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Page 1 / 3INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANCY TO DEVELOP THE SADC REGIONAL CARBON MARKET FRAMEWORK
SADC SECRETARIAT REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS SELECTION) COUNTRY: Botswana NAME OF PROJECT: SADC REGIONAL CLIMATE RESILIENCE PROJECT (RCRP) PROJECT ID: P180171 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANCY TO DEVELOP THE SADC REGIONAL CARBON MARKET FRAMEWORK REFERENCE NUMBER: SADC/3/5/2/439 DATE OF ISSUE: 27th March 2026 The SADC Secretariat through the SADC Regional Climate Resilience Project (RCRP) has received a grant. The Project is the first in a Series of Projects (SOP), and involves Madagascar, Mozambique, South Sudan and two regional organizations: SADC, and the Eastern Nile Technical Regional Office (ENTRO). The overarching development objective of the SOP is to strengthen the resilience to water-related climate impacts in Eastern and Southern African countries and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for the assessment and development of operational and coordination manuals for adaptive social protection programs in the SADC Region. In view of the above, the SADC Secretariat is undertaking a number of interventions aimed at increasing the resilience of the SADC economies, improvement of livelihoods of the region’s communities and the protection and restoration of biodiversity and the region’s ecosystems. One such initiative is the Regional Climate Resilience Program (RCRP), which is a programmatic framework (structured as a series of projects or SOPs), funded by the World Bank, with the objective of strengthening the resilience to water-related climate hazards and their impacts in Eastern and Southern African countries. The first project within this program, RCRP-1 supports Madagascar, Mozambique, South Sudan, Comoros, and two regional organizations: SADC, and the Eastern Nile Technical Regional Office (ENTRO) while the second project (RCRP-2) supports Malawi and the African Union. The SOP allows for scalability (countries can join at different times) and economies of scale. It supports catalytic medium- to large-scale investments to reduce people’s exposure to climate shocks, with a focus on protective, multi-benefit infrastructure; risk adaptation and mitigation via improved early warning systems and planning; and scaling up adaptive safety nets and decentralized resilience building activities. The SADC Secretariat intends to apply part of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under the contract for hiring an INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANCY TO DEVELOP THE SADC REGIONAL CARBON MARKET FRAMEWORK 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 DEVELOP THE SADC REGIONAL CARBON MARKET FRAMEWORK (1 Position) Time Commitment : 100% Accountable : Head Disaster Risk Reduction Unit Duration of Assignment: 3 months • The Objectives of the Assignment • • Overall objective The consultant will be responsible for delivering a high-quality, evidence-based Draft Regional Carbon Market Framework that reflects international best practices while being tailored to the unique context of SADC Member States • • Purpose (Specific Objectives) The specific objectives of the assignment are to: • Perform an in-depth analysis of existing global, continental, regional, and national carbon market frameworks, policies, regulations, and initiatives. This will include both compliance and voluntary carbon markets, with attention to mechanisms under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, CORSIA, emerging regional carbon initiatives (e.g., Africa Carbon Markets Initiative), and successful national models. The review should identify best practices, lessons learnt, success factors, and potential pitfalls relevant to SADC's context. • Design and implement a stakeholder engagement strategy to consult key actors across the carbon market value chain. These stakeholders include government ministries (e.g., environment, energy, finance), regulatory bodies, private sector companies (project developers, carbon credit buyers, investors), civil society organisations, Indigenous groups, SADC Secretariat, and development partners. The consultations should aim to capture diverse perspectives, validate assumptions, understand capacity needs, and foster regional ownership of the framework. • Assess the existing legal and institutional landscape within SADC Member States to identify enabling conditions and regulatory gaps. The consultant will propose a structure for the regional framework that ensures legal robustness, minimises transaction costs, supports market liquidity, and promotes environmental and social integrity. This analysis must address issues such as carbon credit ownership; monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) standards; registries; avoidance of double-counting; cross-border transactions; and alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals. 1.3 Expected results The consultant is expected to achieve the following results in the following: • Inception Report • An Inception Report detailing the consultant’s understanding of the Terms of Reference, the proposed methodology and approach, the composition of the expert team, and the expected outputs. • The report should also include a detailed Gantt chart outlining delivery timelines, milestones, and stakeholder engagement plans. • Assessment Report • A comprehensive baseline and readiness assessment report on the current status of carbon market development in SADC Member States. • The report should highlight policy and legal frameworks, institutional capacity, mitigation project pipelines, existing MRV systems, and opportunities for regional harmonization. • It should also provide an analysis of barriers and enabling conditions for SADC’s participation in international and voluntary carbon markets. • Draft SADC Carbon Market Framework and Institutional Coordination Guidelines • A proposed regional carbon market framework, including governance structures, legal and institutional arrangements, and harmonized MRV guidelines. • Recommendations for coordination between national institutions, the SADC Secretariat, development partners, and the private sector to ensure transparency, accountability, and equitable benefit-sharing.[1] • Guidance on establishing regional/national registries and linkages to international markets (Article 6, VCM, CORSIA). • MRV guidance shall include indicators for E&S co-benefits and safeguard performance (e.g., inclusion, grievance resolution, benefit-sharing). • Workshop Summary Report • A synthesis of stakeholder consultation workshops conducted at regional and national levels. • The report should capture discussions, feedback received, key insights, and recommendations for refining the framework. • It should document agreements reached and identify capacity-building priorities for Member States. • QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS • Qualifications and skills Minimum Academic Qualification: A Master’s degree (or higher) in Environmental Science, Climate, Change, Development/Climate Finance, Environmental Economics, Sustainable Finance, Law, or another relevant discipline with a strong climate policy or environmental governance component • Analytical and Technical Expertise: Proven capability in carbon market analysis, climate finance structuring, or policy formulation with an emphasis on market-based climate mechanisms, particularly within developing or emerging economies. • Communication and Reporting Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to translate complex technical and regulatory concepts into concise, actionable content. The consultant must also be capable of producing high-quality reports, frameworks, and policy briefs tailored to technical and non-technical audiences. • Language Skills: Proficiency in French and/or Portuguese (spoken or written) will be considered an advantage, given the multilingual context of the SADC region. (ii) Specific Professional Experience To ensure the successful execution of the assignment, the consultant or consulting team must meet the following academic and skills-related requirements: • Stakeholder Engagement and Facilitation Skills: Demonstrated ability to effectively engage a diverse range of stakeholders, including government entities, private sector actors, civil society organisations, and international development partners. The consultant must possess strong facilitation skills for organising and guiding multi-stakeholder consultations, validation workshops, and high-level dialogues. (iii) General Professional Experience • • A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in climate policy, carbon markets, and/or environmental finance, including both compliance and voluntary market instruments. • Proven expertise in designing or implementing carbon market mechanisms such as emissions trading schemes, carbon credit systems, and results-based finance. • Demonstrated understanding of the Paris Agreement, with specific focus on Article 6 mechanisms (ITMOs, Article 6.4 mechanism, and non-market approaches). • Regional experience in the SADC region is highly desirable, particularly in cross-border or regional climate initiatives. • Experience working with governments, RECs, international organisations, or climate finance institutions (e.g., GCF, GEF, NAMA Facility) is a strong advantage. • Ability to lead or contribute to multi-disciplinary teams involving legal, financial, and technical expertise. • Duration of the assignment The Individual Consultant will work within the 3 months from the date of signing the agreement. • Facilities to be provided by the Client The assignment will mostly be home-based and shall require travel to the Botswana to conduct the training and technical assistance. • Locati
Individual Consultancy for Development of National Strategy for Development of S…
SADC SECRETARIAT RE-ADVERTISMENT 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 DEVELOP THE NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF STATISTICS (NSDS) OF SOUTH AFRICA REFERENCE NUMBER: SADC/3/5/2/411 DATE OF ISSUE: 25 November 2025 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 DEVELOP THE NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF STATISTICS (NSDS) OF SOUTH AFRICA 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 DEVELOP THE NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF STATISTICS (NSDS) OF SOUTH AFRICA Accountable : Senior Officer, Research and Statistics Duration of Assignment: 8 months • The Objectives of the Assignment • • Overall objective • • Overall objective The overall objective of this consultancy is to support National Statistical offices (NSOs) on strategic and policy aspects pertaining to Official Statistics to strengthen governance and provide strategic direction ensuring fulfillment of its mandate in the development process at national and international level. • • Purpose (Specific Objectives) The specific objective of this consultancy is to develop a draft NSDS for South Africa as a guiding policy framework for coordination and implementation of statistics in support of national priorities and responsive to regional, continental and global agendas. The NSDS also need to cater for specific issues such as: advocacy, communication, gender mainstreaming, cybersecurity, results-based framework, innovative data sources and others relevant. 