1. Introduction

The Government of Zimbabwe has received financing from the African Development Fund toward the cost of the Bulawayo Water and Sewerage Services Improvement Project, and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this grant to payments under the contract for a Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist consultancy services.

The Project development's objective is to improve municipal water supply and sewerage services with the aim of contributing to the improvement in health and social wellbeing of the population of the City of Bulawayo. The proposed Project’s emphasis is on rehabilitating and enhancing the water supply system, strengthening institutional aspects, enhancing service delivery efficiency and improvement of the environmental sanitation.

2. Objectives of the Consultancy

The main objectives of the consultancy are to;

1. Review and document the present M&E system which is currently in place for BWSSIP and to incorporate additions and modifications to the system to ensure that it incorporates best practice in M&E.
2. Lead the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation function for the BWSSIP project.
3. Capacitate the BWSSIP M&E function in terms of the requirements, procedures and processes through a robust M&E system.
4. Create a BWSSIP M&E system that will that will be used as a form of framework for the implementation of M&E systems for future BCC projects.

2.1 Scope of Services

1. Assist BWSSIP to Develop its Monitoring and Evaluation Framework and Plan.
2. Develop Recording and Reporting Forms and Formats for BWSSIP.
3. Capacity Building of BCC Staff on Monitoring and Evaluation.
4. Prepare Monthly, Trimester and Annual Reports for BWSSIP.
5. Field Monitoring and Monitoring Report Writing.
6. Evaluate BWSSIP Progress and Prepare for the Final BWSSIP Evaluation to be carried out by AfDB.

The contract duration will be part time over a 8 months period with possible extension subject to satisfactory performance, need for services and availability of funds. The consultant is expected to work in Bulawayo during the consultancy period.

3. Request for Expressions of Interest

The City of Bulawayo now invites eligible Individuals to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information (detailed CV) indicating that they are qualified to perform the services giving a description of similar assignments undertaken.

4. Qualifications of the Consultant

The Individual Consultant is expected to have the following minimum qualifications and experience;