Individual Consultant - Program Implementation Officer KDSP II KRA 2 (State Department for Devolution, Ref KE-SDD-547915-CS-INDV)

What is being bought

The State Department for Devolution is requesting expressions of interest from individual consultants to fill a Program Implementation Officer role supporting the NPCU on KRA 2 (Intergovernmental Coordination, Institutional Performance, and Human Resource Management) of the Second Kenya Devolution Support Program (KDSP II). The assignment is a monthly-rate individual consultancy; location is Nairobi, Kenya (Teleposta Towers, Kenyatta Avenue).

Key facts

Closing

Thu 12 Nov 2026, 11:00 am
Deadline for submission of expression of interest, 11:00 East African time, per notice and portal. D1 p.2

Bid / tender security

Not stated in the documents we reviewed Not stated D1 p.2

Tender fee

Not stated in the documents we reviewed Not stated D1 p.2

Site visit

Not stated in the documents we reviewed Not stated D2 p.1

Pre-bid meeting

Not stated in the documents we reviewed Not stated D2 p.1

Reserved for

Not stated in the documents we reviewed Not stated P

Contract value

Remuneration is a monthly rate to be negotiated with the successful candidate, based on national competitive rates; no total contract value is stated. D2 p.5

Tender opening

Not stated in the documents we reviewed Not stated D1 p.2

Tender validity

Not stated in the documents we reviewed Not stated D1 p.2

Who can apply

• Eligible individual consultants may submit expressions of interest. D1 p.2

Application checklist

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Required from every bidder

• Expression of interest must be in written form and accompanied by copies of CVs and copies of relevant documents and testimonials/recommendations, including academic and professional qualifications and registration/licensing certificates. D1 p.2

Experience, licences and financial capacity

Technical

• Master's degree in Public Policy/Administration, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Education, Economics, Leadership, Governance, or other relevant fields from a recognized institution. D2 p.4
• Membership in good standing with an HRM professional body such as the Institute of Human Resource Management. D2 p.4
• At least five years' experience working in the Public Sector in Kenya, including work with national and county government on HRM reforms, collaboration with international organizations, and donor-funded projects. D2 p.4
• Experience working with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS). D2 p.4
• Strong computer and communication skills with working knowledge of MS Office, MS Project and other relevant software; fluency in written and oral English and Kiswahili. D2 p.4

How and where to submit

• Expression of interest must be delivered in a plain sealed envelope clearly marked with the assignment title and reference No. KE-SDD-547915-CS-INDV, addressed to The Principal Secretary, State Department for Devolution, P.O. Box 30004 - 00100 Nairobi, Attention: Program Coordinator KDSPII. D1 p.2
• Delivery modalities: deposit in the Tender Box on 5th Floor Teleposta Towers, Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi, or send by email to secondkdsp@gmail.com. The notice also says the EOI may be addressed in person or by e-mail. D1 p.2
• Portal record lists electronic submission and written (physical/hard copy) submission as methods; the notice requires written form. P

What the addenda changed

• No addenda were provided in the material reviewed. Not stated P

Not covered in the documents we reviewed

• Bid or EOI validity period
• Whether an evaluation or shortlisting timeline applies
• Any tender or application fee
• Site visit or pre-EOI meeting requirements
• Opening date and time for EOIs
• Full TOR selection criteria and scoring, referenced in D1 but not in the pages provided
• Contract duration and total value
• Any addenda after the original notice

Terms explained

Expression of Interest (EOI)

A written statement of interest and qualifications submitted in response to the notice, used to shortlist consultants.

Individual Consultant

A consultant engaged personally, not as a firm, selected on individual experience and qualifications.

TOR

Terms of Reference: the document setting out the assignment scope, duties, and qualifications.

AGPO

Affirmative action groups (youth, women, persons with disability) that may be given reserved procurement opportunities; not reserved here.

NPCU

National Project Coordinating Unit, responsible for day-to-day KDSP II operations.

IPF

Investment Project Financing, the World Bank funding channel used for this assignment.

DLI

Disbursement Linked Indicator, a result measure tied to World Bank payments.