partner will develop a reality TV and radio shows based on identifying and celebrating talents among youth in Kenya.

The media company is expected to conduct an effective campaign on talent development that will include: road shows targeting all categories of youth, multi media talent competitions (radio and TV). In addition, the media partner will lead in connecting talented youth to opportunities of further growth.

Interested media houses need to indicate their profiles and intended partner contribution.

2.  Marketing and PR firm

The firm will have the responsibility of developing a comprehensive communication strategy that will include creating an appealing brand of the NYTA that will facilitate penetration of the national , regional and international markets through aggressive marketing and branding.

The strategy will include hosting of international events within and out of the country for the purposes of marketing, raising revenue for the NYTA.

3.  Established trainers in performing arts, music, fine art and various sports

Ideally national/international level accredited trainers, they should be independent technical experts with excellent grounding in theory and practical aspects.

The “talent development” experts will provide services at the main NYTA campus at Kasarani and other regional centres on contract basis.

4. Associate training institutions in performing arts, music and sports

These will be institutions already providing training in various talents in the country such as sports and arts.

Interested institutions should demonstrate training capacity by providing comprehensive profile that should include personnel and facilities. Selected institutions will be expected provide training based on the talent academy model.

5.  Established and successful performing artists, musicians and producers from Kenya, and East Africa

These will be mentors to young talented Kenyans that will provide on the job training. Selected mentors will provide time based training and may host the trainees. Performing groups will need to indicate training capacity and availability of equipment.

6.  National sports and artists associations

The national associations will partner the NYTA by coordinating selection, technical training and sustaining the concept within respective associations.

7.  Partner implementing organizations (private companies, NGOs or FBOs)

Private companies involved in various aspects of talent development who would wish to participate in the initiate will be selected on the basis of their proposed contribution to the project.

8. Training  institutions willing to  host  residential  trainings over different  periods (Universities, schools, etc)

Interested institutions should demonstrate capacity in proving appropriate physical facilities over a 6-9 month period or over school holidays.

The Invitation for Prequalification must be received in a sealed envelope no later than 27th August 2010 clearly indicating advert responded to and addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer,

The National Youth Talent Academy,

Department of Youth Development,

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

Uchumi House

P.O Box 34303 .00100

Nairobi, Kenya

Hand delivered, sealed envelopes to be submitted at the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports DYD Office 16th Floor Room at Uchumi House Room 1610 in Nairobi/ Kenya

Please note that this advert is not to be construed in any way as an offer to contract with your firm.

Furthermore, MOYAS reserves the right to reject part or all of the proposals

Tender for Staff Canteen Services at the IOM Westlands and Ngong Road Branches

International Organization for Migration, Kenya Regional Office is looking for a competent service provider to offer catering services for the next 1 year 1st September 2010 to end August 2011 with possibility of extension.

Expectations:

1. Cater for an average of 150 Staff Members
2. 100 to 150 Migrants
3. Staff parties and functions
4. Conferences

Requirements:

• An agreeable price list
• Food/snacks/beverages Menu
• Valid Medical Certificates for all persons handling food
• Valid Food and Beverage practicing license
• Ability to provide local and international cuisine.
• Supply own furniture where necessary.
• Provide at least 1 tent of average 25 to 30 meters square
• Capacity to prepare and deliver packed lunches
• A monthly service fee of KShs 20000.00

The Caterer, in accordance with IOM policy of equal treatment, must treat all staff, friends and Migrants at the canteen, equally. Services will only be on first come first served basis.

International Organization for Migration Staff Canteen Committee will inspect your premises to authenticate the above.

Please bring your sealed documents and drop personally to the tender Box at the IOM reception.

The envelope should be addressed to:

Tender Committee –
International Organization for Migration
P.O. Box 55040 00200
Nairobi

Final date for submission is Friday 13th September 2010 at 12:00 Mid-Day.

