Ministry Of Education
Education Iii Project - Strengthening and Expanding Access To Appropriate Secondary Education and Skills Acquisition
Request For Expression of Interest - Consultancy Services
1. Background
This request for expression of interest follows the General Procurement Notice for this project that appeared in Development Business No 629 of 3Ot April 2004
The Government of the Republic of Kenya has received financing from the African Development Bank
(ADB) towards the cost of the Education III Project — Strengthening and Expanding Access to Appropriate Secondary Education and Skills Acquisition, and intends to use part of the proceeds of the grant to cover eligible payments under the contract for supply of consultancy services for a national survey on Special Needs Education (SNE) in special and integrated secondary schools in Kenya.
2. Scope
The national survey aims at establishing the status of SNE in 10 Special and 64 integrated secondary schools, identify gaps and make recommendations for interventions.
The assignment is expected to be completed within a maximum of 20 days. The objectives of the consultancy are:
- To establish the enrolment of learners by category of special need and disability, gender and form.
- To study the capacity and requirements of SNE teaching and technical support staff.
- To study the effectiveness and limitations of the Psycho-Assessment and Placement system of SNE learners.
- To assess the adequacy and quality of infrastructure, instructional materials and assistive devices.
- To assess the frequency and adequacy of Capitation and other grants allocated to the SNE programme at secondary education level.
- Propose recommendations for improving efficiency and accountability in the SNE programme.
3. Request for Expression of Interest
The Ministry of Education now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services.
Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc).
Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications. Proof of legal existence and tax compliance should also be provided.
A consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the African Development Bank’s rules and procedures for the use of consultants.
Interested consultants
may obtain further information from Room 9, Jogoo “B” House, Harambee
Avenue, during normal working hours (Monday — Friday from 0800 to 1700
hours Kenya Local time).
Expressions of interest in plain sealed envelopes addressed to:-
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Education
Jogoo “B” House
Harambee Avenue
P.O. Box 30040 — 00100
Nairobi
Should be deposited in the tender box provided at the Ground Floor/Reception Area, Jogoo “B” House on or before 1200 hours on 22nd November, 2012.
Head, Supply Chain Management
For: Permanent Secretary
Source: joballfind.blogspot.com/, Date of Publication: November 13, 2012.