Job Vacancies at Meru County Government for Consultancy in  ICT Strategy Development, Communication & Branding Strategy Development, TV & Radio Production System Design and Supply of Kenya Top Bar Bee Hives 2013

 

Republic of Kenya
Meru County Government
1. Expression of Interest for the Development of ICT Strategy
Background
Meru County Government was established by the Constitution of Kenya 2010, article 176.
The Government of Meru County aims at utilizing technology to ensure efficient and effective service delivery and to anchor its strategic plan for operations on a modern Robust ICT platform.

It is with this insight that the Meru County Government requests for expression of interest to develop the ICT Strategy.

Objectives of the Consultancy
The specific objective of this assignment is to develop an ICT Strategy, Policy and Guidelines an assignment that will call for;
  • Identifying areas where Meru County can utilize technology to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
  • Charting Meru County Short and Medium term technology trajectory.
  • Ultimately developing an ICT Strategy that positions ICT as the anchor of the County’s service delivery.
Scope of Work
The scope of work for the successful consultant will include;
  • Identifying areas where the County can use technology to ensure efficient service delivery.
  • Determining the best IT platform for the County in terms of Hardware, Software, Networking Infrastructure, Systems and Security.
  • Mainstreaming IT in service delivery in Agriculture, Health, Public Service, Education, Planning and Revenue Collection.
  • Develop an information strategy which integrates IT training with the overall vision of the County.
  • Coming up with an ICT policy and guidelines for best practices in use of ICT infrastructure.
  • Developing ICT Strategy.
Deliverables
The consultancy will be expected to:
  • Identify areas where Meru County can use ICT to ensure efficient service delivery.
  • Develop ICT policy and guidelines for best practices in use of ICT infrastructure.
  • Develop an ICT Strategy.
Qualification Requirements
In order to carry out this assignment, Meru County Government wishes to engage a professional IT firm to develop the ICT Strategy.
Application for this expression of interest must be submitted in plain sealed envelopes marked: “Expression of Interest: To Develop Meru County ICT Strategy”
2. Expression of Interest for the Development of Communication and Branding Strategy
Background
Communication Strategy aims at increasing knowledge and building support on the County’s vision including increasing the publics’ knowledge on the County’s mandate and functions. It is therefore incumbent upon the Meru County to present itself to both its internal and external publics as a value-adding entity that has been established not only to contribute to the wider national economic aspiration but also an accountable and transparent organization.
Devolved Government ACT 2012 (Article 93 (1) (2) defines a County Communication framework where a County Government shall establish mechanisms to facilitate public communication and access to information in the form of media with the widest public outreach in the Country.
It is with this insight that the Meru County Government requests for expression of interests to develop the Communication and Branding Strategy.
 
Objectives of the Consultancy
The major objective for the development and implementation of the Communication and Branding Strategy will be to ensure that Meru County Government bridges the knowledge gap between the County Government and its various stakeholders and positioning the County as the preferred destination for investment in the Country.
 
Scope of Work
The Meru County Government is seeking to engage a Consultant to:
  • Create a more robust information, education and communication programme for continuous sharing and exchange of information between the Meru County and stakeholders;
  • Conduct a communication analysis of the Meru County;
  • Identify Meru County’s various publics and their communication needs;
  • Examine and determine the communication requirements that must be met to support the County’s goals;
  • Assess the communication capacities of all implementing partners in support of their individual work plans;
  • Identify and detail approaches for fulfilling Meru County communication requirements in a comprehensive and co-ordinated strategy;
  • Propose the use of various types of media products, in print and broadcast that can be used to reach all stakeholders;
  • Prepare a resource list and estimated implementation budget;
  • Prepare a complete implementation plan for Communication strategy
  • Design a Communication Strategy for implementation from 2013 to 2017;
  • Ensure that the Meru County undertakes its engagement with all stakeholders in a deliberate, professional and strategic manner;
  • Increase awareness and improve knowledge about the Meru County Government;
  • Enhance the County’s corporate image;
  • Improve the relationship between the County Government and the various stakeholders;
  • Address the concerns that Meru County’s internal and external clients may raise about the discharge of the County’s mandate;
  • Provide the ideas and approaches for the sensitization of the public in the operations of the County; and
  • Highlight main selling points of Meru County as the preferred destination for investment and how to package the same for better visibility.
Deliverables
The Consultant will be required to present:
  • A detailed proposal of Developing a Communication and Branding Strategy.
  • Goals and SMART targets of the proposed Communication and Branding Strategy.
  • A detailed analysis identifying the settings, channels and media for reaching the critical publics for the communication strategy.
  • Identifying possible partners to work with to deliver the Strategy.
  • An implementation plan, including a detailed resource list and estimated budget,
  • An implementation plan for roll-out of the Strategy.
Qualification Requirements
In order to carry out this assignment, Meru County Government wishes to engage a professional Public Relation firm to develop the Communication and Branding Strategy.
Application for this expression of interest must be submitted in plain sealed envelopes marked: “Expression of Interest: To Develop Meru County Communication and Branding Strategy”
3. Expression of Interest for the Design of TV and Radio Production and Distribution System for the County Government of Meru
 
Background
Meru County Government was established by the Constitution of Kenya 2010, article 176.
In order to reach the wider public and all the stakeholders Meru County Government wishes to establish a TV and Radio for effective and efficient communication and to help deliver on its mandate in regard to citizen participation as well as to drive development in the County.
 