1.3 Expected results The consultant is expected to achieve the following results in the following as part of drafting the NSDS: • Assessment and review of the existing policy and strategic frameworks identifying gaps and challenges amongst others with a defined and well-structured stakeholders engagement plan; ii. Identification of specific and impactful recommendations with justification for implementation towards drafting of the NSDS and its strategic focus areas and discussion within the governance structure for consideration; and iii. Detailed explanation of the strategic focus areas with a results-based monitoring & evaluation framework aligned to national and international priorities/commitments. • QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS This assignment is expected to be carried out by an individual consultant expert and should be an expert in strategic and policy formulation in 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 Masters Degree and P.HD in the same field shall be an added advantage. • A certificate in results-based monitoring & evaluation is desirable. • Written and oral fluency in 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 of statistical systems at the highest level. 2.3 Specific Professional Experience • • At least 8 years of experience of leading a Statistics department at national, regional, continental or global level; • Demonstrated experience in at least 2 exercises of, coordinating the development and implementation, of policy frameworks guiding statistical functions in statistics such as NSDS and related; • Demonstrated Experience on undertaking high-level activities pertaining to advocacy, gender mainstreaming, communication, innovative data sources, cybersecurity and applying results-based monitoring & evaluation within the national statistical system. The expert must be independent and free from conflicts of interest in the responsibilities they take on. • Duration of the assignment The Individual Consultant will work within the 8 months from the date of signing the agreement. • Facilities to be provided by the Client For the expert working on this consultancy, the Contracting Authority shall facilitate for visa entry in South Africa, if required. • Location of Employment The assignment may involve traveling to Pretoria, South Africa. • 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. • A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection Method set out in the Procurement Regulations. • 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 Thursday 11 December 2025 on or before 23:59 hours, Botswana local time. No public opening will be held. Collab link: https://collab.sadc.int/s/YwMXTbJQSzQyXns Kindly note that only highly technically scored bidder will be contacted for negotiations meeting. • VALIDITY OF THE TECHINICAL PROPOSAL Your submission should be valid for a period of 120 days from the date of deadline for submission. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: (https://www.sadc.int/procurement-opportunities) 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: [email protected] Copy to: [email protected] or [email protected] Annex 1- CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) | Position Title and No. | {e.g., K-1, INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT} | Name of Expert: | {Insert full name} | Date of Birth: | {day/month/year} | Country of Citizenship/Residence | Education: {List college/university or other specialized education, giving names of educational institutions, dates attended, degree(s)/diploma(s) obtained} ________________________________________________________________________ Employment record relevant to the assignment: {Starting with present position, list in reverse order. Please provide dates, name of employing organization, titles of positions held, types of activities performed and location of the assignment, and contact information of previous clients and employing organization(s) who can be contacted for references. Past employment that is not relevant to the assignment does not need to be included.} | Period | Employing organization and your title/position. Contact information for references | Country | Summary of activities performed relevant to the Assignment | [e.g., May 2005-present] | [e.g., Ministry of ……, advisor/consultant to… For references: Tel…………/e-mail……; Mr. Hbbbbb, deputy minister] | | | | | | | | | | Membership in Professional Associations and Publications: ___________________________________________________________________ Language Skills (indicate only languages in which you can work): ______________ ___________________________________________________________________ Adequacy for the Assignment: | Detailed Tasks Assigned on Consultant’s Team of Experts: | Reference to Prior Work/Assignments that Best Illustrates Capability to Handle the Assigned Tasks | {List all deliverables/tasks as in REOI or TORS in which the Expert will be involved) | | | | | Experts contact information: (e-mail …………………., phone……………) Certification: I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV correctly describes myself, my qualifications, and my experience, and I am available to undertake the assignment in case of an award. I understand that any misstatement or misrepresentation described herein may lead to my disqualification or dismissal by the Client, and/or sanctions by the Bank. {day/month
National Training on STATA for Mozambique