KEMRI Supply, Installation, Configuration, Testing and Commissioning of Open Source Web-Based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Solution

Request for Proposals Number KEMRI/ICT/01/2010-2011

Supply, Installation, Configuration, Testing and Commissioning of Open Source Web-Based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Solution

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a state corporation, established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979. Its mandate is to carry out research in human health and training services. KEMRI has grown from humble beginning 30years ago to become a regional leader in human health research. The Institute has 10 Centersfour at KEMRI headquarters, three at Kenyatta National Hospital; one in Busia, one in Kisumu and another one in Kilifi.

As part of its strategy, KEMRI intends to use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to significantly reshape and support new and better ways of conducting business.

The use of ICT is designed to enhance service delivery and increase operational efficiency.

In order to achieve this, the Institute intends to deploy an efficient, manageable and cost effective Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to address the current and future information management system requirements of the Institute.

KEMRI therefore invites interested, eligible and qualified firms with experience in a similar undertaking to submit their proposals. The respective request for proposal document may be obtained from the office of the Head of Procurement upon payment of a non refundable fee of Kshs. 5,000.00 at the Cashiers Office situated on 1st Floor, KEMRI Headquarters.

For each proposal, the bidder shall prepare one (1) original and three (3) copies of the technical and financial proposals which shall be clearly marked “ORIGINAL” and “COPY” as appropriate. The original and copies of the technical proposal shall be sealed in an envelope clearly marked “Technical Proposal” and the original and copies of the financial proposal shall be sealed in an envelope clearly marked “Financial Proposal” with a warning, “Do not open with technical proposal”.

The envelope containing the financial proposal should have the bidders name and address clearly marked on the outside. Both envelops shall be placed in an outer envelope and sealed. The outer envelope, bearing no indication of the bidder and clearly marked: “KEMRI/ICT/01/2010-2011: SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, CONFIGURATION, TESTING
AND COMMISSIONING OF OPEN SOURCE WEB-BASED ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) SOLUTION” should be deposited in the tender box at the Reception Area, Ground Floor, KEMRI Headquarters or sent by post to:-

The Secretary
Corporation Tender Committee
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P. O. Box 54840 00200
Nairobi

so as to reach not later than Tuesday 31st August 2010 at 10.30am East African Time.

Interested bidders or their representatives are invited to witness the opening to be held in the Board Room, situated on 2nd Floor at KEMRI Headquarters on the same day at 11.00am.

All proposals must be accompanied by a bid security of Kshs 500,000.00 in the form of a bank guarantee from a reputable bank. Please not that any proposal that shall not be accompanied by a bid security in the stated amount and form shall be deemed to be nonresponsive and disqualified.

KEMRI may terminate the procurement proceedings prior to entering into a contract and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, without being bound to give reasons for its decision or incurring any liability. The Corporation is also not obligated to award to the firm that offers the lowest price.

Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Somalia alternative energy technologies and services Consultancy Services

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Somalia is an International Non-Governmental Organization registered in Kenya and operating in Somalia.

ADRA is seeking services of an experienced company, organization or individuals who can work with stakeholders in Somaliland and Puntland to develop a viable and sustainable commercialization, marketing and dissemination strategies to promote alternative energy technologies and services.

Objectives of Consultancy

• Strengthening the capacity of producers and distributors in the marketing of alternative energy options.
• Establishment of a network of key actors in the production and marketing of alternative energy technologies
• Commercialisation and dissemination of alternative energy activities.

Scope of Work

i. Undertake a survey to assess whether commercialization of alternative energy options is feasible and desirable. The survey will identify marketable energy options capturing designs which are acceptable to users, attractive and provide sufficient benefits, easy to produce, install and transport, price and affordability.

The survey will also identify the infrastructure for commercialisation, with the ultimate aim of tapping into existing marketing networks rather than creating new networks. This will inform the development of sustainable commercialization strategies.

ii. In liaison with the energy technology producers and sellers, the consultant will draw up a detailed commercialisation, marketing and dissemination plan. The plan should include at least 4 key commercialization strategies which can be piloted in the target regions.

iii. Identify and give the energy products/energy technologies attractive brand names that will appeal to potential purchasers.

iv. Establish the capacity of existing energy businesses, producers and organisations to undertake commercialisation of alternative energy technologies that they are promoting

Qualifications and Expertise of the Consultant

• Have experience in developing commercialisation and marketing strategies. Professionals with experience with Social Marketing will be considered.
• Have practical experience in energy sector development, with good understanding of energy, environment and social issues
• Degree in Commerce, Business Studies, Economics, Marketing, advertisement, Social Studies
• Minimum of 8 years professional experience in developing countries,
• Proven working experience in Post Conflict Transition (PCT) countries, including previous experience working in Somalia.

