Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority (TARDA)
Partnership for Sustainable Agri-Business Development of the Tana Delta Irrigation Project
The Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority (TARDA) is a Regional Development Authority under the Ministry of Regional Development Authorities.
TARDA was established by an Act of parliament, Cap 443 Laws of Kenya 1974 and mandated to undertake integrated regional planning, coordination of development projects and implementation of projects for the utilization of resources within the Tana and Athi Rivers Basins.
 The Tana Delta Irrigation Project (TDIP) is a product of a feasibility study that was commissioned by TARDA in 1981 to study irrigation development in the Lower Tana River Basin. The study identified 12,000 Ha as suitable for rice production under irrigation. In 1987 TARDA completed the detailed project design and a Definite Development Plan (DDP) covering 2,000Ha for phase 1. The implementation of Phase 1 covering 1,763Ha was completed in October 1987. This comprised irrigation infrastructure, flood protection dykes, an estate compound and a rice mill complex. Most of the infrastructure was however destroyed by El nino floods of 1997/98 forcing TARDA to close down farm operations.
In 2009/2010 TARDA under the Economic Stimulus Program (ESP) for Emergency Food Production, rehabilitated the farm infrastructure thereby opening up 1,300ha for rice production.
However the potential and capacity of the project to meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDG’s), Kenya’s Vision 2030, and TARDA’s strategic plan has not been fully realized due to resources based constraints. It is on this basis that TARDA is seeking for a partner to engage in a sustainable Agri Business Development of the Tana Delta Irrigation Project.
 3. Purpose of expression of interest
The purpose of this EOI is to identify a suitable partner to enter into a Sustainable Integrated Agribusiness venture within the Tana Delta Irrigation Project in Garsen, Tana River County, to;
a) Carry out site investigation and topographic survey.
b) Prepare detailed designs and project documents.
c) Construction of flood protection dykes, irrigation canals, drainage structures, access roads, and rehabilitation of the rice mill Complex and estate compounds.
d) Carry out on-farm works on the new area which include clearing, earth works and land leveling.
e) Carry out research and seed multiplication.
f) Crop production, management and daily operations of the scheme including marketing.
The joint venture is intended to achieve the following outputs;
a) Fully rehabilitate and operate the 1,763 Ha developed by year 1.
b) An additional 4,000Ha opened up for Rice production.
c) A vibrant and sustainable agribusiness within Tana Delta Irrigation Project.
d) Incorporate high value crops within the rice production system.
e) An integrated environmental and social management plan.
 Prospective interested firms should demonstrate their technical and financial capacity of Ksh.2.5 Billion annual turn-over or more to undertake these works and provide the following documents in their application:
a. Certified copy of certificate of registration or equivalent.
b. Certified copies of documents defining their legal status.
c. Registered physical address of the entity, Tax registration and Compliance Certificate
d. Certified Audited accounts for the last three years
e. Past experience in similar works including recommendations from at least three nationally/internationally recognized firms engaged in similar works.
Completed and properly bound bid documents marked ‘EOI to undertake sustainable integrated agribusiness development in Tana Delta Irrigation Project (TDIP) ’ in clearly marked envelope addressed to the Tana & Athi Rivers Development Authority should be deposited in the Tender Box at the reception area of TARDA Headquarters located at Queens Way building 7th Floor on Kaunda Street, Nairobi on or before 11.00 am on or before 13th June, 2012.
Opening of the bids will commence immediately thereafter at the TARDA boardroom in the presence of the representatives from the interested parties who choose to attend.
Only shortlisted firms will be contacted to submit technical and financial proposals.
The Managing Director
Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority
P.O Box 47309-00100
Nairobi, Kenya.

The Government of Kenya has received financial assistance from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) towards financing the Mt. Kenya East Pilot Project for Natural Resources Management.

The project covers five districts namely: Embu, Mbeere, Meru Central, Meru South, and Tharaka (2004). The Project Management Unit (PMU) is based in Embu.

The project wishes to recruit a suitably qualified person who must be a Kenyan Citizen to fill the above mentioned post at the PMU for a duration of one year.

Specific Duties and responsibilities

The officer will be reporting to the Project Accountant

He/she will perform the following duties and responsibilities:-

Maintenance of principal books of accounts and records on project funds disbursements and expenditure;Ensuring the Project's financial procedures as detailed in the project implementation and financial Manuals are strictly adhered to by all project staff and executing agencies at the national and local level;Assisting in the preparation of the annual workplans and budget in line with the guidelines provided by Ministry of Finance and IFAD for inclusion into the national Budget;Compiling the Statements of Expenditures (SOEs) and Withdrawal Applications for the PMU, the district and headquarter expenditures for submission and follow up at the Ministry of Finance;The officer will be responsible for:-Bank reconciliation of all Districts Bank AccountsMaintaining the Ledgers;Maintaining records on Withdrawal Applications and other Financial Records for the project up to the trial balance stage;Assisting in the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports as required by the GOK and IFAD;Assisting in ensuring that project accounting records in the project area are properly maintained for Internal and External Audits as detailed in the Loan Agreement and GoK regulations andPerforming other related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

The applicants must have the following qualifications:-

Be holder of CPA part II or equivalent. Those with Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting option) will have an added advantage;A minimum of 3 years working experience with GOK/donor projects;Strong computer skills (spreadsheets, word and other accounting packages);Ability to prepare financial statements as per International Accounting Standards;
Excellent Report writing and communication skills, ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge effectively and demonstrate a high level of integrity;
Capacity to work with minimum supervision to meet strict deadlines as well as willingness to work outside normal office working hours and be
A team player.Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should send their application letter, detailed CVs, copies of certificates and testimonials to:

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Water and Irrigation (Maji House)
P.O. Box 49720-00100,
Nairobi
Att. Head of Human Resources Department,
Room No. 145

So as to reach on or before 29th July 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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