Request for Expression of
Interest for the Provision of PR / Communications Consultancy Services for a
Period of One Year SRC/ EOI/04/2013-2014
The Salaries and
Remuneration Commission was established by the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 with
the mandate to set and regularly review the remuneration and benefits of all
State Officers and to advise the National and County Governments on the
remuneration and benefits of all other public officers.
1. Objective
The Commission
wishes to invite consultancy firms with expertise in PR/ Communications to
assist develop and implement comprehensive communications strategy, including
annual work plan with clear details on activities, resourcing requirements,
timeframes and success indicators.
2. Scope of assignment
i. A
comprehensive communications strategy targeting all SRC stakeholders and
various influencer groups and the general public.
ii. Public
education and engagement campaigns, advocacy
iii. Create
promotion messages that will educate the public on public wage issues including
fiscal sustainability, and develop assessment instrument & evaluate the
public education campaign
iv. Propose,
implement creative PR and social media and below the line promotional
activities to ensure the realisation of the overall goal of this assignment and
assess the impact
3. Competencies
In assessment of
submissions, consideration will be given to technical competence,
qualifications and experience on similar assignments, financial capability and
existing commitments.
The consultancy
should demonstrate capability to offer 360 degrees holistic communications
approach.
The firm should
apart from offering strong media engagement should demonstrate ability to
develop creative marketing communications and grass root promotion with a
strong focus on public wage bill issues.
4. Mandatory Requirements to be provided
Certificate of
registration/incorporation, VAT certificate, Valid VAT compliance Certificate,
Proof of Registration with relevant professional body, Audited and certified
accounts for the past three years and two copies of tender document (Marked
Original and Copy).
5. Requirements/ Evaluation Criteria
To qualify for
shortlisting the firm must
I. Demonstrate
results-oriented, creative Consultancy interested in providing the above
services.
II. Demonstrate
strong knowledge of the Media, PR and Marketing industry in Kenya
III. Demonstrate
a deep understanding of the political, economic and the public sector wage
issues.
IV. Demonstrate
the consultancy has been in active relevant business for at least five (5)
years
V. Should
provide evidence in successfully implementing PR/ Communication strategy for at
least three Government Ministries/ Departments /organizations
VI. Proven
experience of handling at least five similar assignments (social issues
advocacy).
VII. The
consultants should possess at least postgraduate qualifications in Mass
Communication and Journalism or Public Relations or any other relevant field.
Evidence of their professional qualification and relevant experience must be
provided. Signed CV attached.
VIII. Consultant
should submit detailed company profiles and qualifications and experience of
key staff and the methodology of undertaking the assignment.
IX. Consultant
should provide physical address, telephone contacts and email address
Expression of Interest must be submitted in plain sealed envelope marked;
Expressions of Interest: “Consultancy for Strategic PR/Corporate Communications
Services for Salaries and Remuneration Commission” (SRC/ EOI/04/2013-2014)
addressed to:
The Commission
Secretary
Salaries and
Remuneration Commission
P. O. Box
43126-00100
Nairobi
Or be deposited
in the Tender Box situated at the entrance of Salaries and Remuneration
Commission offices on 6th floor, Williamson House, 4th Ngong Avenue so as to
reach on or before 8th January at 12 noon.
Expression of
interest delivered after 12 noon will not be accepted.
Opening of the
Expressions of Interest shall be done immediately thereafter on the 6th floor
Williamson House, Salaries and Remuneration Commission meeting Room in the
presence of Consultants/Firms who will have expressed interest or their
representatives who wish to attend.
SRC reserves the
right to accept or reject any or all applications without obligation to assign
any reasons for the decision.
Commission
Secretary
Salaries and
Remuneration Commission