TERMS OF REFERENCE
1.0 Introduction
Concern Worldwide is an Irish International humanitarian organization driven by the vision of ending extreme poverty whatever it takes. The organization has operated for over 50 years fighting poverty globally.In Kenya, Concern Worldwide has been in operation since 2002 and currently works with communities in five counties. In order to contribute to ending extreme poverty among ASAL communities, the organization focuses on four key sectors which include Livelihoods/WASH, Health and Nutrition, Education and Governance and Advocacy. Concern has been supporting communities in Marsabit since 2008 to date. Marsabit County suffers from perennial inadequate water access a situation attributed to the area’s geographical location in an arid context with no permanent surface water sources and frequent occurrence of drought limiting any meaningful ground water recharge and rainwater harvesting.
2.0 Project Background
Marsabit County has a population of 459,785 people. The main economic activity of the population is pastoralism with minority practicing agro-pastoralism in parts of Moyale and Marsabit Central. Livestock production contributes 80% of income in Pastoral livelihood zones, 16% rely on Agro pastoral activities and 3% rely on other livelihood activities such as formal employment/fishing along Lake Turkana.[1] The County faces water scarcity largely attributed to aridity and frequent drought occurrence affecting rainfall and ultimately replenishment of water resources. Only 46.4% of the population have access to safe water and just 42.9 % have access to safe sanitation.[2] The Water sources in the County are varied with 39.7% of population relying on boreholes, 20.6% on shallow wells, and 22.1% on water pans, 5.9% seasonal rivers and 8.8% springs among other sources.[3] Due to this perennial water scarcity, the County Government of Marsabit and partners have continually sought to support the water sector in its bid to avail adequate and safe water to its population.
Concern Worldwide in Kenya is implementing grant from DANIDA through the Government of Kenya’s Water Sector Trust Fund (WATERFUND) for the implementation of Sustainable Management and Access to Water and Sanitation in the ASALS Programme (SWASAP) call 2 in Moyale Sub-County. The integrated project aims to address gaps in Water Access, Sanitation and Water Resource Management among targeted communities in the sub-county through improved water infrastructure and water resources management. The overarching goal of the programme is to contribute to increased community resilience and adaptation to climate change through sustainable, peaceful use of natural resources including improved access to water and sanitation services in the target ASAL Counties. Concern Worldwide in partnership with the County Government of Marsabit therefore seeks to contribute to improving the water and sanitation situation in the target locations. The specific interventions include rehabilitation and augmentation of water supply schemes in each of the sites and enhancing rainwater harvesting through improved storage capacities of proposed water pans each of which is proposed to hold at least 30,000m3 of water.
2.1 Project Area
The projects area is Marsabit County, Moyale Sub-County,Sololo Ward, Sololo Ramata and Dabel Villages.
3.0 The Consultancy Assignment
The main objective of the assignment is to carryout detailed engineering design of the named water facilities and preparation of tender documents in line with project documents proposed water supply technology options.
3.1 Scope of Work
- Assessment of proposed site and where applicable, existing infrastructure
- Conduct engineering site Surveys
- Detailed scheme layout
- Topographic survey profiles
- Hydraulic design of transmission mains and distribution network and hydraulic structures as per the proposed works
- Preparation of detailed engineering design of the water system.
- Preparation of Engineering/ technical drawings
- Preparation of Engineers Estimates using standard bills of quantities in-line with proposed works
- Preparation of Technical Specifications for construction works
- Preparation of tender documents for construction of the works.
- Preparation of Detailed Implementation schedule.
- Schedule of equipment.
- Submission of draft design documents for review by Concern Worldwide and WATERFUND.
3.2 Outputs
The expected out puts from this consultancy assignment include the following that must be prepared in line with Kenya’s Ministry of Water and Irrigation (MWI) Design Manual and approved by Concern Worldwide, Department of Water and WATERFUND:
- An approved detailed Design Report
- Approved technical Drawings
- Approved Bills of Quantities with engineers Estimates
- Approved Tender Dossiers including Bills of Quantities, drawings and proposed construction schedules.
4.0 Duration of the Assignment
The Consultant shall provide a work plan for the proposed duration of the assignment not exceeding ten (10) days. This shall be detailed to scoping/desk reviews, Field activities and reports development (Draft, review and final a submissions). This shall be based on each water facility.
How to apply
Interested consultants should request for a detailed TOR/Request for Proposal document from the following email address: [email protected] with the subject of the email as “RFP CONCERN/SR112062/2025/06- Detailed Technical Design-Moyale” by Friday 13th June 2025
5.0 Submission of bid documents
The Proposals must be submitted and dropped in the tender box and those that cannot fit should be registered with the receptionist and stamped date and time of receipt not later than: Monday 16th June 2025 at 10.00 am.
The Proposal submission address is:
The Country Director, Concern Worldwide,
P.O. Box 13850 – 00800 Nairobi, Kenya
Junction of Westlands & Chameleon Avenue, Behind Park Inn Hotel, Westlands, Nairobi.
6.0 Concern Worldwide’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policies
Concern has an organizational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organization, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a consultancy opportunity with Concern Worldwide will be expected to adhere to Concern’s Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies while undertaking the proposed project. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to do consultancy work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, being hired as a consultant with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.
