Kenya Red Cross Call for Consultancy

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.

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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.

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National Technical Manager Job in Chemonics Kenya

Chemonics International Inc., a leading international consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., seeks experienced professionals for USAID’s Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET III), the world’s premier provider of high quality food security analysis and early warning. 

Created in response to the 1984 famines in East and West Africa, this $200 million, five-year activity (2012-2016) aims to collaborate with international, regional, and national partners to provide timely and rigorous early warning and analysis of potential, emerging, and/or evolving food security issues in order to inform appropriate humanitarian response.

 The project currently covers 31 countries, with plans to expand over the coming five-year phase. 

This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Chemonics International Inc. is looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world and demonstrate leadership, versatility, and integrity in their work. 

Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: KenyaNTM@gmail.com by Wednesday, May 16, 2012.

Position Description

The National Technical Manager (NTM) serves as the technical and administrative head of the Kenya office.

The NTM is responsible for activities in four areas:

• Efficient, focused food security monitoring, early warning analysis, and response planning, including maintaining a knowledge base composed of, at a minimum, livelihood zone profiles, commodity trade flow maps, sub-national seasonal monitoring calendars, and technical databases covering commodity prices, rainfall, agricultural production, population, historical assistance flows, and nutrition/health; and developing and updating seasonal monitoring plans;
• Effective communication of this analysis to partners and decision-makers through high quality reports and briefings;
• Capacity strengthening and network management, including collaborating with national, regional and international partners;
• Project administration and management, including regular reporting requirements;
• S/He will collaborate with a team of regional technical experts and other technical managers of the area. The NTM will be required to conduct regular field assessments of food security conditions and travel intensely within his/her country of posting, and some international travel in sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, and the United States may be required.

Qualifications

• At minimum, a Master’s degree in a discipline that is directly relevant to food security analysis
• At least five years of relevant country or regional experience in early warning/food security informationsystems, food security analysis, as well as other related fields;
• GIS applications and mapping skills;
• Excellent computer skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, coordinating with partners and stakeholders;
• Supervisory, management, and donor coordination experience; and
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills.
• Excellent command of English;
• Ability to speak local languages other than the national language will be an asset.

Only candidates qualified for the position will be contacted.

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Resident Engineer for Roads Jobs in Kenya

CAS Consultants Ltd, a busy firm of consulting Engineers based in Nairobi needs to fill the following posts:

Resident Engineer for Roads

Construction Supervision- 2 Posts

• University Degree B.Sc.(Civil Engineering) or equivalent
• Registered Engineer with Engineers Registration Board of Kenya or Equivalent
• A minimum of 15 Years practical post-qualification experience
• Extensive experience in Highway Design and Works Contract Administration
• A recent experience as a Resident Engineer on at least one Highway Project.

Send application and CV not exceeding five pages indicating education, key qualifications, experience, employment record as well as names and contacts of three referees to:

casconsult@africaonline.co.ke

or 

P.O.Box 20023-00200, 

Nairobi

or 

Drop at our offices in Nelleon Place,
Rhapta Road, Westlands, Nairobi
Tel. 1415240 or 0722829554

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