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EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY
LAKE VICTORIA BASIN COMMISSION

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT – LVBC/AfDB/IC/03/2023

CLERK OF WORKS

MULTINATIONAL LAKE VICTORIA MARITIME COMMUNICATIONS AND TRANSPORT PROJECT

Sector: Telecommunications
Financing Agreement Reference: 2100150036245 (Tanzania), 2100150036246 (Uganda)
Project ID No: P-Z1-GB0-021 (Tanzania), P-Z1-GB0-030 (Uganda)

The Governments of Tanzania and Uganda received financing from the African Development Bank towards the cost of the Multinational Lake Victoria Maritime Communications and Transport project, and intend to apply part of the agreed amount for these loans to payments under the contract for a Clerk of Works.

The EAC through the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) Secretariat is coordinating the implementation of the Multinational Lake Victoria Maritime Communications and Transport (MLVMCT) Project. This program is being implemented in Uganda and Tanzania for a remaining period of one (1) year, 6 months. The program addresses the maritime transportation and navigation safety intervention area and will contribute to the provision of safe, efficient, cheap and environmentally friendly transport links, and fishing activities that are essential to achieving the goals of poverty reduction and sustainable development.

Specifically, the project will establish a maritime communications system for safety on Lake Victoria, including the implementation of a Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres (MRCCs) and Search and Rescue (SAR) centres on the Lake Victoria, and develop East African Maritime Transport strategy.

Title of the Consultant: Clerk of Works
Reports to: Regional Project Coordinator
Duration of Contract: 1 Year, Renewable subject to performance appraisal and availability of funds

Duty Station: Mwanza, Tanzania.
1.0. Main purpose of the Assignment

• The main objective of this assignment is to monitor and evaluate of the construction of the regional MRCC in Mwanza in compliance with the approved plans and documents of the MRCC including ascertaining the quality control and quality assurance of the construction project based on approved designs and construction plans. In addition, the CoW shall carry out the day-to-day management and supervision, ensuring the overall efficiency and effectiveness of processes and activities undertaken to achieve timely delivery of the construction project. She/he will be providing technical assistance and sound advice to LVBC and the project participating Partner States including inputs to the development of the construction strategies as well as policies for future maintenance of the MRCC.

2.0. Duties and responsibilities

• To monitor and evaluate the construction of the MRCC including quality control, certify that the quality of works conforms to the specifications, norms, standards, drawings and plans;
• Provide sound technical advice to LVBC as well as to the project participating Partner States for the best value for money and most advantageous proposals on costs related to the actual construction of the MRCC;
• Maintain relevant construction records, prepare monthly and Quarterly reports, until final construction and handover these reports to LVBC;
• Develop a quick evaluation of the construction activities (prepare a checklist) and accomplish these checklists to show progress of the construction;
• Ensure that effective implementation, monitoring and supervision of the
• construction activities of the MRCC are carried out;
• Ascertain that effective quality control systems of the construction firm follow the rules and regulations of the Tanzania Construction Council;
• Supervise the testing of the materials and concrete pouring of all structures;
• Supervise the electrical, plumbing and mechanical works of the MRCC;
• Daily Reporting to the MRCC site committing 8 working hours per day and develop daily and weekly monitoring checklists for the construction of MRCC;
• Perform other tasks related to the project implementation as may requested by LVBC.

3.0. Qualification and experience
To be qualified for the position, the candidate must meet the minimum required qualifications and experience:

• Must have as a minimum, Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University, in Civil engineering /Structural /Construction Engineering or any other related field;
• Must be a registered or Chartered engineer with a Competent Authority recognised in Tanzania and well vast with construction industry in Tanzania.
• Must have at least 7 years’ experience in executing construction work activities at national or regional or international bodies;
• Demonstrable understanding of the Civil engineering/Construction Industry
• Must be computer literate in the use of MS Word, MS Excel, MS project and any other relevant computer applications;
• Fluent in English and knowledge of Swahili is an added advantage. However, official Communication and all Reports shall be in English language.

4.0. Skills and Competences

• Effective communication skills both written and oral. Concise report writing skills.
• Technical proficiency: Good understanding of and experience in civil engineering management, especially in Construction works and services. Proven ability in managing processes, people and coordination across implementing teams. Sound judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a range of issues/problems. High analytical skills. Be results oriented and proactive.
• Ethics and Integrity: Must be a person of proven honesty and integrity with no criminal record, maintain utmost professionalism, work ethics and confidentiality.
• Teamwork: Very good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.The Clerk of Works shall work in close collaboration with LVBC and project participating Partner States technical teams.

The LVBC now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (curriculum vitae, academic and professional certificates, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills, etc.).

Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s “Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations” dated October 2015, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org.

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours from 0900 to 1700 hours East African (EA) time.

Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 8th June 2023 at 1700 hours EA time and mention “EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR CLERK OF WORKS – LVBC/AFDB/IC/03/2023”.

Executive Secretary
East African Community,
Lake Victoria Basin Commission
Nyanza Regional Headquarters, 13th floor
Owuor Otiende Road, Off Kenyatta Highway
P. O. Box 1510 – 40100
Kisumu, KENYA
Telephone Number: +254 57 2023894/73, 2026344
E-mail: procurement@lvbcom.org and ndoto@lvbcom.org

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EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY
LAKE VICTORIA BASIN COMMISSION

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT – LVBC/AfDB/IC/02/2023

PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT

MULTINATIONAL LAKE VICTORIA MARITIME COMMUNICATIONS AND TRANSPORT PROJECT

Sector: Telecommunications
Financing Agreement Reference: 2100150036245 (Tanzania), 2100150036246 (Uganda)
Project ID No: P-Z1-GB0-021 (Tanzania), P-Z1-GB0-030 (Uganda)

The Governments of Tanzania and Uganda received financing from the African Development Bank towards the cost of the Multinational Lake Victoria Maritime Communications and Transport project, and intend to apply part of the agreed amount for these loans to payments under the contract for a Procurement Assistant.

The EAC through the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) Secretariat is coordinating the implementation of the Multinational Lake Victoria Maritime Communications and Transport (MLVMCT) Project. This program is being implemented in Uganda and Tanzania for a remaining period of one (1) year, 6 months. The program addresses the maritime transportation and navigation safety intervention area and will contribute to the provision of safe, efficient, cheap and environmentally friendly transport links, and fishing activities that are essential to achieving the goals of poverty reduction and sustainable development.

Specifically, the project will establish a maritime communications system for safety on Lake
Victoria, including the implementation of a Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres (MRCCs) and Search and Rescue (SAR) centres on the Lake Victoria, and develop East African Maritime Transport strategy.
Title of the Consultant: Procurement Assistant

Reports to : Regional Project Coordinator
Duration of Contract : 1 Year, Renewable subject to performance appraisal and availability of funds
Duty Station : LVBC, Kisumu with frequent reporting to PIU in Mwanza, Tanzania

1.0. Main purpose of the Assignment

• The main objective of this assignment is to carry out procurement of Goods, Works, Consultancy and Non-Consultancy Services in implementation of the MLVMCT project.

2.0. Duties and responsibilities

• Prepare bidding documents for procurement of goods, works, consulting and non-consulting services in accordance with the AfDB Procurement Framework.
• Initiate, prepare and update procurement plans in consultation with the National Implementing Agencies and Regional Project Coordinator and facilitate their implementation.
• Procure goods and services for the MLVMCT Project in line with the AfDB guidelines.
• Ensure timely coordination and collection of inputs for preparing terms of reference (TORs), technical specifications, statement of requirements and bidding documents.
• Track and monitor activities at all stages of the procurement process from start to contract completion and prepare regular procurement reports.
• Participate and provide technical guidance in evaluation of bids in accordance with the AfDB Procurement Framework.
• Prepare evaluation reports and recommendations for contract awards, including obtaining the necessary LVBC internal clearances and AfDB’s No-objection.
• Prepare and issue Specific Procurement Notices (SPN)
• Provide guidance on public bid opening sessions as well as providing clarifications where necessary.
• Participate in contract negotiations and preparing minutes
• Draft contracts for No Objection and coordinate their signing.
• Raising of Local Purchase Orders.
• Maintaining records, filing, and ensuring safe custody of all procurement records.
• Prepare periodic reports on procurement activities in MLVMCT Project
• Attend to procurement queries, disputes and complaints.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Regional Project Coordinator.

3.0. Qualification and experience
To be qualified for the position, the candidate must meet the minimum required qualifications and experience:

• Must have a degree from a recognized University, in Procurement, Management, Economics, Business Administration, or any other related field.
• Must have at least 5 years’ experience in executing public procurement activities at national, regional or international bodies.
• Demonstrable understanding of the public procurement laws.
• Must be computer literate in the use of Procurement Application systems, use of MS Word, Excel and any other applications.
• Professional qualification such as CIPS, or other equivalent recognised professional procurement qualification is an added advantage.
• Significant working knowledge with Multilateral Development Bank funded projects is an added advantage.

4.0. Skills and Competences

• Effective communication skills both written and oral. Concise report writing skills.
• Technical proficiency: Good understanding of and experience in procurement management, especially in Multilateral Development Banks’ projects. Proven ability in managing processes, people and coordination across implementing teams. Good working knowledge of procurement regulations/contract law. Good negotiating skills to shape and influence agreements with vendors. Sound judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a range of issues/problems. High analytical skills. Be results oriented and proactive.
• Ethics and Integrity: Must be a person of proven honesty and integrity with no criminal record, maintain utmost professionalism, work ethics and confidentiality.
• Teamwork: Very good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

The Procurement Assistant shall work in close collaboration with LVBC’s Head of Procurement for day-to-day operations.

