Senior Social Specialist , Kenya Ministry of Water and Irrigation

Ministry of Water and Irrigation

Enhancing Water Security and Climate Resilience Project

Project No. P117635

Expression of Interest

MOWI / EWSCR /06/2011-2012:

Senior Social Specialist

The Government of Kenya has received financing from the International Development Association (World Bank) towards a Project Preparation Advance (PPA) for preparation of the Water Security and Climate Resilience Project, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments for consulting services to be procured under this Advance.

The PPA will include the following activities:

1) Preparation of core technical documents including;

i) a project implementation manual and;

ii) an environmental, social and resettlement framework,

2) Provision of technical assistance for:

i) analyzing the water sector’s legal, institutional and operational framework;

ii) reviewing the water sector knowledge base and analytical tools;

iii) preparation of economic and financial framework;

iv) reviewing and enhancing the technical and environmental and social safeguard related documents and;

v) supporting the management and implementation of the project including procurement and financial management functions,

3) Carrying out preparatory studies for potential sub-projects,

4) Strengthening the capacity of the project coordination office through provision of goods required for that
purpose including office equipment, supplies and vehicles,

5) Carrying out training and workshops.

To coordinate and support the implementation of the PPA, the Government of Kenya wishes to hire a Senior Social Specialist for a period of one (1) year.

A. Objectives and Scope of Work of the Consultancy

The objective of this Consultancy is to support the Ministry of Water and Irrigation (MWI) in developing social safeguards aspects of the preparation of the Project within the overall Investment Framework and related activities by, and not limited to:

1) Establishing social and resettlement criteria,

2) Preparing the Environment and Social Management Framework (ESMF), Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) and the Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups Framework (VMGF) for the overall Project acceptable to MWI and the World Bank/IDA,

3) Undertaking scoping level review of ESIA/RAP/VMPG reports,

4) Preparing TORs for Resettlement Action Plans, Vulnerable and Marginalized Group Plans and Environment and Social Impact Assessments,

5) Information dissemination and stakeholder consultations,

6) Preparing training modules on the Environment and Social Management Framework (ESMF), Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) and the Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups Framework (VMGF), and

7) Contributing to the design of a broader water investment pipeline planning and readiness tool.

The consultant will work closely with the Senior Environmental Specialist, MWI and other implementing agencies, as well as the consultants developing other components under the Project.

B. Deliverables

Deliverables will be agreed upon during negotiation and will include but not limited to: Inception Report, Scoping Level Analysis, Progress Reports, Input on social and resettlement criteria for project identification and selection, ESMF, Resettlement Policy Framework, Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups Framework User Guide/Training Modules, Investment Planning and Readiness Tool, and TORs for Resettlement Action Plans, Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups Plans and ESIAs.

C. Work station

Office space will be provided by the project.

D. Qualifications and Experience
  • An advanced degree in social science, anthropology, or a comparable field.
  • At least 15 years of relevant work experience on social issues in development projects. Work on water resources development and related investment projects are strongly desired.
  • Direct knowledge of (and experience working with) Kenyan social and resettlement laws and regulations.
  • Direct experience in working on World Bank/IDA financed development projects is desired.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • A proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Word and other relevant software is essential.
  • Fluency in English is essential and fluency in Swahili desirable.
E. Remuneration

Remuneration will be based on international competitive rates and will reflect the selected candidate’s area of expertise and relevant work experience.

F. Selection Method

Selection of an Individual Consultant will be in accordance with World Bank’s Guidelines for Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers dated January 2011. The selection criteria will be solely based on individual experience and qualifications.

The Ministry of Water and Irrigation (the client) now invites eligible consultants to forward their Expressions of Interest (EOI) in providing these services.

Interested consultants must provide their CVs and information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (e.g. description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills, etc).

G. Invitation for EOI

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours between 0900 – 1630 hours from Monday – Friday inclusive, except public holidays in Kenya, before
the deadline for submission of Expression of Interest.

The completed expression of interest documents in writing in three (3) copies must be delivered to the Tender Box on Ground Floor or send to the address below so as to be received on or before 14th May, 2012 at 1200 hours Kenyan Local time.

The expression of interest must be in plain sealed envelopes and clearly marked “REF: MOWI / EWSCR /06/2011-2012 – EOI SENIOR SOCIAL SPECIALIST” addressed to:

The Project Manager,
Enhancing Climate Resilience and Water Security Project,
Ministry of Water & Irrigation, Maji House, Ngong Road,
P.O. Box 49720-00100, Nairobi.

Tel: +254 02 2716103

E-mail: ewscr-project@water.go.ke
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