ReEOI CARRYING OUT STUDIES ON IMPACT OF WATER RESOURCES USERS’ ASSOCIATIONS (WRUAS) ACTIVITIES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF WATER CATCHMENTS AND WATER RESOURCES (28 October 2011)

WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

EXPRESSION FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES ON CARRYING OUT STUDIES ON IMPACT OF WATER RESOURCES USERS' ASSOCIATIONS (WRUAS) ACTIVITIES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF WATER CATCHMENTS AND WATER RESOURCES

EOI NO: WRMA/HQ/EOI/1/2011-2012

BACKGROUND

 

In recognition of the important role that communities are expected to play in the management of water catchments and water resources, the Water Act 2002 provided the legal framework through which communities can formally be involved in the management of water catchments and water resources through the Water Resources Users Associations (WRUAs).

A WRUA is an association of water users, riparian land owners, or other stakeholders who have formally and voluntarily associated for the purposes of co-operatively sharing, managing and conserving a common water resource. A number of WRUAs have been formed in various parts of the country and over the last three years they have been collaborating with WRMA in management of water catchments and water resources.

Water Resources Management Authority is seeking to recruit a consultancy firm to conduct a survey on Impact of Water Resources Users' Associations activities in the management of water catchments and water resources.

 

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

 

The objectives of the study will be to:

1. Determine the impact of involvement of WRUAs in the management of water catchments and water resources in their areas of operation in comparison to areas without WRUAs
   
2. Determine the interventions required to strengthen community participation in water resources management both where WRUAs exist and where they do not exist
   
3. Assess the level of community awareness on WRUA concept in the study areas
   
4. Assess the level of knowledge of water resources management problems by the communities
   

 

SCOPE OF WORK

 

1.1 Determine the level of community awareness on WRUA Concept:

Establish the awareness status of the community

1.2 Determine the Knowledge of water resources management problems:

Establish the extent to which Water Resources Management problems are known within the area:

1.3 Determine the role WRUA has played in water use conflict resolution:

Establish whether there are or have been any Water use conflicts and role played by WRUA in resolution

1.4 Determine the level and nature of WRUA participation in the development of Sub catchment Management Plan (SCMP):

1.5 Determine the Knowledge of mandate of WRUAs as in the Water Act 2002:

Establish whether WRUA members! community know the WRUA mandate

1.6 Determine existence of evidence for any improvement in Water resources management that can be attributed to WRUA involvement:

1.7 Identify the Challenges faced by WRMA1WRUAs in working together: Establish the challenges faced by each.

 

METHODOLOGY

 

For comparison, two Sub-catchments will be selected in each of the six regions. One where a WRUA exists and another one without a WRUA. The survey will be undertaken by the consultant in collaboration with WRUAs and WRMA staff. However, the overall responsibility of executing the surveys solely rests with the consultant. The work will comprise of both office and fieldwork.

 

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE OF THE CONSULTANT

 

The consultant firm should have personnel with qualifications in integrated water resources management, community mobilization, Participatory Rural Appraisal and statistical analysis.

Key staff should have at least five years of relevant practical field experience in water resources management and community mobilization in addition to possession of academic qualifications at University degree level in the field of water resources management and community development (Sociology)

A consultant will be selected on the basis of Registration status, Past relevant experience, and Qualifications of key staff.

Interested consultants with queries may seek clarification at the address below during office hours 08.00 A.M. to 05.00 PM. local time.

Expression of interest bearing the EOI No. and the EOl description must be delivered to the tender boxes located at the address given below on or before 28th October, 2011 at Noon.

 

The Chief Executive Officer

Water Resources Management Authority

NHIF Building, 10th Floor Wing B

P.O. Box 45250-00100 NAIROBI-KENYA

Tel 254202729048/9, 25420 2732291Fax +254202729950

Attention: Eng. J.M. Kinyua

Email: wrma@wrma.or.ke

 

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