CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR DEVELOPING STANDARDS FOR COLLECTION OF ONSITE SANITATION DATA IN KENYA
CWIS TENDER JUNE 2024
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION-NCB)
To enhance implementation of Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS), the Water Services Regulatory Board
(WASREB), the Board intends to standardize data collection for onsite sanitation. The Board intends to procure
consulting services for Development of Standards for Collection of Onsite Sanitation Data.
1. In line with WASREB’s mandate, the objective of this assignment is to set standards that will ensure
uniformity, consistency, relevance, and interoperability of onsite sanitation data collected for sectordriven
decisions including in adoption of Citywide Inclusive Sanitation framework.
2. The specifi c objectives of the assignment are: (i) To propose and document a standard data dictionary for
collecting data on onsite sanitation across the entire sanitation service chain. (ii) To develop and document
a logical data collection tool/template incorporating the elements proposed in the data dictionary.
(iii) To sensitize and capacity build the relevant stakeholders.
3. Duration of the assignment is three (3) months.
4. Water Services Regulatory Board now invites eligible fi rms’ “Consultants” to express their interest (EOI) in
providing these services. Interested Consulting fi rms should provide information demonstrating that they
have the required qualifi cations and relevant comprehensive experience to perform the Services.
5. The desired consultant must be in possession of the following qualifi cations and experience: –
(i) The fi rm should have at least fi ve (5) years’ experience with a proven understanding of sanitation
including in-depth knowledge of sanitation systems, practices, and standards relevant to onsite
sanitation systems service delivery chain.
(ii) Successfully provided professional expertise in at least one (1) sanitation data related assignment
in the last three (2) years,
(iii) Effective communication skills to convey fi ndings and recommendations to diverse audiences,
including decision makers in the WASH sector.
(iv) Good spoken and written communication skills, including the ability to liaise with technical staff
and present information in a clear and concise style.
(v) Ability to plan work and manage social dynamics
(vi) Ability to analyze and adapt to changing requirements and incorporate feedback from users.
(vii) Demonstrate expert knowledge of modern web-based data collection techniques.
(viii) Capacity to document data collection tool’s design, functionality, and usage instructions clearly
for both technical and non-technical users.
(ix) Understanding of data privacy regulations and best practices for securely handling sensitive
information during data collection and storage.
(x) Ability to critique and test data collection tools rigorously to identify and resolve any issues before
adoption.
6. Consultants may associate to enhance their bid.
7. Interested Consultants may obtain further necessary information at the address below during offi ce hours
between 0900 to 1600 hours from Monday to Friday excluding lunch hour (1300 to 1400Hrs) and public
holidays.
8. The expressions of interest in written form must be delivered in person to the address below so as to reach
by 24th June, 2024 at 11:00am. EOI may also be deposited in the Tender Box on 5th Floor, NHIF Building and
must be clearly marked: “CONTRACT REF NO:KE-WASREB-022024-CS-QCBS for CONSULTANCY SERVICES
FOR DEVELOPING STANDARDS FOR COLLECTION OF ONSITE SANITATION DATA IN KENYA” addressed to
