SADC SECRETARIAT
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS SELECTION)
COUNTRY: Botswana
NAME OF PROJECT: SADC REGIONAL STATISTICS PROJECT (RSP)
PROJECT ID: P175731
ASSIGNMENT TITLE: INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANCY TO REVIEW THE CURRENT STATISTICS ACT OF ZIMBABWE AND DEVELOP A NEW STATISTICS ACT IN LINE WITH LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
REFERENCE NUMBER: SADC/3/5/2/394.
DATE OF ISSUE: 22 April 2025
Background
The SADC Secretariat through the SADC Regional Statistics Project has received a grant. The aim of this grant is to strengthen the institutional capacity of SADC and participating countries to produce, disseminate and use quality statistics while increasing regional harmonization and collaboration.
The Regional Infrastructure Development Master Plan (RIDMP), the SADC Regional Agricultural Policy (RAP), the Industrialisation Strategy and the Roadmap, among others, are complementary guiding frameworks for achieving the regional integration agenda. SADC has also developed various Protocols for domestication and implementation by Member States including the most recent one, the Protocol on Statistics, to enhance harmonization of statistics. The operating framework for implementing statistical activities as priorities for the region is the Regional Strategy for Development of Statistics (RSDS) and is aligned to SADC Vision 2050 and RISDP 2020-30.
Demand for quality and harmonized statistics has been on the rise to monitor progress in developmental agendas at national, regional, continental, and global level. The scope of data demand cuts across economic, social, and on emerging issues such as climate change, disaster-risk, environment and others related.
The SADC Secretariate intends to apply part of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under the contract for hiring an INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANCY TO REVIEW THE CURRENT STATISTICS ACT OF ZIMBABWE AND DEVELOP A NEW STATISTICS ACT IN LINE WITH LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
The SADC Secretariat invites submissions from suitably qualified and interested individual consultants to conduct the training, recruited as individual consultant following World Bank Procurement Regulations dated September 2023.
Title : INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANCY TO REVIEW THE CURRENT STATISTICS ACT OF ZIMBABWE AND DEVELOP A NEW STATISTICS ACT IN LINE WITH LATEST DEVELOPMENTS (1 Position)
Time Commitment : 100%
Accountable : Senior Officer, Research and Statistics
Duration of Assignment: 2 months
1. The Objectives of the Assignment
1.1 Overall objective
The overall objective of this consultancy is to undertake a review of the current legal framework of Zimbabwe to inform the development of a revised Statistics Act to strengthen governance of Official Statistics at national level and in line with regional, continental and international development priorities.
1.2 Specific objectives
The objective of the assignment is to produce a revised Statistics Act for Zimbabwe. In the process of drafting the revised Act, the process involves the review of the existing Act and latest developments at regional, continental and global level to ensure the instrument is aligned to these priorities.
1.3 Expected results
The consultant is expected to achieve the following results in the following:
ii. Identification of specific and impactful recommendations for implementation towards the drafting of the revised Statistics Act and discussion within the governance structure for consideration; and
iii. A draft Statistics Act based on findings and recommendations from the assessment and review.
2. QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Experience of at least 7 years and in at least 3 developing countries in reviewing and drafting legal frameworks on Official Statistics at national level;
This assignment is expected to be carried out by an individual consultant expert and should be expert in policy frameworks on Official Statistics. The specific profile is provided below:
2.1 Qualifications and Skills
• A minimum of a Degree in statistics, economics or related field. A Master’s degree and above shall be an advantage.
• Written and oral fluency in the English language is essential.
• Excellent oral and written communication, analytical, presentation and report writing skills in English Language.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to prioritize workload and deliver needful during the training week.
2.2 General Professional Experience
• The Expert Must have at least ten (10) years of experience in statistical coordination and innovation.
• At least 5 years of experience working on improving NSOs' statistical capacity with an emphasis on managerial, institutional, and organizational approaches.
2.3 Specific Professional Experience
Demonstrated experience of at least 7 years and in at least 3 developing countries in the development of policy frameworks guiding statistical functions in statistics such as strategy review and formulation for NSDS;
3 years experience on statistical coordination and innovation at regional, continental and international level;
3. Duration of the assignment
The Individual Consultant will work within the 2 months from the date of signing the agreement.
4. Facilities to be provided by the Client
The assignment will mostly be home-based and shall require travel to the Zimbabwe Statistics Office for consultation.
5. Location of Employment
The assignment will involve traveling to the Zimbabwe Statistics Office for consultation.
6. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
7. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection Method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
8. Mode of Application
Interested Individuals Consultants meeting the stated requirements should submit their Expressions of interest including updated detailed curriculum vitae (CVs) and copies of professional certificates must be delivered in a written form using a drag and drop electronic tender box by Friday 9 May 2025 on or before 23:59 hours, Botswana local time. No public opening will be held.
SADC Collab link: https://collab.sadc.int/s/BNw9HXe4rmZqjwz
Kindly note that only highly technically scored bidder will be contacted for negotiations meeting.
9. VALIDITY OF THE TECHINICAL PROPOSAL
Your Technical proposal should be valid for a period of 120 days from the date of deadline for submission.
10. Additional requests for information and clarifications can be made through the address below:
The Procuring entity: SADC Secretariat
Head of Procurement Unit
Contact person: Ms. Mercy Mikuwa
Telephone: +267 364 1989 / 3951863
Fax: 3972848
E-mail: mmikuwa@sadc.int
Copy to: djagai@sadc.int
