Vacancy title:
2 Power Engineering ConsultantsReference No: KE-MOE-51136-CS-INDV

Jobs at:
MINISTRY OF ENERGY

Deadline of this Job:
April 25, 2018 at 10.00 hours EA Time

Duty Station:
Nairobi, Kenya

JOB DETAILS:
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)THE KENYA ELECTRICITY MODERNIZATION PROJECT
Reference No: KE-MOE-51136-CS-INDV
Credit No: 55870 KE
Project ID No: P105037
The Government of Kenya (GoK) in conjunction with the Implementing Agencies is implementing the KenyaElectricity Modernization Project (KEMP) whose development objectives are: (a) to increase access to electricity;( b) to improve reliability of electricity service; and (c) to strengthen Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC)financial situation.

The project has four Components, namely:

•  Component A: Improvement of Service Delivery and Reliability
  
• Component B: Revenue Protection Program;
  
• Component C: Electrification Program; and
  
• Component D: Technical Assistance and Capacity Building

The implementing agencies for KEMP are Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC), the Rural Electrification Authority (REA); and the Ministry of Energy (MOE). MOE is responsible for implementation of the activities under Component D. The project is funded by World Bank under IDA CR 55870.

GOK intends to achieve universal access by the year 2020. As part of its effort towards this end, the Ministry hasapplied part of the funding under Component D of KEMP to develop a National Electrification Strategy (KNES).A Least Cost Geospatial Electrification Plan for grid and off-grid roll-out in support of this Strategy has also been completed with the support of the Bank.MOE requires to recruit two Power Engineering Consultants (individual consultants) to assist in implementingthese ongoing projects by providing technical expertise as well as in the preparation of future electricity infrastructure expansion. The consultancy will run for Twenty-Four monthsThe detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following websitehttp://www.energy.go.ke/The Ministry of Energy now invites eligible individual consultants ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The short listing criteria is:

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

•  At least a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university;
  
• Be Registered as a Professional Engineer;
  
• At least I5 years’ experience in power systems planning, operation in a power utility or in the energy field of a government ministry;
  
• At least five years’ experience working in similar assignments with Donor Funded projects;
  
• Knowledge of, andpreferably demonstrable relationships with energy sector stakeholders in Kenya
  
• Experience working with and managing consultants;
  
• Must have a working knowledge of economic and financial analysis including project evaluation and monitoring; and
  
• Computer skills in power systems operation and planning.

Consultants will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank's Guidelines: Selectionand Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (January 2011 revised July 2014). The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraphs 1.9, 1.12 and 1.13(d) of the World Bank's Consultants Guidelines on conflict of interest.

Job application procedure
Complete Expressions of Interest documents in plain sealed envelopes with consultancy reference and nameclearly marked on top should be delivered to the address below or placed in the tender box at our offices on the 24th floor, Nyayo House, Kenyatta Avenue in person, or by mail, by April 25, 2018 at 10.00 hours EA Time.

The Principal Secretary,
Ministry of Energy
Attn: Head of Supply Chain Management Services
P.O. Box 30582, Nairobi, Kenya
Code: 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +25420 3310112 Ext.270
E-mail: kemp.p120014@gmail.com
Further information can be obtained from kemp.p120014@gn1ail.com .