TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT - SIGNALLING AND TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING EXPERT (RE-TENDER)Closed

Overview

Procurement of an independent Signalling and Telecommunications Engineering Expert to provide technical advisory, review, and capacity-building services for KR/KUMIP, focusing on ETCS-based signalling, modern telecoms (GSM-R/LTE-R/FRMCS), RAMS, interoperability, and open, multi-vendor solutions. The expert will support feasibility studies, FEED/basic engineering design, and bidding documents, ensuring compliance with international standards and World Bank ESF requirements. Targeted for experienced railway professionals with strong design review, interoperability, and capacity-building capabilities, based in Nairobi with periodic site visits over up to 24 months (total LOE ~12 person-months).

Requirements

• Academic: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, Railway Systems Engineering, or equivalent.
• Registration: Registered Professional Engineer; EBKenya registration desirable or willingness to obtain temporary registration.
• General experience: ≥10 years in railway systems engineering.
• Specific experience: ≥7 years in signalling/train control design, specification, testing, and commissioning; ETCS (Level 1 or 2) experience; CBTC/CTCS advantageous; RAMS analysis and safety assurance; depot/workshop signalling experience.
• Standards: Knowledge of UIC, CENELEC EN 50126/50128/50129/50159, IEC 62278/62279/62425, ISO 55000/9001, ESF requirements.
• Qualifications: Proficiency in design reviews, system integration, and contract administration (FIDIC Yellow Book or equivalent); strong software/tools for signalling/elec systems.
• Skills: Excellent English written/oral communication; mentoring ability; stakeholder coordination.
• Desirable: DEMU/hydrogen EMC experience; railway cybersecurity; MDB/World Bank project experience; relevant certifications; Sub-Saharan Africa project experience.

How to Apply

• Deadline: 26 October 2026 at 09:00.
• Submission method and document set: not specified in the provided documents; refer to the attached tender file for detailed submission instructions (KR/SCM/WB/004/2025-2026).
• Location and engagement: in-country Nairobi, Kenya; periodic site visits to the Nairobi–Thika corridor; hybrid engagement over 24 months.
• Additional notes: The assignment includes monthly progress reports, technical reviews, ad hoc memoranda, capacity building workshops, and a final completion report, with oversight by KR PIT and World Bank involvement. If you proceed, prepare to coordinate with KR PIT, FEED consultants, and World Bank teams.