K-Sales Program Agriculture, Water, Livestock, Capacity Building and Financial Services Call for Expressions of Interest

Kenya Semi-Arid Livestock Enhancement Support (K-Sales) Program
 

Call for Expressions of Interest
 

Call #: (K-SALES-2014-001)

Over 3 years, the USDA - Kenya Semi-Arid Livestock Enhancement Support (K-SALES) Program will improve the competitiveness of the livestock value chain by increasing productivity and boost marketing and trade of live animals and meat (cattle and shoat) hides and skins value chains.

K- SALES interventions will increase the availability of quality enhancing inputs, technologies and services, while increasing adoption of improved livestock and farm management techniques. 

The project will also stimulate and leverage public and private investment in infrastructure and technologies through matching grants that strengthen vertical and horizontal linkages through capacity building and mentorships to improve linkages between buyers and sellers, buy-down risk of investment and reduce transaction costs in 6 Counties; namely Tharaka Nithi, Meru, Kitui, Makueni, Machakos and Taita Taveta.

K-SALES is seeking expressions of interest from qualified and highly experienced firms, eligible local facilitators/consultancy firms, consortiums, NGOs, CBOs, training institutions, business associations, private sector business service providers, financial service providers and livestock sector stakeholders to indicate their interest to partner with us in implementing sustainable interventions in the livestock sector. 

Upcoming assignments will be tendered on a competitive basis to any organization that is pre-qualified with K-SALES. Successful applicants will be eligible to respond to bids issued by the program. 

Women owned/managed firms are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Applicants must identify and select which category they wish to partner in from the following:

Codes and Categories

1. Agro-dealers
2. Veterinarian Businesses
3. Water User Associations and Community water systems Design & Rehabilitation
4. Livestock Farmer Cooperatives
5. Livestock Marketing agents
6. Financial Services
7. County Slaughter houses/Butcheries/Tanneries
8. Livestock Product Outlets eg supermarkets
9. Capacity building trainers
10. Post-Harvest Handling and Processing
11. Livestock Farmer Field Schools
12. On farm and Off farm Infrastructure Development

Completed Expressions of Interest including Company Profile (with insight into the principal activities of the company / Business) and Capability Statements should be sent to Procurement.KSALES@idd.landolakes.com clearly indicating the Code Number and Category being applied for. 

The EOI must refer to the call number, and have the following details; Organization’s name, area/s of operation, contact person and address, registration status and physical location. 

The deadline for submissions is Monday 28th April 2014.

National Oil Corporation Expression of Interest for Provision of a Retail Network Planning Software Solution

Expression of Interest for Provision of a Retail Network Planning Software Solution

Ref. No. NOCK/PRC/03(828)

National Oil Corporation of Kenya (National Oil) invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from eligible firms for provision of a Retail Network Planning Software Solution.
 

The objective of this Expression of Interest is to shortlist eligible firms capable of providing a software solution that offers analysis of retail markets, market intelligence about petroleum retail outlets, consumer level data, best locations for new outlets, development of optimal network plans and identification of capital and operational opportunities.

The interested firms will be expected to give a detailed methodology and proposed work plan of how they will provide an efficient and effective solution that could be used as a strategic planning tool.

Interested candidates may view/obtain/download more details of the Expression of Interest (EOI) at www.nationaloil.co.ke or at Procurement Department, National Oil Corporation of Kenya, AON Minet House, 7th Floor, Mamlaka Road, off Nyerere Road, Nairobi, Kenya.
 

EOIs in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked “Expression of Interest for Provision of Retail Network Planning Software Solution – Ref. No. NOCK/PRC/03(828)” with the instructions “Do not open before 12th February 2014 at 1100hrs”, should be addressed to:
 

The Chief Executive Officer
National Oil Corporation of Kenya
AON Minet House, 7th Floor
Mamlaka Road, off Nyerere Road
P O Box 58567 – 00200, 

Nairobi

and deposited in the Tender Box located at AON Minet House, 5th Floor, Mamlaka Road, off Nyerere Road, Nairobi between 0800hrs and 1700hrs (East Africa Time), on or before 12th February 2014 at 1100hrs (East Africa Time). 