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 UNDERTAKE CAPACITY BUILDING ON STATA IN MOZAMBIQUE AS A RESOURCE PERSON REFERENCE NUMBER: SADC/3/5/2/421 DATE OF ISSUE: 12 September 2025 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 UNDERTAKE CAPACITY BUILDING ON STATA IN MOZAMBIQUE AS A RESOURCE PERSON 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 UNDERTAKE CAPACITY BUILDING ON STATA IN MOZAMBIQUE AS A RESOURCE PERSON Time Commitment : 100% Accountable : Senior Officer, Research and Statistics Duration of Assignment: 2 months • The Objectives of the Assignment • • Overall objective The overall objective of this exercise is to enhance the capacity of Member States on collection, processing and analysis of census and surveys. • • Purpose (Specific Objectives) The specific objective of the assignment is to undertake a national training on STATA to Mozambique to process and analyse censuses and surveys data, in three thematic areas, namely: • • Demographic, Social and Vital Statistics • Economic Statistics • Survey and census processing Furthermore, the objectives are also to: • strengthen the technical capacity of INE staff in using STATA for advanced statistical analysis, focusing on Official Statistics. • promote the use of do-files and automation techniques to improve efficiency, traceability, and standardization of analysis processes. • assess the existing practices and use of STATA by the different departments of INE and encourage adoption of common methodologies across technical departments, ensuring coherence, quality, and statistical comparability 1.3 Expected results The consultant is expected to achieve the following result: • Strengthened technical capacity of INE Mozambique in the management and processing of data from census and surveys using STATA; and • Identification of gaps regarding use of STATA by the different departments of INE for roll out to close the gaps with specific timelines and associated tasks. • QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 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 statistical analysis software (STATA). The specific profile is provided below: • • Qualifications and Skills • • A minimum of Masters Degree in statistics, economics, IT or related field • Written and oral fluency in the English language is essential. Knowledge of Portuguese is an added advantage. • 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. • • General Professional Experience The Expert Must have at least ten (10) years of experience using statistics analysis software STATA pertaining to Official Statistics. 2.3 Specific Professional Experience • • Proven experience in statistical data processing and analysis, spatial analysis, modelling and data visualization using STATA for at least 3 major 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 STATA; • Extensive experience in as a resource person in delivering at least 3 training on STATA at national level, particularly using household and census data. • Duration of the assignment The Individual Consultant will work within the 2 months from the date of signing the agreement. • Facilities to be provided by the Client The assignment will mostly be home-based and shall require travel to Namibia to conduct the training and technical assistance. • Location of Employment The assignment will involve traveling to Namibia to the venue of the training • 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. • A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection Method set out in the Procurement Regulations. • 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 Thursday 2 October 2025 on or before 23:59 hours, Botswana local time. No public opening will be held. Collab link: https://collab.sadc.int/s/xw6ntsfez6Kondr Kindly note that only highly technically scored bidder will be contacted for negotiations meeting. • VALIDITY OF THE TECHINICAL PROPOSAL Your submission should be valid for a period of 120 days from the date of deadline for submission. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: (https://www.sadc.int/procurement-opportunities) 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: [email protected] Copy to: [email protected] or [email protected] Annex 1- CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) | Position Title and No. | {e.g., K-1, INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT} | Name of Expert: | {Insert full name} | Date of Birth: | {day/month/year} | Country of Citizenship/Residence | Education: {List college/university or other specialized education, giving names of educational institutions, dates attended, degree(s)/diploma(s) obtained} ________________________________________________________________________ Employment record relevant to the assignment: {Starting with present position, list in reverse order. Please provide dates, name of employing organization, titles of positions held, types of activities performed and location of the assignment, and contact information of previous clients and employing organization(s) who can be contacted for references. Past employment that is not relevant to the assignment does not need to be included.} | Period | Employing organization and your title/position. Contact information for references | Country | Summary of activities performed relevant to the Assignment | [e.g., May 2005-present] | [e.g., Ministry of ……, advisor/consultant to… For references: Tel…………/e-mail……; Mr. Hbbbbb, deputy minister] | | | | | | | | | | Membership in Professional Associations and Publications: ___________________________________________________________________ Language Skills (indicate only languages in which you can work): ______________ ___________________________________________________________________ Adequacy for the Assignment: | Detailed Tasks Assigned on Consultant’s Team of Experts: | Reference to Prior Work/Assignments that Best Illustrates Capability to Handle the Assigned Tasks | {List all deliverables/tasks as in REOI or TORS in which the Expert will be involved) | | | | | Experts contact information: (e-mail …………………., phone……………) Certification: I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV correctly describes myself, my qualifications, and my experience, and I am available to undertake the assignment in case of an award. I understand that any misstatement or misrepresentation described herein may lead to my disqualification or dismissal by the Client, and/or sanctions by the Bank. {day/month/year} Name of Expert Signature Date
Consultancy to Assess Impact of Basin Programmes and Develop Water Allocation an…
SADC SECRETARIAT REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST SHORTLISTING (Consultant Qualification Based Selection (CQS) COUNTRY: Botswana NAME OF PROJECT: SADC REGIONAL CLIMATE RESILIENCE PROJECT (RCRP) PROJECT ID: P180171 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: CONSULTANCY TO CARRY OUT AN ASSESSMENT OF IMPACT OF BASIN PROGRAMMES ON JOB CREATION, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND TO DEVELOP WATER ALLOCATION AND BENEFIT SHARING STRATEGIES REFERENCE NUMBER: SADC/3/5/2/396 DATE OF ISSUE: 4 September 2025 The SADC Secretariat through the SADC Regional Climate Resilience Project (RCRP) has received a grant. The Project is the first in a Series of Projects (SOP), and involves Madagascar, Mozambique, South Sudan, Comoros, and two regional organizations: SADC, and the Eastern Nile Technical Regional Office (ENTRO). The overarching development objective of the SOP is to strengthen the resilience to water-related climate impacts in Eastern and Southern African countries and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for CONSULTANCY TO CARRY OUT AN ASSESSMENT OF IMPACT OF BASIN PROGRAMMES ON JOB CREATION, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND TO DEVELOP WATER ALLOCATION AND BENEFIT SHARING STRATEGIES. The consulting services (“the Services”) include to carry out an assessment of the impact of programmes and projects on job creation, environmental and social development, update the basin water allocation strategy with new information, and to develop a benefit sharing strategy for the CORB. And to enhance equitable and sustainable development in the CORB through (i) a rigorous assessment of the socio-economic and environmental impacts of past and ongoing interventions, (ii) the finalization and adoption of an evidence-based Water Allocation Strategy, and (iii) the development of a pragmatic and consensus-driven Benefit Sharing Strategy for Member States. And will run through for 368 working days spread over a period of 2 years. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment: can be found at the following website: (https://www.sadc.int/procurement-opportunities) The SADC Secretariat now invites eligible consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consulting firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services and will be shortlisted using the below; | a | Applicant firm’s core business area alignment with the envisaged assignment at hand (please showcase the similar assignments); | 50 | b | General and specific experiences of the applicant firm in terms of number of years in the consulting industry and number, similarity and complexity of successfully completed assignments within the last recent years (say 7 to 10 years); | 20 | c | Technical and managerial capability of the applicant firms in terms of corporate technical competence, financial capabilities, institutional quality management and overall team of experts under its command; (Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage) | 30 | | Total | 100 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. which is available on the Bank’s website at https://thedocs.worldbank.org/en/doc/Procurement-Regulations-September-2023.pdf, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultants Qualifications-based Selection (CQS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours 08h00hours to 16h30hours Botswana time. Expressions of interest must be submitted electronically in PDF format and dully signed via this COLLAB LINK: https://collab.sadc.int/s/RFLZXNsfGzmyQEg at or before midnight Botswana time on 24th September 2025 and using the drag and drop link provided above in a zip folder with all necessary documents for consideration. Firms are advised to submit their proposals during working hours for support in case of any technical problems. Expressions of Interest must be submitted as one PDF file or zipped folder bearing the name of the applicant. Below is the address for obtaining further information: The Procuring entity: SADC Secretariat Head of Procurement Unit Contact person: Ms. Mercy Mikuwa Telephone: +267 364 1989 / 3951863 Fax: 3972848 E-mail: [email protected] Copy to: [email protected]; [email protected]
Development of National Strategy for Development of Statistics in South Africa
SADC SECRETARIAT RE-ADVERTISMENT 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 DEVELOP THE NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF STATISTICS (NSDS) OF SOUTH AFRICA REFERENCE NUMBER: SADC/3/5/2/411 DATE OF ISSUE: 18 August 2025 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 DEVELOP THE NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF STATISTICS (NSDS) OF SOUTH AFRICA 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 DEVELOP THE NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF STATISTICS (NSDS) OF SOUTH AFRICA Time Commitment : 100% Accountable : Senior Officer, Research and Statistics Duration of Assignment: 8 months • The Objectives of the Assignment • • Overall objective • • Overall objective The overall objective of this consultancy is to support National Statistical offices (NSOs) on strategic and policy aspects pertaining to Official Statistics to strengthen governance and provide strategic direction ensuring fulfillment of its mandate in the development process at national and international level. • • Purpose (Specific Objectives) • The specific objective of this consultancy is to develop a draft NSDS for South Africa as a guiding policy framework for coordination and implementation of statistics in support of national priorities and responsive to regional, continental and global agendas. The NSDS also needs to cater for specific issues such as: advocacy, communication, gender mainstreaming, cybersecurity, results-based framework, innovative data sources and others relevant. The NSDS should include, among other aspects, identification of data production, dissemination, and usage gaps; priority sectors (such as agriculture, labour, education, environment); a long-term vision for statistical development; a list of key outputs (like censuses, surveys, administrative data); and strategic objectives aligned with national, regional, and global commitments (e.g., SDGs, RISDP, SHaSA). 