SOUTH WEST INDIAN OCEAN FISHERIES GOVERNANCE AND SHARED GROWTH PROGRAM (SWIOFISH)

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES

(FISHERIES)

SOUTH WEST INDIAN OCEAN FISHERIES GOVERNANCE AND SHARED GROWTH PROGRAM (SWIOFish) PROJECT-

IDA CREDIT No.5589-TZ

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

                                                             FOR            

TENDER No.ME/021/2015-16/SWIOFish/C/21 PROVISION OF INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR A SPECIALIST TO CONDUCT MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF THE SWIOFish PROJECT IN MAINLAND TANZANIA

This invitation for Expression of Interest (EoI) follows the General Procurement Notice for the South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth program – SWIOFish that was published in the Development Business, issue No. WB 4892 of October, 2015.

The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has received a Credit from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of the SWIOFish program and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the consultancy service for a Specialist to conduct Monitoring and Evaluation of the SWIOFish project in Mainland Tanzania

The objective of the consultancy is to design and implement, based on existing plans and documents, the M&E strategy for SWIOFish Mainland, and to conduct the recurrent tasks related to said Monitoring and Evaluation.

The services include:-

i)     Develop an M&E system taking account of all aspects of the project’s implementation including outputs and outcomes, program plans, procurement and budget plans,  in terms of milestones and agreed dates.

ii)    Work closely on all project components, and ensure the timely, accurate, and complete data entry into the M&E system, in close collaboration with those who are involved in this activity;

iii)  Assist in the development and maintain the Management Information System (MIS) that tracks progress in all project components, ensuring that implementation targets are met and shared with stakeholders;

iv)  Assist in the development and maintain the DASHBOARD that tracks vital indicators in all levels, ensuring that project targets are met and shared with stakeholders and decision makers.

v)    Coordinate the compilation of project baseline and comparison data to assess project results in relation to the baseline and targets.

vi)  Prepare quarterly, semi-annual, and annual project reports of high quality that outline project implementation progress against the Project Development Objective and associated indicators, and ensure their timely submission to all relevant stakeholders.

vii) Coordinate the preparation of annual work plans and any other plans needed for project implementation.

viii)  Critically review of data collection tools used by implementing partners as required or where necessary and provide advice in improving these tools.

ix)  All other tasks mentioned in the PIM, and if required, update the Project Implementation Manual.

x)    Strengthen the monitoring and evaluation capacity of PIU staff and relevant stakeholders, and strengthen and encourage the use of data for making decisions.

xi)  Support the project coordinator in preparing and providing constructive performance-based feedback to PIU members.

xii) Undertake any other duties related to the above as may be assigned by the Project Coordinator

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (MALF) now invites eligible and qualified  consultants  to express their interest in providing the specified service.  Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications.

A consultant  will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers; January 2011 revised July,2014.The Procurement Method will be Individual Consultant (IC)

Interested consultants  may obtain further information at the address below during office hours from 08:00 to 15:30 hours on Mondays to Fridays except on public holidays.

Expression of Interest in one original plus two (2) copies enclosed in a sealed envelope, clearly marked “TENDER No.ME/021/2015-16/SWIOFish/C/21 Expression of Interest for a Specialist to conduct Monitoring and Evaluation of the SWIOFish project in Mainland Tanzania ”must be delivered to the address below by 10.00 hours local time on Tuesday 7^th June, 2016 at Mvuvi House Room No. 2. Late Expressions of Interest shall not be accepted for evaluation irrespective of the circumstances.

Permanent Secretary,

Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries

Veterinary Complex, 131 Nelson Mandela Road

P.O.Box 9152, 15487 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Tel. No: +2252228619110, Fax No: +255222861.