Late submissions shall automatically be disqualified whatever the circumstances.

Expressions of Interest will be opened soon thereafter at National Oil Offices – Boardroom, 5th Floor, AON Minet House, Mamlaka Road, off Nyerere Road, Nairobi, in the presence of tenderers and/or their representatives who may wish to attend.

The EOI documents are not transferable.

National Oil reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders either in whole or in part.

For Chief Executive Officer

Development of a KNLS Documentary Request for Expression of Interest

Request for Expression of Interest
 

Ref: KNLS/HQ/T005/2013/2014
 

Development of a KNLS Documentary
 

Introduction
 

Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) Board was established by an Act of Parliament Cap 225 of the Laws of Kenya (1965). 

The Act gives the Board responsibility to manage both the National Library of Kenya and the Public Library Service. 

To date, a network of 60 branch libraries have been established, with others coming up in different parts of the country.
 

Scope of Work
 

Development of a TV quality documentary that will detail the history of KNLS, major successes, milestones and achievement so far and the projected direction. 

The video documentary must be able to bring out the following objectives;
 

i) Effective Communication of the Documentary theme
 

ii) Telling the story of KNLS and the historical perspective
 

iii) Fundraising
 

iv) Showing the link between KNLS and vision 2030
 

v) Partnership and outcomes of various projects
 

vi) KNLS contribution towards Kenya at 50
 

vii) Awareness raising on the overall idea of fundraising and advocacy of the library for effective and sustainable national development of libraries
 

viii) Highlight the contribution of libraries to national development
 

ix) Build public awareness about libraries and their importance to the economy
 

More details on the assignment can be downloaded from knls websitewww.knls.ac.ke
 

Interested firms should provide information and documents indicating that they are qualified to provide the required services. 

The information should include:
 

i) The legal status of the firm (enclose copy of Certificate of Incorporation/registration)
 

ii) Copies of valid VAT, PIN and Tax Compliance Certificates
 

iii) Provide details (names, qualification and relevant experience) of key staff members in the organization who shall be involved in the assignment.
 

iv) A brief profile of the firm, indicating relevant experience with details of similar assignments undertaken to demonstrate ability and capacity to carry out the assignment.
 

v) Provide references from at least three (3) reputable organizations where you have provided similar services).
 

vi) The firm should have at least three years’ experience in producing video documentaries

Expressions of Interest and accompanying documents should be submitted in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked “Expression of Interest: Development of a KNLS Documentary “ and addressed to:
 

Director
Kenya National Library Service (Headquarters)
Mumias Road/Ol Donyo Sabuk Road Junction, Buruburu
P.O. Box 30573-00100
Nairobi
 

The Expression of Interest must be deposited in the Tender Box located at the Supply Chain Department at our Head Office on or before 14th January, 2014 at 11.00 a.m.

Late bids will not be accepted.

Request of Proposals (RFP) will be issued to the short-listed firms thereafter.

Director, KNLS

AGRA Terms of Reference for Pass BDS Consultants to Seed Companies

Terms of Reference for Pass BDS Consultants to Seed Companies

Organization Overview
 

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) is a partnership of The Rockefeller Foundation, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, USAID and the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development working with African governments, other donors, NGOs, the private sector and African farmers to significantly and sustainably improve the productivity and incomes of poor, smallscale farmers in Africa. 

AGRA is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and maintains offices in Accra, Ghana, Maputo, Mozambique, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Bamako, Mali and Juba, South Sudan. AGRA also undertakes policy advocacy and resource mobilization.
 

The Program for Africa’s Seeds Systems (PASS) is an AGRA initiative to improve food security and reduce poverty in Africa by promoting the development of seed delivery systems that allow small-scale farmers to gain access to improved, adapted crop varieties in an equitable and sustainable manner.
 