The LVBC now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (curriculum vitae, academic and professional certificates, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills, etc.).

Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s “Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations” dated October 2015, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours from 0900 to 1700 hours East African (EA) time.

Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 8th June 2023 at 1700 hours EA time and mention “EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT – LVBC/AFDB/IC/02/2023”.

Executive Secretary
East African Community,
Lake Victoria Basin Commission
Nyanza Regional Headquarters, 13th floor
Owuor Otiende Road, Off Kenyatta Highway
P. O. Box 1510 – 40100
Kisumu, KENYA
Telephone Number: +254 57 2023894/73, 2026344
E-mail: procurement@lvbcom.org and ndoto@lvbcom.org

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EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY

LAKE VICTORIA BASIN COMMISSION

REQUEST FOR BIDS (GOODS)

TENDER FOR SUPPLY, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND TESTING OF ICT

EQUIPMENT FOR LAKE VICTORIA BASIN COMMISSION

Procurement REF.  No. LVBC/GDS/22-23/02

EAC-Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) received financing from UNEP / Adaptation Fund for the Adapting to Climate Change in Lake Victoria Basin (ACC-LVB) Project for setting up a Mini GIS lab and financing from EAC Partner States for purchase of ICT Equipment for LVBC Staff.

LVBC now invites eligible bidders to submit bids for the subject tender in two lots as described below:

Bidders may bid for one or all lots sealed in two separate envelopes.

To download the detailed tender document, click on the download links below. Interested and eligible bidders may obtain further information from the Lake Victoria Basin Commission.

Sealed Bids must be addressed and delivered to the address as below indicating “TENDER FOR SUPPLY, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND TESTING OF ICT EQUIPMENT FOR LAKE VICTORIA BASIN COMMISSION: LVBC/GDS/22-23/02 – LOT NO.” and delivered to the LVBC Tender Box.

Bid submission deadline is 18^th April 2023 at 11.00 a.m. followed by bid opening on the same date at 11.15. a.m.

Telegraphic, Fax, E-mail and other electronic submissions will not be accepted. No liability will be acceptable for loss or late delivery and late submissions will be rejected. 

Executive Secretary
East African Community
Lake Victoria Basin Commission
13^th Floor, New Nyanza Regional Headquarters, Owuor Otiende Road
P. O. Box 1510 – 40100, Kisumu, KENYA
Telephone Number: +254 57 2023873

For more information or clarification, please contact us through e-mail: procurement@lvbcom.org and copy quincy@lvbcom.org. Any changes or modifications will be communicated on the LVBC and EAC Websites.

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CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE

Publication Date	12th December 2022
Name and address of the Client	EAC – LAKE VICTORIA BASIN COMMISSION New Nyanza Regional Headquarters, 13th Floor Owuor Otiende Road P.O. BOX 1510 – 40100, Kisumu, Kenya
Name of Project and Project ID Number	Nile Cooperation for Climate Resilience (NCCR) Project: No. P172848
Grant Number	TFOB4716
Name of the Contract	Consultancy Services for Policy Harmonization and Development of a Strategy and Action plan for water Quality Management in the Nile Equatorial Lakes Sub-Basin
Contact Reference number	RFP No. LVBC-239611-CS-QCBS
Selection Method	Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS)
Name of the Successful Consultant	WSS SERVICES (U) LIMITED with EUROHUB EAST AFRICA LIMITED as a Sub-Consultant
Final total contract price	USD $290,373 exclusive of taxes
Contract Duration	15 Man months
Summary of the scope	Harmonization of policies and development of a strategy and Action Plan for water quality management in the Nile Equatorial Lakes Sub-Basin

Dr. Masinde K. Bwire
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

The Strategic Plan 2021-2026 for the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) outlines key strategic interventions in Lake Victoria Basin for the period 2021-2026. It uses a programmatic approach and it operationalizes a result-based Monitoring and Evaluation framework. The strategy programme areas include: climate action, environmental and natural resources management, integrated water resources management and development, Maritime Transport, Safety and Security on Lake Victoria, Social Development, blue economy development, among others.

The framework prioritizes a participatory approach ensuring that stakeholders have a role in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the strategy. The 21^st Sectoral Council of Ministers for Lake Victoria Basin (21 SECOM) approved the LVBC Strategic Plan 2021-2026 in May 2022 in Kisumu, Kenya.

Download the Strategic Plan:

The EAC Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) invites bids for various tenders for provision of services, goods and pre-qualification of suppliers for financial years 2022/23, 2023/24 and 2024/25 as categorized and listed below:

In line with existing cooperation between the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) and the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC), the documents below are for disclosure: