MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND SOCIAL PROTECTION TENDER MAY 2025
STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)
CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION
Country | Kenya |
Project | National Youth Opportunities Towards advancement (NYOTA) |
Loan No. /Credit No | IDA-73560 |
Assignment Title | Selection of an individual Consultant for Review and Enhancement of the Kenya Labour Market Information System (KLMIS) |
Reference No | KE-SDL- 432827-CS-INDV |
The Government of Kenya has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of implementing the
National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for
consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) aim to enhance the Kenya Labour Market Information System (KLMIS),
a national web-based platform for production, analyzing labour market trends, emerging human capital development
and utilization issues. The upgrade, scheduled for seven months starting June 2025, will improve the system’s
capacity, integration with other labour market data sources, and ability to meet current market needs.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found in the website: www.labour.go.ke
The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection through State Department for Labour and Skills Development now
invites eligible individual consultant (“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 are as follows: –
Bachelor’s or higher degree/qualifications in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering,
Data Science, or a related field, Relevant certifications in project management (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2), software architecture
(e.g., TOGAF), UI/UX design (e.g., NN/g UX Certification), and data management (e.g. Certified Data Management
Professional – CDMP) are highly desirable. At least five (5) years’ experience in designing and developing
scalable, secure, and compatible system architectures, particularly for large-scale platforms. Experience structuring
and integrating content within existing frameworks, including aligning with data formats and standards. Experience
integrating new modules or systems into existing platforms, ensuring seamless interaction with existing infrastructure.
Extensive experience in designing user-friendly interfaces, especially for platforms catering to diverse user
groups, including those with limited ICT skills among others as contained in paragraph 5 of the TOR on Consultant
Qualifications and Experience. The consultant is expected to have his/her own laptop or computer.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs,3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s
“Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” Fifth edition of September, 2023 setting forth the World Bank’s policy
on conflict of interest.