REOI – INDIVIDUAL NATIONAL CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A TARGETED REVIEW ON “SALIENT ISSUES UNDER THE BIG 4 AGENDA IN THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA”

TARGETED REVIEW MISSION: THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA

TENDER CLOSING DATE: 6^th  September 2021 at 11.00am Kenya Time or 12.00 hours South Africa time

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST:  PROCUREMENT NUMBER: EOI/ APRM/TR /SI/EUKE /12/2021: INDIVIDUAL NATIONAL CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A TARGETED REVIEW ON

“SALIENT ISSUES UNDER THE BIG 4 AGENDA IN THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA”

Description of the Assignment:  Targeted Review on “Salient Issues Under the Big 4 Agenda in the Republic of Kenya”

Commencement of Assignment: (to be confirmed upon signing of the contract)

Public Sector-Governance

Grant Number: PANAF/2020/420-467

Country: South Africa

Project Title: APRM: AGA-SP

BACKGROUND

In December 2020, The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) received financing from the European Union (EU) in support of a three-year project. This project takes place within the framework of the African Governance Architecture Support Project (AGA-SP), consistent with the Africa-EU Partnership 2020-2023. The overall objective of the project is to contribute to the achievement of Aspiration 3: ‘An Africa of good governance, respect for human rights, justice and the rule of law’ and Aspiration 6 ‘An Africa, whose development is people driven, relying on the potential of African people, especially its women and youth, and caring for children’ of the African Union’s Agenda 2063.

Under this grant and project, the APRM hereby seeks to procure the services of an experienced Individual National Consultant to conduct a Targeted Review on the theme “Salient issues under the Big 4 Agenda in the Republic of Kenya”.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The objective of the Targeted Review is to identify key problems in addressing “Salient issues in the Republic of Kenya” as a way for Kenya to fulfil its economic and social development mandate. In other words, the Targeted Review report will identify and highlight government efforts to achieve gender equality, curb corruption, reduce youth unemployment and manage diversity, and give recommendations for the benefit of the people of Kenya.

The Consultant shall follow and be guided by the objectives contained within each APRM thematic area: Socioeconomic Development (SED) Economic Governance and Management (EGM), Corporate Governance (CG) and Democracy and Political Governance (DPG).

TIME FRAME & COMMENCEMENT

The duration of the assignment is estimated at thirty (30) days including field days, starting in October 2021. In consultation with relevant staff of the APRM Continental and National Secretariats and other stakeholders, the consultant shall prepare and submit the following on the 14^th day from the date of the contract:

• A Background paper of about 20 pages;
• A Key Issues Paper and
• A Questionnaire building on APRM Base Questionnaire

QUALIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS

The review will be on cross-cutting issues related to gender equality, corruption, youth unemployment and diversity management. The Consultant MUST have one of the following educational backgrounds, experiences and skills and MUST ATTACH THE RELEVANT CERTIFICATES AND TESTIMONIALS:

• A PhD in Political Science, Economics, Ethics, Sociology, or related fields, with a minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience in developing, implementing and evaluating programs fostering good governance that involve coordination with National, Continental or International agencies. OR
• A Master’s degree in Political Science, Economics, Ethics, Sociology or related fields, with a minimum of seven (7) years’ relevant experience in developing, implementing and evaluating programs fostering good governance that involve coordination with National, Continental or International agencies.

The APRM invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in the above-mentioned consultancy by providing the requisite information and documentation:

1. Full curriculum vitae that includes information on educational qualifications, professional experience and expertise,

1. Proof of all academic and professional qualifications by submitting copies of relevant degree certificates and testimonials.
2. Provide one relevant writing sample/ published report demonstrating writing and research experience and skills.

The short-list and the selection procedure shall be done in accordance with the AU Procurement Manual, version 2.0 dated July 2016. Only Shortlisted Candidates shall be issued with the Terms of Reference (TORS) for the exercise

Interested Consultants may obtain further information by contacting [email protected] during office hours (8h00 -17h00 SAST). Clarification shall be published on the APRM website (www.aprm-au.org) and MUST be requested not less than seven days prior to the closing date of the bid.

SUBMISSION OF BID:

1. Expressions of interest (EOI) must be submitted via email: [email protected] on or before 6^th September 2021 at 11.00am Kenya Time or 12.00 hours SA time. The EOI Shall be Opened on 6^th September 2021 at 11.00 hours Kenya time or 12.00 hours South Africa time.
2. Submission to be titled: REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: PROCUREMENT NUMBER: EOI/ APRM/TR /SI/EUKE /12/2021: INDIVIDUAL NATIONAL CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A TARGETED REVIEW ON “SALIENT ISSUES UNDER THE BIG 4 AGENDA IN THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA”
3. Only bids submitted on time shall be accepted.