1. Background
UNDP Kenya and Development Partners have established a Civil Society Democratic Governance (CSDG) Facility (also known as “Amkeni WaKenya” or “The Facility”), under the UNDP Country Programme Action Plan.
The CSDG Facility, under the Democratic Governance Unit, has an objective to support the country in its efforts to uphold democratic governance, human rights and the rule of law through enhanced empowerment of the people and strengthening of relevant governance institutions.
This objective demands a focus on improved capacity of citizens to demand application of the law, upholding of basic rights of citizens, access to justice, promoting participation and inclusiveness, and ensuring the government’s accountability to citizens through the entrenchment of democratic governance in the country.
The Facility aims at providing support to civil society organizations working on the demand side of promoting democratic governance, and the protection and promotion of human rights in Kenya.
2. The Task
Amkeni WaKenya is seeking Consultancy firm to undertake a Mid-Term Review of the Amkeni
WaKenya Programme for the period between July 2008 and December 2011.
This evaluation will entail a desk review, as well as visit to grantees across Kenya to measure, evaluate and ascertain the level of engagement, impact, implementation plans of partners, and whether these reflect value for money
3. Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Qualification requirements for the Consultancy Firm
UNDP Kenya and Development Partners have established a Civil Society Democratic Governance (CSDG) Facility (also known as “Amkeni WaKenya” or “The Facility”), under the UNDP Country Programme Action Plan.
The CSDG Facility, under the Democratic Governance Unit, has an objective to support the country in its efforts to uphold democratic governance, human rights and the rule of law through enhanced empowerment of the people and strengthening of relevant governance institutions.
This objective demands a focus on improved capacity of citizens to demand application of the law, upholding of basic rights of citizens, access to justice, promoting participation and inclusiveness, and ensuring the government’s accountability to citizens through the entrenchment of democratic governance in the country.
The Facility aims at providing support to civil society organizations working on the demand side of promoting democratic governance, and the protection and promotion of human rights in Kenya.
2. The Task
Amkeni WaKenya is seeking Consultancy firm to undertake a Mid-Term Review of the Amkeni
WaKenya Programme for the period between July 2008 and December 2011.
This evaluation will entail a desk review, as well as visit to grantees across Kenya to measure, evaluate and ascertain the level of engagement, impact, implementation plans of partners, and whether these reflect value for money
3. Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Qualification requirements for the Consultancy Firm
- A minimum of five (5) years of solid experience in undertaking evaluations and impact assessments of large scale donor-funded projects preferably in the field of democratic governance in Kenya or East African region
Designate a Lead Consultant with the following qualifications:
- A PhD in social sciences or a Master’s degree in political science, law or social sciences with ten (10) years post qualification experience in the relevant field.
Designate an evaluation team to work under the Lead Consultant with good credentials and qualifications in the following areas:
- Masters degree in Law, political science, public administration or social sciences
- At least 7 years of professional experience in the area of democratic governance
4. Duration of the consultancy
The Consultancy runs for a period of 45 Working days from the date of contracting.
Application Procedure
Interested and qualified consulting firm should submit their Expression of Interest document
containing the following documents:
The Consultancy runs for a period of 45 Working days from the date of contracting.
Application Procedure
Interested and qualified consulting firm should submit their Expression of Interest document
containing the following documents:
- A Technical Proposal- detailing how the consultant proposes to undertake the consultancy
- A Financial Proposal- providing a breakdown of consultancy fees, costs and estimate of expenses
- A profile of the Consultant Firm
- Detailed CVs of the Lead Consultant and members of the Evaluation Team as designated by the Consultant Firm
The Expression of Interest document should be submitted in one sealed envelope marked “Amkeni WaKenya Mid-Term Review” to:
The Programme Manager
Amkeni WaKenya
Mayfair Suites, Parklands Rd
P.O. Box 30218 - 00100
Nairobi
The Expression of Interest Documents should reach us on or before 19th January, 2012.
The full Terms of Reference (TOR) and requirements can be viewed by visiting the UNDP website:
www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements and the Amkeni WaKenya website:
www.amkeniwakenya.org/index.php/procurements
The Programme Manager
Amkeni WaKenya
Mayfair Suites, Parklands Rd
P.O. Box 30218 - 00100
Nairobi
The Expression of Interest Documents should reach us on or before 19th January, 2012.
The full Terms of Reference (TOR) and requirements can be viewed by visiting the UNDP website:
www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements and the Amkeni WaKenya website:
www.amkeniwakenya.org/index.php/procurements
