Kenya Forest Service ISO 9001: 2008 Certification Tender

Expression of Interest for ISO 9001:2008 Certification
 

Tender No. KFS/07/2011-2012
 

The Kenya Forest Service core mandate is to enhance conservation and sustainable management of forests and allied resources for environmental stability and social economic development. 

The institution wishes to improve its performance and align itself through a recognized world class service delivery standard to meet its customer’s requirements.

Kenya Forest Service has therefore embraced the ISO 9001:2008 standard process with a view of establishing an efficient Quality Management System that meets and exceeds customer and stakeholder expectations.

It is in this regard that we are seeking the services of a certification body to undertake an assessment of our readiness and consequently grant and issue a certificate for ISO 9001:2008.

To be eligible, the firms must meet the following minimum criteria:

1. Provide statutory registration documents i.e Copies of PIN, VAT Reg., Cert. of Incorporation/Reg., Tax clearance certificate , Physical address and telephone contact.
2. Provide evidence of having undertaken such certification services before in at least five national organization within the last five years.
3. Copy of accreditation certificate and schedule of areas allowed to issue certificate.
4. Demonstrate financial and organizational strengths by attaching audited accounts for the last three years.
5. Provide C.Vs of Key Personnel expected to take a leading roles in the certification process.
6. Experience in Natural Resources related field will be an added advantage.

N.B Shortlisted firms will be invited to submit a detailed technical and financial proposal.

Interested and eligible firms may contact the Head Supply Chain Management, Kenya Forest Service for any clarification on the EOI.
 

Expression of interest must be delivered to the address below on or before 12.noon on 22nd May 2012 clearly marked, TENDER NO “KFS//07/2011-2012; “EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFICATION” Do not open before 12.00 noon on 22nd May 2012.
 

Completed EOI documents should be addressed to:
 

Director
Kenya Forest Service
P.O. Box 30513 – 00100
Nairobi
 

or be deposited in the tender box located at the ground floor reception area Kenya Forest Service
Headquarter, off Kiambu Road on or before 22nd May 2012 at 12.noon. 

Late EOI documents shall not be accepted. 

Expression of interest documents shall be opened immediately thereafter
in the main boardroom in the presence of bidders who may choose to attend.

Kenya Red Cross Society - Consulting Services in Physical Planning, Land Survey and Investment Projections for the Mulanjo Farm along Tana River

Call for Consultancy
 

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) is one of the largest humanitarian organisations in Kenya, created in 1965 through an Act of Parliament, Cap 256 of the Laws of Kenya. 

As a voluntary organisation, the Society operates through a network of six Regions and 64 Branches countrywide. 

The Society is a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the largest humanitarian relief Movement represented in 187 countries worldwide. Its Vision is to be the most effective, most trusted and self-sustaining humanitarian organisation in Kenya.
 

The KRCS is currently seeking consulting services in Physical Planning, Land Survey and Investment Projections for the Mulanjo Farm along Tana River.

The Purpose of the consultancy

The Objective of this consultancy is to develop a comprehensive topographic survey and map out local details and positions of all salient features of the proposed farm at Mulanjo in Tana River County, for the purpose of planning and subsequent development of the land.
 

Deliverables

1. Topographic Survey data to be submitted electronically in AutoCAD format and in 3 hard copies.
2. Topographic – maps scale 1:1,000.
3. A contour Map with 0.5-meters contour Interval and scale at least 1:1,000.
4. Design Drawings (farm layout plan scale 1: 1,000) and bills of quantities for the land grading operation.
5. A comprehensive Mulanjo KRCS land use design and plan.
6. Land utilisation plan, indicating water and irrigation infrastructure, road network, farm structure etc. in relation to Topo-survey.
7. Three (3) comprehensive investment with financial forecast preferably in phases with an expansion plan.
8. The works requires that the company be duly registered by the Government and have duly qualified experts registered and licensed by the Government.
9. Duration: The assignment should be completed within 30 working days.
10. Annexes of critical analytical data.

Terms of Reference are available on the KRCS Website: www.kenyaredcross.org or a hard copy can be collected from the KRCS Headquarters at south C (Bellevue) Red Cross Road, off Popo Road, from Wednesday 09th May 2012; between 09:00am and 4:00pm.
 

Instruction to Bidders
 

Bidders must meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Attach a copy of current registration to their bid document.
2. A copy of certificate of Incorporation.
3. Copy of Tax compliance Certificate.
4. Have done works of similar nature and complexity in each of the last five years.
5. Produce of list of relevant technical personnel together with educational and technical certificates and CVs.

All bidders should also provide a technical and financial proposal in different envelopes clearly marked and enclosed and sealed in one plain Enveloped addressed as below:
 

Tender No. KRCDR097/12
The Chairman
Tender Committee
Kenya Red Cross Society
P.O Box 40712-00100
Nairobi.
 

The applications should be submitted not later than 18th May 2012, 12:00 noon and should be placed in the Tender Box at the Main reception of the Kenya Red Cross Society Head office in South C, Nairobi. Upon submission, bidders must record their details in the Tender Book on the Tender Box.
 

All participants are also invited to attend the tender opening at 12:30pm on 18th May; 2012, at the Kenya Red Cross Society Head Office, third floor boardroom.

USAID - Project Management Specialist, Agricultural Markets and Value Chains Job in Kenya

Project Management Specialist, Agricultural Markets and Value Chains

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) East Africa Mission seeks to fill the position of Project Management Specialist, Agricultural Markets and Value Chains in its Office of Regional Economic Growth and Integration (REGI). 

