II.	Selection Criteria
Determination of the similarity of the experiences will be based on: 
Criteria 1 : The completed contracts by the Consulting Firm: 40 marks

q	Subcriterion 1.1/20 Marks
The consulting firm should have successfully completed a minimum of two (2) projects of similar sizes involving research on housing, including rental scheme.
q	Subcriterion 1.2/20 Marks 
The consulting firm should have successfully completed a minimum of two (2) consultancy services of similar sizes providing advice to Government Institutions on urban housing and/or the development of affordable housing policies and legal framework.
	A certificate of good completion with its corresponding contract are required in order to prove that the services were provided with satisfaction. 

Criteria 2: The nature of the service: 15 marks
The consultant should have experience in the following areas : 

Subcriterion  2.1:  Social & Affordable housing studies;/5Marks
Subcriterion 2.2: Housing development;/5Marks 
Subcriterion 2.3: Legal framework development and/or housing development policies /5 Marks 

Criteria 3 : The technical area and expertise: 30 marks
The consultant should have the technical expertise in the following areas:
q	To conduct Research on housing;/10Marks 
q	To provide advice on housing,  and/or rental framework/10Marks  
q	Advisory on Legal framework development and/or draft of legal provisions /10Marks 

Criteria 4: The location references: 15 marks
q	Subcriterion 4.1:  Having at least one completed research project on housing. (Having worked in the sub-Saharan countries is an added value). /6.5Marks
q	Subcriterion 4.2:  Having at least one completed consultancy service involving advising the Government institutions on urban housing and/or  development of affordable housing policies and legal frameworks. (Having completed the assignment  in a Sub-Saharan country is an added value). /6.5Marks 
q	Subcriterion 4.3: At least one of the above services has been carried out in the East Africa region  /2Marks
N.B: The selection of Applicants to be shortlisted shall follow the rules as defined above.