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)
(CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR AN INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT- HYDROGEOLOGIST)
ASSIGNMENT TITLE: CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR AN INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT- HYDROGEOLOGIST
REFERENCE No.: WRA/HOAGW4RP/CS/INDV/03/2024-2025
- 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 – Consultancy Services for an Individual Consultant- Hydrogeologist
- The Objective of the Consultancy Services will be to provide hydrogeological support to WRA-HoAGW4RP.
- The hydrogeologist consultant shall undertake the following tasks:
- Conduct hydrogeological field investigations, including drilling, geophysical surveys, and water sampling.
- Evaluate technical reports for aquifers assessments and hydrogeological reports for the monitoring and exploratory wells
- Develop and confirm designs for casings for boreholes.
- Advice on equipment for the monitoring wells along with supervising consultants.
- Develop standard operating procedures for equipment maintenance and groundwater monitoring stations.
- Design and implement monitoring programs to assess groundwater levels, quality, and movement.
- Analyze geological, hydrological, and environmental data to develop conceptual models of groundwater resources and their behavior.
- Develop and apply models to simulate groundwater flow as well as evaluate the impact of land-use changes, climate variability, and human activities on water resources.
- Collaborate with other professionals, such as engineers, planners, and policymakers, to develop water management plans and recommendations.
- Communicate findings, recommendations, and technical reports to stakeholders, clients, and the public in a clear and understandable manner.
- Capacity building for groundwater staff in WRA
- 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 hydrogeologist consultant shall meet the following qualifications:
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in geology and a Masters degree in hydrogeology
- Valid Registration with the professional bodies; Geological Society of Kenya and Geologists Registration Board
- Licensed with the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation as a Water resources Professional
- Demonstrated minimum of 10 years in hydrogeological field especially in complex regional groundwater mapping projects, supervision of exploratory and monitoring wells.
- Strong knowledge of hydrogeological principles and practices, such as groundwater flow, aquifer properties, well design, and water chemistry.
- Demonstrated Proficiency in data analysis for test pumping and groundwater quality analysis, application of GIS and remote sensing software for groundwater analysis, groundwater modelling software such as MODFLOW.
- Demonstrated experience in fieldwork, geophysical surveys, drilling supervision, groundwater sampling in arid and semi-arid regions in the Northern and North Eastern Kenya.
- Demonstrated experience in design, equipment and installation of monitoring wells.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Good groundwater technical report writing and presentation skills.
The procurement Consultant will be based at the Water Resources Authority HOAGW4R project implementation Unit, in the SHA building.
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 hydrogeologist 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 hydrogeologist 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 1100Hours, 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 Consultancy Services for an Individual Consultant- Hydrogeologist: Reference No. WRA/HOAGW4RP/CS/INDV/03/2024-2025.” 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
