# TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT - TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT EXPERT

> This tender closed on 2026-10-27.

- **Reference:** KR/SCM/WB/003/2026-2027
- **Issuer:** [Kenya Railways](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/kenya-railways.md)
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-10-06
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-27 12:00 EAT
- **Sectors:** [Professional, scientific, technical](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Terms of Reference for an Individual Consultant – Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Expert** is to recruit an experienced urban designer to provide TOD advisory and technical assistance to Kenya Railways under the Kenya Urban Mobility Improvement Project, for 12 person-months within a 24-month feasibility/FEED and early implementation window. Location: Nairobi, Kenya; engagement: hybrid.

Who should consider bidding: experienced urban designers with TOD and station-area planning expertise, registered professionals, and strong knowledge of land-use, transport planning, and NMT/multimodal integration.

#### Requirements
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (Architecture, Urban Planning, Economics or equivalent)
- 15+ years in urban design/transport planning/economics
- 5+ years focusing on TOD, including leading TOD studies
- Registered professional with relevant regulatory body
- Land Value Capture experience is an advantage
- Experience and competencies:
- TOD strategy development, station-area planning, mixed-use development
- Knowledge of land-use policies, zoning, planning frameworks for station areas
- Sustainable transport, pedestrianization, NMT, multimodal integration
- Exposure to international practices in rolling stock, signaling, onboard devices
- Strong communication, analytical, leadership and administrative skills
- Ability to advise KR/Project Implementation Team on feasibility/design reports

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 27 October 2026, 09:00 (metadata) (KR/SCM/WB/003/2026-2027 - TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT - TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT EXPERT)
- Submission method: not specified in the attached documents
- Documents to submit: not specified in the attached documents
- Pre-qualifications/registrations: must be a registered professional in their country
- Briefing/clarification sessions: not detailed in the attached documents
- Where to obtain bid documents: not specified in the attached documents

Outputs/Deliverables ( KR/SCM/WB/003/2026-2027 - TERMS OF REFERENCE... ):
- Monthly/adhoc progress reports on TOD activities
- Technical review reports of feasibility studies, TOD planning, FEED designs
- Technical review report for TOD implementation framework with policy/design guidelines
- Final project completion report including outcomes, metrics, lessons, and future planning

Additional context:
- Assignment duration: 12 person-months over 24 months; intermittent inputs
- Location: Nairobi-based with periodic site visits; remote work possible
- Reporting: to PIT Team Leader
- Payments: monthly based on actual days, with a 12 person-month contract ceiling; reimbursements for pre-approved travel; USD option for expatriates

Notes:
- Specific bid submission steps and document lists are not detailed in the attached text. For complete bid instructions, refer to the official tender documents.

## Description

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT - TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT EXPERT

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT - TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT EXPERT

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## Documents

- KR/SCM/WB/003/2026-2027 - TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT - TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT EXPERT

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