Other requirements: Ability to live in shared facilities with limited amenities, a valid passport and own laptop.

For the full Terms of Reference (ToR) please visit ADRA Somalia website www.adrasom.org.

Interested persons should send a technical and financial proposal to hr@adrasom.org or info@adrasom.org by 13th August 2010.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Uganda Supply, Installation Configuration and Support of an Electronic Content Management System

Bid Notice under Open Bidding

Supply, Installation Configuration and Support of an Electronic Content Management System

MOFPED/SVCS/2010-2011/003

1. The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has allocated funds to be used for the Supply, Installation Configuration and Support of an Electronic Content Management System.

2. The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the Supply, Installation Configuration and Support of an Electronic Content Management System.

3. Bidding will be conducted in accordance with the open domestic bidding procedures contained in the Government of Uganda’s Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, 2003, and is open to all bidders from eligible countries.

4. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from Procurement and Disposal Unit – Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and inspect the bidding documents at the address given below during working hours.

5. A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders upon payment of a non-refundable fee of 50,000/= Ug. Shs. (Fifty Thousand Shillings) to Uganda Revenue Authority The method of payment will be Bank Payment Advice Forms. The document will be picked from the address below.

6. Bids must be delivered to the address below before 20th August, 2010 at 11:30 am. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security of Ug. Shs. 2,000,000/= (Two Millions). Late bids shall be rejected. Bids will be opened same day in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the address below in Conference room 1 at 11:30 am.

Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development

Procurement and Disposal Unit

1st Floor Room 1.5

P.O Box 8147 Kampala – Uganda

Betty Kasimbazi
For: Permanent Secretary And Secretary to The Treasury

United Nations Development Programme Somalia, Request for Proposal (RFP): Monitoring & Evaluation Consultancy

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – Somalia Office in Nairobi invites interested and experienced Consultancy firms to submit their interest for providing consultancy related to evaluation of the Joint Programme for IDPs in Bossaso.

Interested Contractors may obtain further information in the following link:-
http://www.ungm.org/Notices/NoticeAdmin.aspx?id=11002 or www.undp.so.org under vacancies & bids

The Invitation for Prequalification must be received in a sealed envelope no later than the deadline dates as indicated on the documents clearly indicating advert responded as per the instructions on the documents and addressed to:

Sergio Valdini
Deputy Country Director (Operations)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Somalia
Springette, Off Lower Kabete Road
Spring Valley P.O Box 28832, 00200, Nairobi, Kenya

Hand delivered, sealed envelopes to be submitted at UNDP Somalia Registry Office in Nairobi/ Kenya

Please note that this advert is not to be construed in any way as an offer to contract with your firm.

Furthermore, UNDP reserves the right to reject part or all of the proposals.

Mumias Sugar Expression of Interest - Provision of Insurance Brokerage Services

As part of its wider risk management programs Mumias Sugar Company Ltd (MSC) is seeking for services of reputable insurance Brokerage firms to manage and provide insurance in the following areas:-

1. Growing Sugar cane insurance
2. Sugar plant and general insurance
3. Distillery Plant insurance
4. Co generation plant insurance

Interested Brokerage firms are invited to submit a written application in the form of a conceptual report specifying the Company’s profile giving relevant certifications, financial strength, services provided and experience, staff strength and relevant qualifications and a list of their current clientele.

The most responsive firms will be invited to tender for provision of Insurance Brokerage Services.

Completed conceptual documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked “PROVISION OF INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES” should be addressed to:-

The Company Secretary
Mumias Sugar Company Ltd
Private Bag
Mumias

So as to reach on or before 13th August 2010 at 10.00am. The documents may also be deposited in the tender box situated at the Company’s offices at Royal Insurance Hse, 2nd Floor Nairobi.

Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited (KPRL) Tender to Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of IP Based CCTV Surveillance System

Tender No. KPRL/ 010.042

KPRL invites bids from interested, eligible candidates for design, supply, installation (including civil works), testing, commissioning, training and maintenance of IP based CCTV surveillance system.

The tender document is available for viewing and downloading from KPRL website: www.kprl.co.ke.

Interested parties must immediately submit their particulars for recording and receiving of tender  clarifications/addenda. A non-refundable fee of KSh. 5,000/= payable by cash or bankeris cheque to Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited shall be made upon submission of particulars. Tender documents are not transferable.

There will be a pre-tender meeting and initial site visit at 1000 hrs on Friday 30th July, 2010 at KPRL boardroom, situated at KPRL offices along Refinery Road, Changamwe, Mombasa.

Bids accompanied by a security in the form and amount specified must be submitted, together with a site visit attendance certificate and a copy of the tender document purchase receipt, in plain sealed envelopes marked with the tender name and reference number and mailed to:

Refinery Tender Committee’
P.O. Box 90401-80100
Mombasa

Or deposited in the Tender Box provided at the Reception of KPRL offices to be received before 1400 Hrs on Friday 13th August, 2010. Bids will be opened immediately thereafter in the Board Room (1st floor), KPRL offices. Bidders or their representatives are invited to attend.

Canvassing or submitting false information will lead to automatic disqualification. Late bids will not be accepted under any circumstances. KPRL reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, either wholly or in part and does not bind itself to give reasons for its decision.

The contact person for information about this advert is Contracting & Procurement Manager on telephone +254 413433511-9 ext 234 or email: Ken.Kivissi@kprl.co.ke

Central Bank of Kenya Tender to Procure Electronic Identifier Card System

The Central Bank of Kenya invites sealed bids from eligible candidates for supply of Electronic Identifier Card System for Medical Benefits Scheme

Interested eligible candidates may obtain further information from and inspect the Tender documents at the office of:

Director,
Department of Estates, Supplies & Transport
Central Bank of Kenya
Haile Selassie Avenue
Nairobi.

A complete set of tender documents may be obtained by interested candidates upon payment of non-refundable fees of Kshs. 2,000 (Kenya shillings two thousand) in cash or by Banker’s cheque payable to Central Bank of Kenya.

Completed tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked with tender reference number and addressed to The Director, Department of Estates, Supplies and Transport. P. O. Box 60000-00200 Nairobi and shall be deposited in the Green Tender Box on the Ground Floor, CBK Building so as to be received on or before 10.30 am on 17th August, 2010

Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the candidates or their representatives who choose to attend at The CBK Building – Conference Room on the 6th floor.

Prices should be quoted in Kenya Shillings and should be inclusive of all taxes and remain valid for 120 days from the closing date of the tender.

Director,
Department of Estates. Supplies & Transport

GOAL Non Formal Education NGO Partners Request for Expressions of Interest

GOAL implements a programme of support to children and youth to address the needs of the most vulnerable living in the informal settlements in Nairobi.

The overall goal of this programme is to empower vulnerable children and youth to uphold their rights and fulfil their potential for sustainable livelihoods and wellbeing.

This is achieved through an integrated programme including non-formal education (NFE), vocational skills training, child protection, health and HIV/AIDS projects.

GOAL has recently assessed the strategic focus of our education activities to ensure that our response is focused and appropriate. We are expanding the scope of our work with partners (local CBOs and NGOs).

In view of this approach GOAL is calling on non-profit groups which provide NFE in the slums to indicate their interest to partner with GOAL in implementation of NFE.

The group/institution/organisation should:

• be implementing NFE with the aim of reintegrating pupils into formal school or vocational skills training programmes;
• have a minimum of fifty regular children participating in activities;
• have a reasonable space for learning;
• be operational within the informal settlements of Nairobi (specifically in Mukuru, Dandora, Korogocho and Kariobangi);
• be implementing a set curriculum, available for review;
• have performance and follow up records of former pupils;
• be operational for the last one year.

Interested and qualifying institutions/organisations should submit their profiles including detailed information on how the group meets the specific criteria set out above.

Profiles should be delivered to the GOAL Kenya Head Office, Nyangumi Road (off Lenana Road), Kilimani, or emailed to education@goalkenya.org on or before Wednesday July 28th 2010.

Enquiries to this email address or phone the GOAL education office on (020) 2721999.

Africa Now Consultancy Services for Product Diversification Research Study Support to Improve the Livelihood of Tea Smallholder Co-operative Project

Tender Ref No FKK/TDSPK/M10/Y1Q4/2010

Expression of Interest (EOI) Consultancy Services for Product Diversification Research Study Support to Improve the Livelihood of Tea Smallholder Co-operative Project

Africa Now an International development Charity in partnership with the Co-operative College of Kenya and Finlays Beverages, the Co-operative College UK, James Finlays Limited and the UK Co-operative group intends to apply for Consultancy services for Tea Diversification research study on additional/alternative Agricultural products to tea in preparation for Fair trade Certification for Kenyan and International markets .

The project area is based in Kericho.

The project invites eligible and qualified consultants to indicate their interests in providing their services in preparation for Fair trade certification, and promoting export potential mixed alternative cropping options. The study will provide information on scope viability, range of products and routes to markets.

It will also establish the current status of the tea farmers(including commercially viable enterprises) provide benchmarks for monitoring and evaluation of socio-economic impact of project intervention on household income.

Specific tasks

The specific assignment for the consultant will include

• Identify local and international markets
• Map out the market channels, business opportunities for additional agricultural income for the co-operative farmers.
• Calculate the gross margins and net market margins for the identified alternative crops .
• Identify the opportunities and constraints of the value chain related to production ,processing ,handling, transporting and marketing.
• Support and enhance productivity of small scale farmers by linking them with technical advice to enable better land and water management for future sustainability of the diverse products .

The expression of interest must be accompanied by the following mandatory requirements

• Consultancy Profile and detailed curriculum vitae
• Proven experience of at least ten(10) years in consultancy, Agricultural research ,baseline surveys commodity value chain analysis in Kenya or East Africa ‘
• Proven track record of analytical research work or similar assignment.
• Experience from in dept analysis of rural economic systems, market systems and value chain of horticultural sub sector is required.
• The consultant should have a masters degree in relevant disciplines(Economics, Development economics, Agriculture economics, Micro-economics
• Experience with working with commissioned assignments
• Relevant competence in gender and environment will be an added advantage.
• An interpretation of the task by the consultant. Work plan and budget for the task.
• Thorough understanding of small scale sectors and agricultural marketing in Kenya
• Sufficient experiences in community development issues.

The EOI clearly marked FKK/TDSPK/M10/Y1Q4/2010 consultancy services for product diversification research studies to be addressed to:

The Country Representative
Africa Now -Kenya
Court Drive,Off Rid doc Rd, Milimani
P. O. Box 2514-40100,Kisumu(Kenya)
E-Mail: Kisumu@africanow.org
Website: www.africanow.org

EOI should reach Africa Now by close of business on2nd August 2010

The shortlisted consultant will be invited through a letter of invitation.

United Nations Development Programme Somalia – Invitation for Pre-Qualification (IFP) Security Services

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – Somalia Office in Nairobi invites interested and experienced Security firms to submit their interest for providing services related to guarding of our premises and staff.

The services will be provided in Somalia (including Somaliland & Puntland).

Interested Contractors may obtain further information in the following link:

http://www.ungm.org/Notices/NoticeAdmin.aspx?id=11236 or www.undp.so.org under vacancies & bids

The Invitation for Prequalification must be received in a sealed envelope no later than the deadline dates 30th July 2010 as indicated on the documents clearly indicating advert responded as per the instructions on the documents and addressed to:

Sergio Valdini
Deputy Country Director (Operations)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Somalia
Springette, Off Lower Kabete Road
Spring Valley
P.O Box 28832, 00200, Nairobi, Kenya

Hand delivered, sealed envelopes to be submitted at UNDP Somalia, Registry Office in Nairobi/Kenya

Please note that this advert is not to be construed in any way as an offer to contract with your firm.

Furthermore, UNDP reserves the right to reject part or all of the proposals.