Main Objective: Assist in developing the ability of young, private, African seed companies to provide improved seeds to small-scale farmers in sixteen African countries on a sustainable basis
 

The consultant will be expected to provide the following services:
 

1. Provide business development consulting services to selected PASS grantees, and prospective AGRA-funded Investment Fund investees and assist startup and SME seed companies with the development of overall strategies for growth.
 

2. Work with seed companies to increase production, seed quality, marketing efficiency, accountability and profitability.
 

3. Train PASS Grantee seed company staff in specific areas of need including marketing, financial management, and strategy development.
 

4. Give seminars to seed company management teams on selected, specific subject matters of importance to the survival and growth of the firms.
 

5. Assist in delivering business development modules at the Seed Enterprise Management Institute, which will include a series of networking and educational opportunities for African private seed companies and seed producers, facilitating their ability to learn from each other and from outside experts.
 

6. Travel to seed company operations in up to 16 African countries to make on-site assessments and give recommendations on the effectiveness of seed company processes, including financial management, management of parental materials, certified seed production, management of out-grower
contracts, seed processing, packaging, warehousing, and marketing.
 

7. As requested by PASS:
 

i. Review and comment on proposals that have impact on seed systems and/or agribusiness capacity-building
 

ii. Assist SME seed companies with strategies for raising investment capital, including the development of business plans.
 

iii. Advise SME seed companies in forging beneficial partnerships.
 

iv. Advise SME seed companies in sourcing and possible purchase of various seed equipment, software, etc.
 

v. Represent PASS in some Forums
 

8. Report back to program managers regarding the effectiveness of individual seed companies as well as the overall seed program strategy.

Qualifications

• Strong background in seed business, agribusiness, Agriculture or related qualification.
• Practical experience in managing a seed business is strongly preferred.
• Previous or current work on seed related activities in Africa is an added advantage.

Interested applicants should send their motivation letter and CV to mmuthama@agra.org by June 15, 2013.

United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) Provision of Taxi Services Request for Expression of Interest

Request for Expression of Interest
 

Ref.: UNON/EOI/13/019/FI
 

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) seeks Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from suitably qualified companies to establish a contract for the Provision of Taxi Services.
 

Staff members of the United Nations Offices at Nairobi (UNON), United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT), United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and other UN agencies based at the UNON Gigiri compound require the provision of Taxi transport services for official use.
 

UNON intends to award a contract for a period of one (1) year with a possibility of extension upon satisfactory performance.
 

Vendors interested in supplying the above services are invited to submit their Expression of Interest by visiting our website (http://www.unon.org/content/expressions-interest), and filling out and returning the Vendor Response Form by e-mail or via fax to the contact person indicated in the EOI form, as well as the other pre-qualification documents/ information requested below.
 

In order to prequalify, interested companies will have to submit copies of the certificate of registration / incorporation demonstrating company’s capability to operate as taxi service provider in Kenya.
 

UNON subsequently intends to issue a formal Invitation to Bid (ITB) to prequalified companies who are willing and able to provide the above-listed services as per the standards to be stipulated in the Terms of Reference inviting them to submit a proposal to provide the required services.
 

All EOI responses must be sent via email to firdavs.iskhaky@unon.org or fax +254 (0) 207623211 no later than by 30 May 2013, 04:30 pm (Nairobi time, GMT +03:00) quoting the reference number above.

Information on tendering in the UN Procurement System is available free of charge at the following address. 

Vendors interested in participating in the planned solicitation process must be registered with UNGM and may wish to visit www.ungm.org for full registration process.

Deaf Aid Summative Evaluation Expression of Interest (EoI)

Expression of Interest (EoI)

Summative Evaluation

Ref. No: DAK/SE/2013
 

Deaf Aid is a Norwegian based International Non-Governmental Organization working towards a Africa Society more inclusive with the deaf with focus on children and youth.
 

Our interventions in Kenya (Strategic Plan 2009-2012) were designed around three (3) main thematic areas:
 

1. Early Identification
 

2. Education support
 

3. Deaf Youth Empowerment.
 

Deaf Aid is seeking to enter into a contract with a consultancy firm to conduct a Sumative Evaluation of our Programs.
 

