URBAN RESILIENCE AND PLANNING SPECIALIST

MINISTRY OF LANDS, PUBLIC WORKS, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TENDER NOVEMBER 2025 

STATE DEPARTMENT FOR HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS SELECTION

1. This Request for Expression of Interest follows the General Procurement
   Notice for the Project that appeared in Development Business
   Issue No. P1214050 of 20th June 2023.
2. The Government has received a credit from the World Bank (the
   Bank) towards the cost of the Second Kenya Urban Support Program
   (KUSP II) and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this Credit
   towards payments under this contract: Consulting Services for a Refugee
   Management Specialist.
3. The primary objective of the consulting services is to offer technical
   assistance, advise, and coordination of Refugee activities to the
   National Program Coordination Team (NPCT).
4. The tasks to be carried out under the assignment includes but not
   limited to:
   a) Provide technical assistance to the NPTC on Refugee issues
   and those pertaining GoK’s Refugee policy, statistics and plans
   and support RA2 on policy review to create an enabling environment
   for refugee and host communities’ integration and
   transition from Camps to settlements
   b) Develop, support, implement and audit the capacity building
   plan in relation to WHR activities.
   c) Provide periodic training for GRM focal persons and committees,
   and to ensure that the GRM is gender-responsive and
   accessible to all stakeholders, including refugees and host
   communities
   d) Mainstream gender, youth, and disability inclusion across all
   activities, in accordance with World Bank and Kenyan policy
   frameworks.
   e) Systematically document lessons on the implementation of
   the WHR component.
   f) Advise on issues of socio-economic inclusion of Refugees;
   g) Engage key stakeholders in the Refugee sector for WHR
   engagements and foster partnerships.
   h) Facilitate relevant stakeholders on the programme to access
   camps and other designated areas as stipulated in the Refugee
   Act (2021).
   i) Support/carry out research and prepare periodic technical advice
   as requested by the Program Coordinator on aspects of
   refugee integration relevant to the implementation of KUSP2.
   j) Liaising and working with other Result Areas and to ensure
   that all KUSP2 interventions in Dadaab and Kakuma municipalities
   are in alignment with the camps to settlement/
   integration agenda.
   k) Facilitate capacity assessment, training and capacity building
   of NPCT and relevant stakeholders on Refugee matters and
   integration of Refugees and Host Communities
   l) Support NPCT activities through the Result Area 5 lead
   m) Provide technical assistance to any county/municipality in
   need, subject to NPCT approval
   n) Review or prepare any concepts, TORs and preparatory materials
   to facilitate the implementation of Result Areas 5 activities.
   o) Be involved in the preparation of the semi-annual reports as
   relates to WHR component
   p) Assist in providing guidance in monitoring Results Framework
   Indicators under the WHR component
   q) Liaison between the NPCT, and implementing counties,
   especially as relates to implementation of activities
   r) Advise on any project implementation bottlenecks under UIG
   and UDG windows and identify approaches towards resolving
   the bottlenecks.
   s) Facilitate regular meetings and consultations between National
   and County Governments officials, UN, NGOs, and community
   leaders to discuss and coordinate refugee integration
   initiatives.
   t) Advise on ways of streamlining policies and procedures related
   to refugee integration, including in the proposed process for
   harmonization of the planning framework.
   u) Identify challenges and propose solutions to improve the
   effectiveness of inclusion efforts and settlement agenda.
   v) Support to the team on safeguarding issues; reporting on
   developments at the camp level; taking part and facilitating
   supervision missions; supporting coordination of KUSPII WHR
   activities
   w) Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the
   Programme Coordinator.

5. The detailed Terms of Reference (ToRs) for the assignments can be
   found at the following websites – www.housingandurban.go.ke
   and www.tenders.go.ke or can be obtained at the address given
   below;
   State Department for Housing and Urban Development
   P.O. Box 30119-00100
   Nairobi, Kenya
   Tel. +254 (0202) – 2729200
   Email: kusp2proc@housingandurban.go.ke;

6. The Consultant shall possess the following minimum qualifications
   and experience:
   (a) Should have at least master’s degree in Peace and Conflict
   Management, Sociology, Refugee Studies or International
   Relations from a recognized institution or any other relevant
   qualification.
   (b) General experience: Should have at least 10 years of demonstrable
   experience relevant to the assignment, 5 of which
   should be in Refugee Management with a strong understanding
   of the refugee management framework in Kenya.
   (c) The Refugee Management Specialist should demonstrate
   knowledge and experience in public administration in the
   Government of Kenya.
   (d) Should have practical Knowledge of the Global Compact
   for Refugees, the Kenya Comprehensive Refugee Response
   Framework (2020) and the Shirika Plan for Refugees and Host
   Communities.
   (e) Should have Interpersonal, diplomatic and partnership skills
   and experience required for building and maintaining collaborative
   relationships with key stakeholders.
   (f) Be available throughout the assignment period and flexible to
   travel to Dadaab and Kakuma.
7. The Consulting Services is expected to be for a period of two (2)
   calendar years from the date of commencement.
8. The Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development
   – State Department for Housing and Urban Development (the
   Client) through the Second Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP II)
   now invites eligible Individual Consultants to express their interest
   in providing the services; Interested Individuals must provide information
   indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (viz
   Curriculum Vitae (CV); copies of Academic and Professional Qualifications
   and Registration/Licensing Certificates).
9. The attention of Consultants’ is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14,
   3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for
   IPF Borrowers” July 2016 and Revised November 2020 (Procurement
   Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict
   of interest.
10. The Individual Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection
    of Individual Consultants Method set out in the Procurement
    Regulations.
11. Interested Individual Consultants may obtain further information
    at the address given below from 0900hrs to 1700hrs East African
    Time (EAT) from Monday to Friday excluding lunch hour (1300hrs-
    1400hrs) and public holidays.
12. Expression of Interest shall be delivered by Wednesday 17th December
    2025 at 1100hrs EAT using one of the following modalities;
    a) Deposit in the Tender Box located on 6th Floor, Ardhi House in
    Nairobi, Kenya;
    b) Send via email to; kusp2proc@housingandurban.go.ke .
    The submitted Expression of Interest either delivered in the tender box or
    sent via email MUST be clearly marked with the Consultancy Reference
    Name and Number as indicated above and must be addressed:
    Attn: Principal Secretary
    State Department for Housing and Urban Development
    P.O. Box 30119-00100
    Nairobi, Kenya
    Tel. +254 (0202) – 2729200
    Email: kusp2proc@housingandurban.go.ke
    Website: www.housingandurban.go.ke
    Head/ Supply Chain Management Services
    FOR: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY/STATE DEPARTMENT FOR HOUSING
    AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT