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 CARRY OUT A NATIONAL TRAINING ON SURVEY SOLUTION TO LESOTHO BUREAU OF STATISTICS
REFERENCE NUMBER: SADC/3/5/2/389
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 CARRY OUT A NATIONAL TRAINING ON SURVEY SOLUTION TO LESOTHO BUREAU OF STATISTICS
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 CARRY OUT A NATIONAL TRAINING ON SURVEY SOLUTION TO LESOTHO BUREAU OF STATISTICS (1 Position)
Time Commitment : 100%
Accountable : Senior Officer, Research and Statistics
Duration of Assignment: 3 months
1. The Objectives of the Assignment
1.1 Overall objective
The overall objective of this exercise is to build and enhance capacity of Member State on the use of modern data collection techniques to collect and manage complex surveys/census data efficiently with in-built robust data quality checks.
1.2 Specific objectives
1.3 Expected results
The consultant is expected to achieve the following results in the following:
ii. Implementation of the training content by the Lesotho Bureau of Statistics in successfully developing the EAC 2025 questionnaire using survey solutions and in future economic and household surveys.
2. QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of a Degree in statistics, economics, IT or related field, A Masters degree and above shall be an advantage.
This assignment is expected to be carried out by an individual consultant as the Master Trainer and there should be evidence of in-depth knowledge with Survey Solution. The specific profile is provided below:
2.1 Qualifications and Skills
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 using Survey Solution in Official Statistics, as undertaken by a National Statistics Office (NSO).
2.3 Specific Professional Experience
Demonstrated experience in creating and managing electronic questionnaires using Survey Solution for at least 3 surveys for Official Statistics at national level;
Experience in the design and implementation of training materials for the conduct of statistical data analysis training in Official Statistics using Survey Solution;
Experience as a resource person in delivering at least 5 training on Survey Solution at national/regional/international stages, particularly using household and economic surveys and census questionnaires.
3. Duration of the assignment
The Individual Consultant will work within the 3 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 Lesotho Bureau Statistics for consultation.
5. Location of Employment
The assignment will involve traveling to the Lesotho Bureau Statistics 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/y9DQG6xkModNTiK
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