About the Evaluation
 

The overall objectives of this call is to assess the relevance of the programmes, their effectiveness, efficiency, appropriateness, impact and sustainability.
 

Those interested in participating in the bidding may forward their EOI clearly marked Summative Evaluation (DAK/SE/2013) by Monday 4th February 2013.
 

Send hard copies to:
 

The Country Director, Deaf Aid
Opp. Ngong Hills Hotel
Ngong Road
P.O.Box:38226-00623
Nairobi
Kenya
 

Tel:0202012900
 

A complete ToR is available upon request to post@deafaid.org.
 

Queries on this EOI may be addressed to kelvin@deafaid.org.

TechnoServe (TNS) Young Women in Enterprise Cases Study Expression of Interest

Invitation for Expression of Interest
 

TechnoServe Background
 

TechnoServe (TNS) is a nonprofit international development organization founded in 1968.  

Its mission is to help entrepreneurial men and women break the cycle of poverty by building businesses that create jobs, income, and economic opportunities for their families, their communities, and their countries www.tns.org.

TechnoServe has been implementing the Young Women in Enterprise program since June 2006 with funding from the Nike Foundation.  

The program targets in-and-out of school girls aged 14-24 years.  Since its inception, YWE worked with over 4,000 girls in low income areas of Nairobi. Organized in enterprise clubs of 30-40 girls, participants are trained on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, life skills and employability. 

After training girls receive hands on support to start businesses, to open bank accounts and start savings and to find employment. 
 

Case study
 

The YWE program current funding is in the wrap up phase during which we are exploring multiple opportunities for funding to scale and replicate the program based on the lessons learnt. 

TechnoServe is currently documenting the YWE model to share knowledge with donors and stakeholders about girl programming, position ourselves as the go to organization on girl economic empowerment and to develop new partnerships and funding streams.  

To document the YWE model, TechnoServe is now searching for an organization or individual who will review and revise a comprehensive draft case study to be used for fundraising, dissemination of the model and to inform future girls programming. 

The draft case study has been reviewed and feedback received from internal TechnoServe reviewers and the donor for YWE.
 

Tasks

1. Read draft case study and feedback received from the donor reviewers and in discussion with TechnoServe develop a work plan for refining the case study.
2. Develop a persuasive storyline throughout the case study
3. Clearly illustrate how the program activities and results impacted the program beneficiaries and their households and their communities, thus demonstrating the program significance to girls in Kenya. 
4. Point out clearly  at least 3 key messages to get out to the audience( donors)
5. Identify and develop powerful selected girl’s beneficiary profiles
6. Identify and use best practice format for a captivating read by the intended audience. This will include working on graphics, design layout, high quality photographs and captions.
7. Package the presentation for publication and website posting.

Deliverables

1. A soft PDF copy of the YWE case study document that is printable and of a length of no more than 13 pages of A4 size or equivalent content material on or before 28th December 2012.
2. Originals of all photos, graphics and captions developed for the case study

Interested applicants should submit an expression of interest, including the following information:

• Brief proposal (no more than 6 pages) indicating your capability, proposed approach and itemized budget.
• Detailed CVs of proposed lead consultant or project manager
• Give at least three references

Applications should be sent to ke-recruit@tns.org  with the subject indicated as either “EOI for Case study” to be received by COB 11th Dec 2012.  

Full terms of reference will be provided after submission of applications.  

TechnoServe Kenya reserves the right to accept or reject any application and is not bound to give reason for its decisions.  

KASNEB Development of Institutional Risk Management Framework Expression of Interest

Expression of Interest: Development of Institutional Risk Management Framework

KASNEB was established by the Government of Kenya on 24 July 1969. The Accountants Act, Cap. 531 of the Laws of Kenya, which was enacted in July 1977, gave KASNEB retroactive recognition since its inception in1969.
 

The Accountants Act, Cap. 531 of the Laws of Kenya was repealed and replaced with the Accountants Act, No. 15 of 2008 which took effect from 30 December 2008. 

