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

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

PROCUREMENT NUMBER: EOI/APRM/TR/KE/AfDB/ 23/2021-

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR TARGETED REVIEW: INDIVIDUAL INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT “TO CONDUCT A REVIEW ON “SALIENT ISSUES UNDER THE BIG 4 AGENDA IN THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA”

CLOSING DATE: 31^st August 2021 at 11.00am Kenya Time or 12.00 hours South Africa time

Public Sector-Governance

Financing Agreement reference: 2100155036916

Project ID No.: P-Z1-K00-084

Country: South Africa

Project Title: APRM-ISP

BACKGROUND

The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) has received financing from the African Development Bank (AfDB) toward the cost of the APRM Institutional Support Project and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this grant as payment towards the procurement of an experienced Individual International Consultant to conduct a Targeted Review on the theme, “Salient issues under the Big 4 Agenda in the Republic of Kenya”.

OBJECTIVES

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

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:

• The Structure/Framework of the Report, a PowerPoint Presentation and the Key Highlights Paper on the theme on the 14^th day from the date of the contract.
• A Zero-Draft Report, a Power Point Presentation, and the Key Highlights Paper on the 28^th day from the date of the contract.
• The First Draft Report, a Power Point Presentation, and the Key Highlights Paper on the last day of the field mission.
• The Second Draft Report, a Power Point Presentation, and the Key Highlights Paper on the 14^th day from the date of completion of the field mission.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

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 Masters’ 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 Individual International Consultants to indicate their interest for the above-mentioned consultancy by providing the requisite information and documentation:

1. Full Curriculum Vitae with information on educational qualifications, professional experience, and expertise,
2. Proof of all academic and professional qualifications by submitting copies of relevant

Certificates and Testimonials.

3. Provide one relevant writing sample/published report demonstrating writing and research experience and skills.

The short-listing and the selection procedure shall be done in accordance with the African Development Bank’s “Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations”, dated October 2015, which is available on the Bank’s website at http:/www.afdb.org. Only shortlisted candidates will be issued with the Terms of Reference (TORs).

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.aprmau.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 must be submitted via email: [email protected] on or before 31^st August 2021 at 11.00am Kenya Time or 00 hours SA time . The EOI Shall be Opened on 31^st  August 2020 at 11.00 hours Kenya time or 12.00 .hours South Africa time.
2. Submission Title: PROCUREMENT NUMBER: EOI/APRM/TR/KE/AfDB/ 23/2021-EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR TARGETED REVIEW: INDIVIDUAL INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT “TO CONDUCT A REVIEW ON “SALIENT ISSUES UNDER THE BIG 4 AGENDA IN THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA”

Only bids submitted on time shall be accepted.

Procurement office

African Peer Review Mechanism

Private Bag x09, Halfway House, 1685

Physical Address: 230 15^th Street, Randjies Park, 1^st Floor

Midrand, South Africa

Tel: +27 11 256 3400/01/29

Fax: +27 256 3456

Submission   E-mail: [email protected]