Scope of work
Under the County Government of Meru, the consultant will design the TV and Radio production and distribution system for the County Government of Meru.
The consultant is expected to:
1) Advise on the best use of products and new technology to provide the most appropriate and cost effective solutions to meet the county objectives.
2) Develop a robust programming matrix for Radio, Television and online content.
3) Advise on County stations’ staffing needs
4) Identify suitable locations for the installation of broadcast studios, transmitters and links for the proposed broadcast system.
5) Provide all relevant technical details for the application of the broadcast and frequency licenses as required by CCK
6) Design a radio and TV production and distribution capacity for the county. The system should have capability for analogue, digital and online broadcasting. The analogue component should be  cost-effectively replaced on full switch to digital broadcasting over less than 2 years from now.
7) Develop the comprehensive specifications for all broadcast equipment for the production and distribution system.
8) Produce all relevant drawings for the radio and TV broadcast system
9) Develop comprehensive specifications for the broadcast infrastructure and physical needs that include acoustics, studio lighting, air-conditioning, electrical power supply and back up, studio furniture among others
10) Design a system of logging and storage for both TV and radio content.
11) Produce a practical budget for the entire broadcast project
12) Develop tender documents for the equipment and all works to be carried out to facilitate the implementation of radio and TV Production and distribution capacity for the County
13) Provide technical advice to the process of procuring the equipment and installation of the radio and TV Production and distribution capacity for the County as may be required.
14) Assist the county during the process of technical tender evaluation
15) Assist the County in drawing the contract for the supply and installation of the broadcast equipment
16) Participate in the supervision during the implementation period to ensure that all equipment and installation conform to the specifications in the tender documents.
Deliverables
  1. Carry out feasibility study on the viability of Radio and TV station using various models.
  2. Develop the business case and business plan with various models including PPs/PSC-Digital
  3. Facilitate the application and acquisition of all requisite Licences
  4. Develop a road map for roll out and implementation of these projects
  5. Advice on the appropriate governance model.
  6. Advice on most appropriate technology
  7. Offer oversight over roll out.
Qualification Requirements
In order to carry out this assignment, Meru County Government wishes to engage a reputable firm to design TV and Radio production and distribution system. The Prospective firm must demonstrate technical expertise.
Application for this expression of interest must be submitted in plain sealed envelopes marked: “Expression of Interest: To design TV and Radio production and distribution system for the county government of Meru”
Additional Requirements
All the firms expressing interest for the above three items should present the following:
1. Company Profile
2. Proposed Methodology
3. Attach company/consultant’s technical proposal
4. Attach the entire proposed project schedule.
5. Attach an itemized budget with indicated prices inclusive of all taxes.
6. The prospective firm shall include the following information and documents in their proposals:
a. Copies of certificates of registration VAT and PIN.
b. Documented proof of similar work done elsewhere for the last three years (attach copies of reference letters).
c. Qualifications and experience of key technical personnel proposed for the assignment and their Curriculum Vitae (CVs)
4. Expression of Interest for the Supply of Modern Bee Hives
Background
Meru County government was established by the constitution of Kenya 2010, article 176. The county has 45 wards spread out across a number of ecological zones from the humid slopes of Mt. Kenya to the dry rangelands bordering the Meru National Park and Tharaka.
Scope
As part of a wider programme to improve the livelihoods of the people, Meru County wishes to procure modern beehives for an ambitious project to produce high quality organic honey in all its 45 wards.
 
Objective
This service will include supply of Kenya Top Bar Bee Hives and deliver them to the respective wards in a programmed roll out plan that will be agreed upon by the county
Description of the beehives
The bee hives will be of Kenya Top Bar type manufactured from high quality timber that can withstand weather fluctuations and have a proven history of producing high quality bee hives. The hives should be fitted with a bit (an artificial comb) to attract bees. The actual size of the bee hives will be agreed upon with the county project managers.
Requirements
1. Have a proven experience in production of Kenya Top Bar Hives or other high quality modern beehives used in Kenya.
2. Have the financial and human capacity to produce large numbers of beehives.
3. Be knowledgeable on different designs of beehives and be able to make modifications as necessary to suit different environments of Meru County.
4. Have an equipped workshop or the ability to establish one in Meru County for massive production of Kenya Top Bar Beehives in the specifications and modifications to be agreed with the County project
managers.
5. Be able to utilize locally available materials and artisans where possible without compromising the quality of the products.
Application for this expression of interest must be submitted in plain sealed envelopes marked: “Expression of Interest: Supply of Modern Beehives” Request for expression of interest
Meru County Government invites applications from registered firms to provide the above mentioned supplies and services. Applications shall be subject to an evaluation criteria based on experience in similar works,
Qualifications and experience of key technical personnel and ability to deliver.
Interested firms should therefore submit a detailed profile, technical proposal and financial capability to undertake the assignment, certificate of incorporation, tax compliance certificate, qualifications and experiences of key staff.
Shortlisted
Shortlisted qualified firms will be issued with detailed Terms of Reference.
Applications for all expression of interests should be addressed to:
Interim County Secretary
Meru County Government
P.O. Box 120-60200,
Meru
Email: merucounty@meru.go.ke
Applications should be mailed or deposited in the TENDER BOX situated at the County Head Quarters’ so as to reach not later than August 27th at 12.00 noon.
The expression of interest will be publicly opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the representatives of the firms who choose to attend in the county chamber located at the Headquarter offices.
Interim Head Supply Chain Management Services
For Interim County Secretary



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