The position is open to qualified Kenyan citizens and is based in Nairobi. The selected candidate will be required to travel within the East Africa region.

Basic Function of the Position:

• As a member of the Agriculture and Food Security Team in REGI, the incumbent will assist in the development and management of projects funded through the Feed the Future Initiative, designed to address increased market opportunities, and enhanced trade flows of targeted staple food commodities along principal transit corridors in East Africa. 
• He/she will provide analytical and knowledge support; ensure coordination and leverage with other technical programs; provide technical support services to African regional partners and USAID bilateral missions; represent USAID with partners and with representatives of governments and regional organizations; and perform a range of other tasks as required.

Required Qualifications:

Any application that does not meet the minimum requirements stated below will not be evaluated. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. 

 

If you have not been contacted within one month from the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.

• Education: A Master’s degree in agricultural marketing, agribusiness, agricultural economics, business administration, international development, or a closely related field.
• Prior Work Experience (40% of evaluation criteria): 
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in implementing development programs, managing donor programs and/or working in the development sector. 
• Proven ability to implement programs in a developing country that result in increased agricultural market competitiveness and private-sector-led growth.
•  Demonstrated ability to broker alliances between the public and private sectors, and to ensure that trade policies incorporate the private sector perspective.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent English is required. The applicant must demonstrate ability to prepare well-written reports in English.
• Knowledge (30% of evaluation criteria): Thorough understanding of the key challenges faced in East Africa, and a proven ability to develop and implement innovative solutions to such challenges. 
• Proven ability to support market-driven solutions in the planning and development efforts of public sector officials, particularly regional economic communities, such as East Africa Community and Common Market for Eastern & Southern Africa.
• Skills and Abilities (30% of evaluation criteria): High quality organizational, interpersonal, planning, writing, and oral communication skills; self-motivation and the ability to work independently in an efficient and timely manner; analytical and problem solving skills; and ability to work in a cooperative, team-oriented manner. 
• Ability to shepherd projects in various stages of design and implementation. 
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships across cultures, on teams, and with a broad range of development partners.

Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit their application, together with a detailed curriculum vitae/resume and copies of all relevant certificates to:

A written test will be administered as part of the interview process.

For a complete position description, please visit http://kenya.usaid.gov/employment-opportunities.
 

The Human Resources Office, 

USAID/Kenya, 

P.O. Box 629, Village Market 00621, 

Nairobi, Kenya

Re: Project Management Specialist, Agricultural Markets & Value Chains

All applications must reach the USAID Human Resources Office by COB MAY 30, 2012

USAID - Project Management Specialist Job in Kenya

Project Management Specialist, Agricultural Statistics, Technology, And Innovation

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) East Africa Mission seeks to fill the position of Project Management Specialist, Agricultural Statistics, Technology, and Innovation in its Office of Regional Economic Growth and Integration (REGI). 

The position is open to qualified Kenyan citizens and is based in Nairobi. The selected candidate will be required to travel within the East Africa region.

Basic Function of the Position:

• As a member of the Agriculture and Food Security Team in REGI, the incumbent will provide analytical, statistical, and knowledge support to keep the evidence base up-to-date, and to compile evidence of outcomes and impact. 
• He/she will draw both on published data sources and on the work of REGI’s partners, and will produce analyzed charts, tables, and other outputs. 
• In addition, he/she will keep abreast of the literature on innovations in agricultural technology relevant to the region, and promote innovations that show promise to improve regional food security. 
• The incumbent will assist in the development and management of regional programs funded through the Feed the Future Initiative. 
• He/she will provide technical support services to African regional partners and USAID bilateral missions; represent USAID with partners and with representatives of governments and regional organizations; and perform a range of other tasks as required.

Required Qualifications:

Any application that does not meet the minimum requirements stated below will not be evaluated. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. 

If you have not been contacted within one month from the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.

• Education: A Master’s degree in an agricultural discipline such as agricultural statistics, agricultural economics, agronomy, agribusiness, or a related field, is required.
• Prior Work Experience (40% of evaluation criteria): A minimum of five (5) years of working experience with organizations directly involved in agricultural research, extension, nutrition education, agribusiness, etc., is required.
• The position requires knowledge of, and practical skills in, statistical analysis, including familiarity with at least one statistical analysis package.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is required. The applicant must demonstrate ability to prepare well-written reports in English.
• Knowledge (40% of evaluation criteria): The incumbent must have a good knowledge of the institutions in East Africa involved with agricultural research, extension, and statistics. 
• He/she should have demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with public and private sector partners to leverage investments in agricultural development.
• Skills and Abilities (30% of evaluation criteria): The incumbent must have good oral presentation and writing skills. 
• He/she must be able to summarize complex quantitative information from multiple sources in graphs and tables, and combine it with text to clearly explain the underlying reality. 
• He/she must demonstrate ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships across cultures, on teams, and with a broad range of institutional partners.

A written test will be administered as part of the interview process.

For a complete position description, please visit http://kenya.usaid.gov/employment-opportunities.

Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit their application, together with a detailed curriculum vitae/resume and copies of all relevant certificates to:

The Human Resources Office, USAID/Kenya, 

P.O. Box 629, Village Market 00621, 

Nairobi, Kenya

Re: Project Management Specialist, Agricultural Statistics, Technology, & Innovation

All applications must reach the USAID HR Office by COB MAY 30, 2012