 

The Accountants Act, No. 15 of 2008 is buttressed by the Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya Act, Cap. 534, which reaffirms KASNEB as the examining body for the Certified Public Secretaries (CPS) examination.

KASNEB administers five (5) professional and four (4) technician examinations which are held twice in a year; in May/June and November/December. The examinations are recognised worldwide and are benchmarked with international standards and best practice.
 

KASNEB wishes to invite reputable and competent consultancy firms to express interest in providing consultancy services to develop its Institutional Risk Management Framework.
 

Interested firms should provide information and documents indicating that they are qualified to provide the required services.

 

The information should include:

1. The legal status of the firm (Enclose copy of Certificate of Incorporation/registration).
2. Copy of valid Tax Compliance Certificate.
3. VAT and PIN certificates.
4. CVs of key staff members indicating academic and professional qualifications and membership to professional bodies.
5. A brief profile of the firm, indicating relevant experience with details of similar assignments undertaken to demonstrate ability and capacity to carry out this assignment (please provide references from at least five reputable organisations where you have provided similar services).

This is not a Request for Proposals. 

 

The Expressions of Interest will be reviewed and a shortlist of the most appropriately qualified firms will be prepared and the firms will be invited to submit their Technical and Financial Proposals through a Letter of Invitation that will include the specific Terms of Reference.
 

Expressions of Interest and accompanying documents should be submitted in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked ‘Expression of Interest: Development of Institutional Risk Management Framework’ and addressed to:
 

Secretary and Chief Executive
KASNEB
KASNEB Towers, Off Hospital Road
P.O. Box 41362 - 00100, 

Nairobi
 

The Expression of Interest must be deposited in the Tender Box at the reception of KASNEB Towers on or before Monday, 29 October 2012 at 3.30 p.m.

IRA Legal Expert Job in Kenya

Insurance Regulatory Authority
 

Expression of Interest 

IRA/027/2012-2013 

for

Legal Expert to Draft the Insurance Bill 2012
 

The Insurance Regulatory Authority 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.
 

The Authority now invites Expression of Interest (EOI) documents from eligible firms/individuals for Legal Expert to draft the Insurance Bill 2012.
 

Interested and eligible firms/individuals may view the documents from the IRA website (www.ira.go.ke) or from the Procurement Office at the IRA offices located at Zep-Re Place, Upper Hill on Longonot Road, 6th floor during normal working hours (i.e. from 8.00AM to 1.00PM and from 2.00PM to 5.00PM).
 

Interested and eligible firms/individuals are required to download the tender document, print and then fill in before submitting the same to IRA. 

Complete Expression of Interest (EOI) documents should be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes, marked with the EOI number and description should be deposited in the tender box situated on 6th Floor Zep Re Place, Upper Hill Area and addressed to:
 

The Chief Executive Officer,
Insurance Regulatory Authority
P.O. Box 43505 – 00100,
Nairobi
 

so as to be received on or before 27th August 2012 at 11:00 a.m. 

Expression of Interest (EOI) documents will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who may choose to attend at the IRA Board Room. Bidders are reminded to give their full addresses and telephone contacts.
 

Chief Executive Officer / Commissioner of Insurance
Insurance Regulatory Authority

Tullow Oil Expression of Interest for Oil Spill Contingency Plan

Tullow Oil plc is a large independent oil and gas exploration company and is a constituent of the London FTSE100. 

The Group has over 85 licenses in more than 20 countries, with operations in Africa, Europe, South Asia and South America.

Tullow Kenya B.V., a subsidiary of Tullow Oil plc, is the operator in six license Blocks in Northern and Western Kenya. 

Over the coming years Tullow is carrying out an intensive exploration and appraisal program with multiple drilling rigs.
 

In support of the expanding activities Tullow Kenya B.V. invites Expression of Interests from reputable Kenyan registered consultancy companies to provide further Oil Spill Contingency Response Services, which will initially include:

• Maintenance of the Tullow Kenya Oil Spill Contingency Plan for future activities in accordance to regulations, Tullow guidelines and international best practices
• Provision of oil and chemical spill response equipment for Tier 1 and 2
• Provision of oil and chemical spill response services as and when required

Note:
 

The successful Contractor(s) shall be required to establish a permanent presence in the operational areas for the duration of the contract period. 

