Horn of Africa - Groundwater for Resilience Project ( - Тендер #66049604)

• Project ID

P174867

• Project Title

Horn of Africa - Groundwater for Resilience Project

• Country

Eastern and Southern Africa

• Notice No

OP00371891

• Notice Type

Request for Expression of Interest

• Notice Status

Published

• Borrower Bid Reference

WRA-HOAGW4RP-CS-INDV-04-2025-2026

• Procurement Method

Individual Consultant Selection

• Language of Notice

English

• Submission Deadline Date/Time

Aug 26, 2025 10:00

• Published Date

Aug 05, 2025

• CONTACT INFORMATION
• Organization/Department

Water Resources Authority

• Name

Agatha Njuguna

• Address

P.O. Box 45250 - 00100

• City

• Province/State

Eastern and Southern Africa

• Postal Code

• Country

Eastern and Southern Africa

• Phone

0707620390

• Email

agathanjuguna2020@gmail.com

• Website

www.wra.go.ke

THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA

MINISTRY OF WATER, SANITATION, AND IRRIGATION

Water Resources Authority (WRA)

Country: Kenya

Name of Project: HORN OF AFRICA - GROUND WATER FOR RESILIENCE PROJECT (HoAGW4RP)

Project ID No.: P174867 Credit No.: IDA-7082-KE

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)

(PROVISION OF LEGAL CONSULTANCY SERVICES)

Individual Consultant

ASSIGNMENT TITLE: PROVISION OF LEGAL CONSULTANCY SERVICES

REFERENCE No.: WRA/HOAGW4RP/CS/INDV/04/2025-2026

• The Government of the Republic of Kenya has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Horn of Africa Ground Water for Resilience Project (HoAGW4RP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the payment of consulting services for an Individual Consultant – PROVISION OF LEGAL CONSULTANCY SERVICES

• The Objective of the Consultancy Services will be to ;
• Ensure procurement contracts under the project comply with applicable laws and best practices
• Provide timely and sound legal advice on various aspects affecting the project
• Identify and mitigate legal risks
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks
• To provide periodic reports on legal matters to the Team Leader of the project.

• The legal consultant shall undertake the following tasks:
• Review, draft, and provide legal opinions on procurement contracts under the project to ensure compliance with national and international legal standards.
• Advice on contractual obligations, rights, and risks associated with procurement processes.
• Provide legal guidance on regulatory compliance, governance, and operational issues affecting the project.
• Offer legal representation in case of negotiation proceedings under the project.
• Conduct risk assessments and propose mitigation strategies.
• Draft legal documents, memoranda, and advisory notes as required.
• Provide training and capacity building on legal issues affecting the project team.
• Offer legal input on gazettement and water allocation instruments and processes
• To provide legal advice on MOUs between WRA and WRUAs and liaising with the office of the Attorney General on WRUAs registration.
• Provide legal guidance on contract management issues.
• To support the gazettement and water allocation (legal aspects) processes for the groundwater conservation areas under the HOAGW4RP
• To support and guide the MOWSI on the development of legal instruments for groundwater including but not exclusive to groundwater management guidelines, codes of practice, groundwater strategy and transboundary policy.
• Submit periodic reports summarizing legal issues, risks, and recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer.
• The legal consultant is expected to provide the following deliverables:
• Reviewed Contracts: Legal analysis and review of procurement contracts, including recommendations for amendments.
• Legal Opinions: Written legal opinions on various issues as requested.
• Compliance Reports: Reports on legal compliance with procurement laws and regulatory requirements.
• Dispute Resolution Reports: Documentation and recommendations regarding any disputes handled.
• Regulatory instruments developed; codes of practices, groundwater management guidelines,
• Training Reports: Reports on training and capacity-building activities conducted.
• Periodic Reports: Monthly or quarterly legal reports to the Accounting Officer summarizing key legal issues, risks, and recommendations.
• The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are available at the following website: http://www.info@wra.go.ke; http://www.tenders.go.ke or can be obtained at the address provided below.

• The Water Resources Authority 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 in the form of curriculum vitae (CV) and other relevant testimonials, including professional and academic certificates. The legal consultant shall meet the following qualifications:
• A recognized degree in law (LLB) and a valid practicing certificate.
• At least [7] years of experience in legal advisory services, preferably in procurement and contract law.
• Demonstrated experience in development of legal instruments including regulations and guidelines preferably for the water sector.
• Proven expertise in reviewing contracts and providing legal advice on procurement matters.
• Strong knowledge of national and international procurement laws and best practices.
• Good understanding of the WA 2016 and water resources regulations 2025
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

• The Consultant(s) will be selected in accordance with the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, July 2016, revised November 2017, revised August 2018, and revised November 2020 which can be found at the following website: www.worldbank.org/procurement

• The duration of the legal consultancy services is twelve (12) months, with the possibility of extension based on performance and project needs. The consultant shall provide periodic reports every [Monthly/Quarterly] as agreed with the Team Leader in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer

• The consultant shall report directly to the Team Leader and work closely with the project management team. All deliverables shall be submitted in a timely manner, as per agreed schedules.

• The consultant’s fees shall be based on agreed deliverables and milestones. Payments shall be made in accordance with the contract terms and upon approval of deliverables by the project Team Leader.

• The consultant must uphold the highest ethical standards and maintain the confidentiality of all project-related information. Any possible conflicts of interest must be disclosed at the inception of the contract.

• Interested legal consultants should submit their proposals, including:
• A cover letter expressing interest.
• A detailed CV.
• References from three previous clients.

• A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the individual consultant selection (ICS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

• Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours [weekdays Monday to Friday 0800hrs to 1700hrs local time excluding public holidays].

• Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail) so as to be received on or before Tuesday 26TH August, 2025 at 1000Hours, Kenya local time. (GMT+3 hours).

• Expressions of Interest must be submitted in writing in one signed original, two copies, and an electronic pdf file on a USB flash drive, in a plain sealed envelope clearly marked “REOI for Provision of Legal Consultancy Services: Reference No. WRA/HOAGW4RP/CS/INDV/04/2025-2026.” and placed in the Tender Box on the 10TH Floor, SHA Building, Wing B, Ragati Road off Ngong Road.

• Interested Consultants are required to continually check the Water Resources Authority website http://www.info@wra.go.ke for any additional information or clarification that may arise before the submission date.

The Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) should be addressed to:

Chief Executive Officer

Water Resources Authority,

Ragati Road off Ngong Road,

SHA Building,

9th Floor Wing B

NAIROBI, KENYA.

Telephone: +254 2732291, +254 2729048/9

Email addresses procurement@wra.go.ke /info@wra.go.ke

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