FSD Kenya Expression of Interest - Scoping and Development of a Land Information Management System for 2 Counties Jobs in Kenya
FSD Kenya Expression of Interest - Scoping and Development of a Land Information Management System for 2 Counties Jobs in Kenya
BackgroundFinancial Sector Deepening Kenya (FSD Kenya) is an independent trust promoting a green and inclusive digital economy by improving financial health for women and MSEs. Partnering with public and private sectors, FSD Kenya addresses challenges faced by low-income households and underserved groups. Funded by entities like UK International Development, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, FSD Kenya focuses on sustainable financial solutions, systemic change, and has launched programs such as the Affordable Housing Program and supported Makueni County's revenue and land information management systems.
Objectives
Support two counties in developing or enhancing a County Electronic Land Information Management System (C-LIMS) to digitize land transactions, improve revenue collection, and manage development applications. The C-LIMS will provide accurate land information via a GIS database, aiding policy formulation and decision-making. It aims to enhance service delivery, tenure security, and sustainable land use. Initial tasks include conducting a needs assessment and feasibility evaluation, followed by developing a scalable pilot system that can be incrementally enhanced as more data and funding become available.
Scope of Work
Scoping Mission – approximately 3 months
The scoping mission aims to assess user needs and the feasibility of developing a pilot County Land
Information Management System (C-LIMS) aligned with each county's aspirations, as well as evaluate the availability and quality of data and organizational capacity for C-LIMS development.
Policy and Legal Framework:
Review existing and pending policies, guidelines, and laws for digitizing county revenue collection and development application management.
Understand linkages between county and national functions in e-conveyancing and land registration.
Land Records and Register:
Assess the availability and status of county land records, including ownership data disaggregated by gender.
Revenue Collection:
Evaluate the status of the county valuation roll, revenue collected in previous years, and expected future revenue.
Examine current billing and collection processes for county revenue streams (e.g., rates, licenses).
Geospatial Data:
Assess the availability of maps and geospatial data and the ease of capturing land data in a geodatabase.
How to Apply
Consultants interested in this opportunity are encouraged to submit their Expressions of Interest by Monday, August 12, 2024, at 4:00 PM via email to tenders@fsdkenya.org.
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