If your company is interested, please submit your Expression of Interest to the office below not later than 1200hrs, 17th August 2012, after which a pre-qualification questionnaire will be issued.
 

Tullow Kenya B.V.
Contracts & Procurement Manager,
Acacia Block, Westlands Office Park
Waiyaki Way
Nairobi, Kenya
 

Postal: P.O. Box 63298 – 00619
 

e-mail: newsupplierskenya@tullowoil.com

Agricultural Finance Corporation Baseline Surveys Consultancy Jobs

The Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) is a Development Finance Institution (DFI), whose mandate is to offer short, medium and long-term finance to the agricultural community. 

The Corporation invites Expression of Interest (EOI) for Consultancy Services as below:-
 

1. AFC/EOI/2/2011-2012 – Carrying out a Baseline Survey on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
 

Expected Output
 

(i) understand the problem of alcohol and drug abuse amongst AFC employees;
 

(ii) establish the prevalence of different drugs and substances of abuse amongst AFC employees;
 

(iii) document the level of drug and substance abuse among AFC employees;
 

(iv) analyse AFC’s capacity in addressing drug and substance abuse among its employees at the workplace;
 

(v) propose an effective strategy for addressing the challenge of drug and substance abuse at the workplace.
 

2. AFC/EOI/2/2012 – Carrying out a Baseline Survey on Gender Mainstreaming
 

Expected Output
 

(i) establish the presence of gender discrimination in AFC;
 

(ii) establish the gender gap in AFC in all levels, i.e. top, middle & lower management levels;
 

3. AFC/EOI/2/2012 – Carrying out a Baseline Survey on Persons with Disability
 

Expected Output
 

(i) establish the presence of persons with disability in AFC, i.e. has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities;
 

(ii) Understand whether one has a record of such impairment;
 

(iii) Establish whether one is regarded as having such impairment (even in the absence of an actual disability);
 

(iv) Establish the presence of discrimination against persons with disability in AFC.
 

The assignment for the surveys will cover full time employees of the AFC, both at headquarters and field operation levels across the country.
 

Eligible Consultancy firms with relevant experience are invited to express their interest for provision of the above mentioned consultancy services. 

The bids from interested and reputable firms should include but not limited to the following:-

• Cover letter submitting the expression of interest
• Copy of registration certificate
• Copy of valid tax compliance certificate (will be verified)
• Pin number (copy)
• VAT number (copy)
• Profile of the firm detailing the following:-

- Firms background
 

- Technical and Managerial competencies to undertake the consultancy services
 

- Names and qualifications of key personnel to be deployed to carry out the assignment
 

- Demonstrated experience in similar assignments
 

- Copies of audited accounts for the last three (3) years
 

The firm should not be insolvent, in receivership, bankrupt or in the process of being wound-up and should not be a subject of legal proceedings. It should not be limited or disqualified under any of the provisions of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2005 and Public Procurement and Disposal Regulations, 2006.
 

The Corporation will evaluate and prepare a shortlist of firms to whom requests for proposal (RFP) will be sent. 

All participants will be provided with feedback after the evaluation.
 

The expression of interest (EOI) should be delivered in a plain sealed envelope clearly marked “EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES - AFC/EOI/
2/2012” and addressed to:-
 

Managing Director
Agricultural Finance Corporation
Development house, 7th Floor
P. O Box 30367 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: 020-3272000/317199
 

Or deposited in the Tender Box at our Headquarters, Development House, 7th Floor, Moi Avenue
Nairobi, so as to reach us on or before Thursday, 12th July, 2012 at 12.00 noon.

The Expression of Interest (EOI) will be opened thereafter in the presence of applicants or their representatives who choose to attend at Development House, Conference Room, located on 3rd Floor, on the same day.
 

The list of the shortlisted firms will be maintained in the Agricultural Finance Corporation Database but will not constitute contractual obligation with any party.