UN-Habitat CFPs to Strengthen Capacity for Data Collection and Information Management in Kenya

UN-Habitat CFPs to Strengthen Capacity for Data Collection and Information Management in Kenya

The purpose of the Call for Proposal is to solicit interest from existing or prospective Implementing Partners that wish to participate in UN-Habitat operation and contribute complementary resources (human resources, knowledge, funds, in-kind contributions, supplies and/or equipment) to achieving common objectives as outlined below and subsequently agreed in an Agreement of Cooperation

Strengthening Capacity for Data Collection and Information Management in the six JKP Counties of Kenya (Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Taita Taveta and Tana River) through establishing a GIS and data system and building capacity of county staff on data management

Size of grant: USD 139,500

Purpose of CFP:

This Call for Proposal (CFP) seeks to identify a suitable implementing partner that will support the county governments of Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Taita Taveta and Tana River to strengthen their capacity for data collection and information management through establishing a GIS and data system and building capacity of county staff on data management.

Submission Start Date: 09 December 2022

Submission Deadline Date and time: 30 December 2022

Submission Email: Jeremiah.Ougo@un.org with copies to Ahmed.Mohamed@un.org

Project Key Information

UN-Habitat Project title: Strengthening Capacity for Data Collection and Information Management in the six JKP Counties of Kenya (Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Taita Taveta and Tana River) through establishing a GIS and data system and building capacity of county staff on data management
Locations: Six Counties forming the Jumuiya Ya Kaunti Za Pwani (JKP)

Town/City: Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Taita Taveta and Tana River

Country: Kenya

Anticipated start date: 1st February 2023

Estimated duration of project in calendar months: 17 months

Maximum proposed value in US$: 139,500

Lead Organization Unit: UN-Habitat, Regional Office for Africa (ROAF)

Brief Background of the Project

(State the purpose, main goal, and specific objectives of the project)

The GoBlue Project Result Area 2: Connecting People, Cities and the Ocean: Innovative Land-Sea Planning and Management for a Sustainable and Resilient Kenyan Coast is a EUR 7m project implemented by UN-Habitat and UNEP and signed between the EU and UN-Habitat (on behalf of both UNEP and UN Habitat) on 26 December 2020.

The Project aims at enhancing land-sea planning and management by addressing key socio-economic and environmental challenges while stimulating benefits from the blue economy.

Specific objectives of the project include: developing an integrated, ecosystem-based land-sea planning framework that guides all other spatial planning and management activities for sustainable use and conservation of the blue economy in Kenya’s 6 coastal counties - Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu, Taita Taveta and Tana River.

Under the coast regional economic block (JKP); enhancing technical and human capacity for integrated, ecosystem-based land-sea planning and management through capacity building interventions; and the implementation of pilot project activities in selected urban areas and communities of the six counties.

Through these activities, the Project lays the basis of and contributes to a sustainable blue economy in Kenya.

As part of strengthening capacity of the JKP counties to manage blue economy resources in a sustainable manner, the Go Blue Project seeks to Strengthen Capacity for Data Collection and Information Management in the six JKP Counties of Kenya (Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Taita Taveta and Tana River) through establishing a GIS and data system and building capacity of county staff on data management.

Main activities and outputs

The Implementing Partner will be undertaking the main activities in close supervision of the GoBlue Project Management Unit comprising of the Go Blue Project Manager, the Go Blue Project Urban Planning Expert and the Go Blue Project Marine Environment Expert as follows (but not limited to):

Activities

Establishing one (1) GIS data center at JKP regional level

Identifying a suitable location for a Regional GIS data centre at the JKP level in consultation with the JKP Secretariat based at Jumuiya House in Mombasa

Costing and purchasing relevant equipment for a GIS data centre at JKP level

Operationalizing the regional GIS data centre at JKP level

Establishing six (6) GIS data nodes in the counties

Connecting the six GIS data nodes to the regional GIS data centre at JKP level

Costing and purchasing relevant equipment for each of the six GIS data centers e.g., plotter, workstations, a network system etc.

Operationalizing the six GIS data nodes and ensuring connectivity and linkages with the JKP level data centre

Regular maintenance of the six GIS data centers on a need-basis, and through a standing contract with relevant IT company.

Organizing a full certified course on data and information for planning and management for selected relevant county staff and JKP Secretariat staff

Developing a curriculum and concept note for the full certified course

Selecting appropriate staff from counties and the JKP Secretariat to participate in course

In consultation with relevant stakeholders, facilitate and organize graduation session for trainees

Outputs

One (1) GIS data center at JKP regional level
Six (6) GIS data nodes in the counties

Training Manual for certified course on data and information for planning and management
Graduation List

Eligibility Criteria

Legal Status

Certificate of registration/incorporation i.e.,

Proof of registration in Country of Origin.

Proof of registration of Country of operation

Proof of country operational presence

Organization profile and details

Clear organization profile and structure of the organization indicating:

Organization’s vision, mission and objectives

Management structure

Members of the Governing Board and their Designations duly certified by the Corporate Secretary, or its equivalent document

Proof of membership to professional associations if any.

Financial Capacity

Audited company financial statements (balance sheet and income statement) and auditors report for the last two years

Exclusive bank account

Is the organization willing and able to have a separate bank account for the funds provided by UN-Habitat?

Integrity and Governance

The organization should complete and submit a signed Partner Declaration Form

Provide the profiles of the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Head of the Organization and Chief of Finance

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UN-Habitat CFPs to Strengthen Capacity for Data Collection and Information Management in Kenya