1.3 Expected results The consultant is expected to achieve the following results in the following as part of drafting the NSDS: • Assessment and review of the existing policy and strategic frameworks identifying gaps and challenges amongst others with a defined and well-structured stakeholders engagement plan; ii. Identification of specific and impactful recommendations with justification for implementation towards drafting of the NSDS and its strategic focus areas and discussion within the governance structure for consideration; and iii. Detailed explanation of the strategic focus areas with a results-based monitoring & evaluation framework aligned to national and international priorities/commitments. • QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS This assignment is expected to be carried out by an individual consultant expert and should be an expert in strategic and policy formulation in 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 Masters Degree and P.HD in the same field shall be an added advantage. • A certificate in results-based monitoring & evaluation is desirable. • Written and oral fluency in 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. • • General Professional Experience • • The Expert Must have at least ten (20) years of experience in statistical coordination of statistical systems at the highest level. 2.3 Specific Professional Experience • • At least 12 years of experience of leading a Statistics department at national, regional, continental or global level; • Demonstrated experience in at least 2 exercises of, coordinating the development and implementation, of policy frameworks guiding statistical functions in statistics such as NSDS and related; • Demonstrated Experience on undertaking high-level activities pertaining to advocacy, gender mainstreaming, communication, innovative data sources, cybersecurity and applying results-based monitoring & evaluation within the national statistical system • Duration of the assignment The Individual Consultant will work within the 8 months from the date of signing the agreement. • Facilities to be provided by the Client For the expert working on this consultancy, the Contracting Authority shall facilitate for visa entry in South Africa, if required. • Location of Employment The assignment may involve traveling to Pretoria, South Africa. • 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. • A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection Method set out in the Procurement Regulations. • 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 Thursday 28 August 2025 on or before 23:59 hours, Botswana local time. No public opening will be held. Collab link: https://collab.sadc.int/s/CikkArnD2yAgL5f Kindly note that only highly technically scored bidder will be contacted for negotiations meeting. • VALIDITY OF THE TECHINICAL PROPOSAL Your submission should be valid for a period of 120 days from the date of deadline for submission. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: (https://www.sadc.int/procurement-opportunities) 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: [email protected] Copy to: [email protected] or [email protected] Annex 1- CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) | Position Title and No. | {e.g., K-1, INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT} | Name of Expert: | {Insert full name} | Date of Birth: | {day/month/year} | Country of Citizenship/Residence | Education: {List college/university or other specialized education, giving names of educational institutions, dates attended, degree(s)/diploma(s) obtained} ________________________________________________________________________ Employment record relevant to the assignment: {Starting with present position, list in reverse order. Please provide dates, name of employing organization, titles of positions held, types of activities performed and location of the assignment, and contact information of previous clients and employing organization(s) who can be contacted for references. Past employment that is not relevant to the assignment does not need to be included.} | Period | Employing organization and your title/position. Contact information for references | Country | Summary of activities performed relevant to the Assignment | [e.g., May 2005-present] | [e.g., Ministry of ……, advisor/consultant to… For references: Tel…………/e-mail……; Mr. Hbbbbb, deputy minister] | | | | | | | | | | Membership in Professional Associations and Publications: ___________________________________________________________________ Language Skills (indicate only languages in which you can work): ______________ ___________________________________________________________________ Adequacy for the Assignment: | Detailed Tasks Assigned on Consultant’s Team of Experts: | Reference to Prior Work/Assignments that Best Illustrates Capability to Handle the Assigned Tasks | {List all deliverables/tasks as in REOI or TORS in which the Expert will be involved) | | | | | Experts contact information: (e-mail …………………., phone……………) Certification: I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge a
Consultancy for conduct a National Training on CSPRO in Mauritius and Zambia
