Marine Fisheries and Socio-Economic Development Project: SESA AND MSP - Consultancy Services For Development Of The Strategic Environmental And Social Assessment (SESA) And Support On Marine Spatial Planning (MSP ) For Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED) Project

Project ID: P163980

Project Title: Marine Fisheries and Socio-Economic Development Project

Borrower Bid Reference: KE-MOALF-C1.1-2022-016-CS-QCBS

Published Date: 06-Dec-2022

Details:

Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy, Shipping and Maritime Affairs

State Department for Blue Economy and Fisheries

Credit No: 65400-KE: Project ID. No. 163980

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

CONSULTANCY SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION

REOI CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR SUPPORT ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF KENYA MARINE SPATIAL PLANNING (MSP) AT KEMFSED PROJECT

Procurement/Contract Ref No.: KE-MOALF-C1.1-2022-016-CS-QCBS

1.0 PROJECT KEMFSED BACKGROUND

The Government of Kenya has received support from the World Bank towards the implementation of the Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socioeconomic Development Project (KEMFSED). The KEMFSED project covers a period of 5 years. The Project Development Objective is to improve management of priority fisheries and mariculture and strengthen access to complimentary livelihoods in coastal communities. The implementing agency will be the State Department for Blue Economy & Fisheries the (SDBE&F) on behalf of the Government of Kenya. Five (5) counties along the Coast have been selected to be beneficiaries for the project namely Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Tana River and Lamu. KEMFSED Project seeks to empower coastal communities to improve management of priority fisheries, mariculture, and strengthen access to complementary livelihood activities.

The project is comprised of the following three components:

1.Component 1: Governance and Management of Marine Fisheries will focus on improving the management of marine fisheries in Kenyan waters. In furtherance of the same PDO, fisheries governance interventions will be promoted through strengthened co-management of nearshore fisheries, and infrastructure development to support the management of fisheries at both the national and county levels.

2. Component 2: Coastal Community Empowerment and Livelihoods will contribute to the PDO by strengthening livelihoods in coastal communities through a combination of technical and financial support for the implementation of livelihood, social welfare, and environmental subprojects; provision of scholarship grants and complementary capacity-building and mentoring of beneficiaries;

3. Component 3: Project Management this Component will finance support for project management at both national and county levels to ensure coordinated and timely execution of project activities.

2.0 OBJECTIVE OF ASSIGNMENT:

The consultancy will support the activities of Component 1 and Subcomponent 1.1 of Improve governance in the marine sector. Since MSP process requires extensive stakeholder consultations, negotiations and technical expertise, the project is seeking expert consultant services for the development of Kenya’s MSP process.  This consultancy will work in close collaboration with the Government of Kenya MSP team, relevant partners (TNC) and local stakeholders. 

The Marine Spatial Planning Consultant (firm) is expected to provide technical, legal, scientific and other themes, support in the development of MSP process for Kenya. The consultant will deliver a National Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) also called Sustainable Ocean Plan (SOP) for both near shore and EEZ waters.  

The main objectives of this consultancy are:

• To lead and coordinate with the government, partners and stakeholders the Kenya MSP process and deliver a National Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) for both near shore and EEZ waters;
• To lead capacity development for the enhancement of technical skills needed to support the development of an integrated marine spatial plan and to sustain marine spatial planning as a core function of managing the Blue Economy space in Kenya; and
• To support the stakeholder engagement for an effective communication and participation of the different sectors and stakeholders in all MSP process and phases

3.0 SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The Consultant will implement the following TASKS for the Preparatory, Planning Phases and consultation phases of the MSP process in Kenya

1. Advisory and technical services to MSP Secretariat - Provide Support to the Governance structure and MSP Secretariat and committees. 
2. Stakeholder Engagement Framework/Strategy - Support and lead stakeholder engagement
3. Develop and proposed a detailed regulatory framework, review and propose the changes needed for a successful MSP process, collaboration among institutions, and approval of the MSP
4. Develop a Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA) to inform Kenya’s MSP process. 
5. Data Collection-GIS-Information system - Undertake a desk review of all related documentation for MSP in Kenya.
6. Planning and zoning - This task is related to the EEZ and near shore.
7. Preparation of the MMP - The Consultant is expected to finalize the MSP in accordance with feedback from the consultative process.
8. Capacity Building - Increased capacity building in MSP and MMP implementation for all members of the governance structure, State Department, Counties, KEMFSED team.
9. Submission of final SESA, MSP process framework, MMP, manuals and other outputs - The Consultant will prepare the final documents and outputs according to agreed format, content and best quality. 

4.0 REPORTING REQUIREMENT

The technical supervision and approvals for this consultancy will be made by KEMFSED, SDBE&F and KeFS through the MSP Component lead at Project and at all participating counties. The consultant will provide an update on a monthly basis with regards to progress.

5.0 DURATION AND ARRANGEMENT OF THE ASSIGNMENT

Overall timeframe for the assignment is 24 months from contract signing. The contract will be undertaken ensuring full consistency with the Terms of References (TOR) that is referred to in the Request for Expression of Interest (REOI).

6.0 TERMS OF REFERENCES:

Detailed TOR for the assignment can be: a) found on the following website: http/www.kemfsed.org or www.worldbank.org  b) requested by sending an email to: info@kemfsed.org or c) obtained at the address given below.  

The Ministry through the SDBE&F - KEMFSED now invites eligible consulting firms (consultants) to express 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. Shortlisting criteria include at least two similar assignments undertaken in the last ten (10) years, experience in similar conditions – Developing Economies and availability of skills among the staff.  

The attention of interested consultants is drawn to Section III paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers Fourth Edition 2020 (Procurement Regulations) setting forth the World Bank ‘s policy on conflict of interest.

The consultant firm will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection – QCBS method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below Monday to Friday during office hours 0800 to 1700 hours.

Expressions of Interest clearly marked on top REOI Consultancy Services For Support On Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) For Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED) Project Procurement/Contract Ref No.: KE-MOALF-C1.1-2022-016-CS-QCBS MUST be delivered in written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail or placed in the tender box located at Ngong Road Maktaba Kuu Building Mezzanine Floor project office Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socio Economic Development (KEMFSED) Project on or before 20th December, 2022 by 11.00AM (EAT).

Organization/Department: MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES

Name: Patrick Kiara

Address: P.O. Box 30028-00100 Nairobi

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Country: Kenya

Phone: +254722336493

Email: patrick.kiarahs@gmail.com

Website: http://www.kilimo.go.ke