SADC SECRETARIAT REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTANT QUALIFICATIONS-BASED SELECTION) SHORTLISTING COUNTRY: Botswana NAME OF PROJECT: SADC REGIONAL STATISTICS PROJECT (RSP) PROJECT ID: P175731 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: CONSULTANCY TO HIRE A FIRM FOR UNDERTAKING OF NATIONAL TRAININGS ON CENSUS AND SURVEY PROCESSING SYSTSEM (CSPro) IN TWO (2) SADC MEMBER STATES REFERENCE NUMBER: SADC/3/5/2/416 DATE OF ISSUE: 19th August 2025 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 main guiding frameworks are SADC Vision 20250 and the SADC Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan 2020-2030 (RISDP 2020-2030). 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 a CONSULTANCY TO HIRE A FIRM FOR UNDERTAKING OF NATIONAL TRAININGS ON CENSUS AND SURVEY PROCESSING SYSTSEM (CSPro) IN TWO (2) SADC MEMBER STATES The overall objective of this exercise is to build and enhance capacity of Member States on the use of modern data collection techniques to collect and manage complex surveys/census data efficiently with in-built robust data quality checks And will run through for 4 months The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment: can be found at the following website: (https://www.sadc.int/procurement-opportunities) The SADC Secretariat now invites eligible consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consulting firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services and will be shortlisted using the below; | a | Applicant firm’s core business area alignment with the envisaged assignment at hand (please showcase the similar assignments); | 50 | b | General and specific experiences of the applicant firm in terms of number of years in the consulting industry and number, similarity and complexity of successfully completed assignments within the last recent years (say 5 to 10 years); | 20 | c | Technical and managerial capability of the applicant firms in terms of corporate technical competence, financial capabilities, institutional quality management and overall team of experts under its command; (Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage) | 30 | | Total | 100 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. which is available on the Bank’s website at https://thedocs.worldbank.org/en/doc/Procurement-Regulations-September-2023.pdf, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultants Qualifications-based Selection (CQS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Interested consultants may obtain further information where they done understand at the address below during office hours 08h00hours to 16h30hours Botswana time. Expressions of interest must be submitted electronically in PDF format and dully signed via this COLLAB LINK: https://collab.sadc.int/s/6Bb2x9J22LRKx95 at or before midnight Botswana time on 9 September 2025 and using the drag and drop link provided above in a zip folder with all necessary documents for consideration. Firms are advised to submit their proposals during working hours for support in case of any technical problems. Expressions of Interest must be submitted as one PDF file or zipped folder bearing the name of the applicant. Below is the address for obtaining further information: The Procuring entity: SADC Secretariat Head of Procurement Unit Contact person: Ms. Mercy Mikuwa Telephone: +267 364 1989 / 3951863 Fax: 3972848 E-mail: [email protected] Copy to: [email protected]; [email protected]
INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANCY TO UNDERTAKE CAPACITY BUILDING ON SAMPLING METHODOLOGY IN…
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 UNDERTAKE CAPACITY BUILDING ON SAMPLING METHODOLOGY IN THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA AS A RESOURCE PERSON REFERENCE NUMBER: SADC/3/5/2/417 DATE OF ISSUE: 19 August 2025 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 UNDERTAKE CAPACITY BUILDING ON SAMPLING METHODOLOGY IN THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA AS A RESOURCE PERSON 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 UNDERTAKE CAPACITY BUILDING ON SAMPLING METHODOLOGY IN THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA AS A RESOURCE PERSON Time Commitment : 100% Accountable : Senior Officer, Research and Statistics Duration of Assignment: 2 months • The Objectives of the Assignment • • Overall objective The overall objective of this exercise is to capacitate Member States on sampling methodologies and techniques for conduct of household and establishment surveys in the region. • • Purpose (Specific Objectives) The specific objective of the assignment is firstly to undertake national training in NBS of Tanzania on sampling design and techniques for conduct of household and establishment surveys. The second objective is to assess the existing sampling methodologies used by the NBS in current household and establishment surveys. 1.3 Expected results The consultant is expected to achieve the following result: • Strengthened technical capacity of the NBS of Tanzania on use of best sampling techniques and methodologies for household and establishment surveys; • Strengthened technical capacity of NBS of Tanzania on the use of specialised statistical software on sampling; and • Identification of gaps regarding sampling methodologies currently being used for surveys and recommendations for implementation to close the gaps with specific timelines and associated tasks. • QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 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 covering sampling concepts and techniques for household surveys. The specific profile is provided below: 2.1 Qualifications and Skills • • At least a Master’s Degree or equivalent in Survey Sampling or Statistics with special expertise in survey sampling. • 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. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • • General Professional Experience The Expert Must have at least ten (10) years of experience in survey methodology design for surveys pertaining to Official Statistics 2.3 Specific Professional Experience • • Proven experience in developing and implementing advanced sampling methodologies in at least 3 major surveys on Official Statistics at national level; • Experience in undertaking training or technical assistance in sampling design and quality assurance for household surveys in at least three (3) developing countries; and • Demonstrated experience in use of specialized statistical software such as STATA, R or similar in survey methodology activities at national level or as a resource person for training/technical assistance. • Duration of the assignment The Individual Consultant will work within the 2 months from the date of signing the agreement. • Facilities to be provided by the Client The assignment will mostly be home-based and shall require travel to Tanzania to conduct the training. • Location of Employment The assignment will involve traveling to Tanzania to the venue of the training • 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. • A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection Method set out in the Procurement Regulations. • 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 Tuesday 9 September 2025 on or before 23:59 hours, Botswana local time. No public opening will be held. Collab link: https://collab.sadc.int/s/8neAZRKgqabf4Gq Kindly note that only highly technically scored bidder will be contacted for negotiations meeting. • VALIDITY OF THE TECHINICAL PROPOSAL Your submission should be valid for a period of 120 days from the date of deadline for submission. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: (https://www.sadc.int/procurement-opportunities) 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: [email protected] Copy to: [email protected] or [email protected]
National Training on Eurotrace for trade statistics in Namibia
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 AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON EUROTRACE TO NAMIBIA REFERENCE NUMBER: SADC/3/5/2/418 DATE OF ISSUE: 19 August 2025 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 AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON EUROTRACE TO NAMIBIA 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 AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON EUROTRACE TO NAMIBIA Time Commitment : 100% Accountable : Senior Officer, Research and Statistics Duration of Assignment: 3 months • The Objectives of the Assignment • • Overall objective The overall objective of this exercise is to train Member States on the use of statistical software for merchandise trade statistics. • • Purpose (Specific Objectives) The specific objective of the assignment is to undertake an advance national training on EUROTRACE, especially SQL server based EUROTRACE to Namibia Statistics Agency to process and analyse trade data. Another objective is to provide technical assistance on assessment of the EUROTRACE system challenges faced by Namibia Statistics Agency. 1.3 Expected results The consultant is expected to achieve the following result: • Strengthened technical capacity of the NBS of Tanzania on use of best sampling techniques and methodologies for household and establishment surveys; • Strengthened technical capacity of NBS of Tanzania on the use of specialised statistical software on sampling; and • Identification of gaps regarding sampling methodologies currently being used for surveys and recommendations for implementation to close the gaps with specific timelines and associated tasks. • QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS This assignment is expected to be carried out by an individual consultant as the Master Trainer and strong experience and there should be evidence of in-depth knowledge of EUROTRACE. The specific profile is provided below: • • Qualifications and Skills • A minimum of a Degree in statistics, economics, IT, Data Science or related field, A Masters degree and above shall be an advantage. • Certificate in trainings on EUROTRACE • 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. • • General Professional Experience The Expert Must have at least fifteen (15) years of experience in merchandise trade statistics compilation and dissemination. 2.3 Specific Professional Experience • • Demonstrated experience for at least 10 years using EUROTRACE for processing and dissemination of merchandise trade statistics at national, regional or continental level; • Demonstrated experience as a resource person in delivering at least 5 trainings/technical assistance activities to developing countries at national, regional and continental level in Eurotrace software • The expert must be independent and free from conflicts of interest in the responsibilities they take on. • Duration of the assignment The Individual Consultant will work within the 3 months from the date of signing the agreement. • Facilities to be provided by the Client The assignment will mostly be home-based and shall require travel to Namibia to conduct the training and technical assistance. • Location of Employment The assignment will involve traveling to Namibia to the venue of the training • 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. • A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection Method set out in the Procurement Regulations. • 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 Tuesday 9 September 2025 on or before 23:59 hours, Botswana local time. No public opening will be held. Collab link: https://collab.sadc.int/s/fxtGwMygsmTq8Lb Kindly note that only highly technically scored bidder will be contacted for negotiations meeting. • VALIDITY OF THE TECHINICAL PROPOSAL Your submission should be valid for a period of 120 days from the date of deadline for submission. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: (https://www.sadc.int/procurement-opportunities) 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: [email protected] Copy to: [email protected] or [email protected]
National Training in advanced STATA for agriculture census in Namibia
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 STATA ADVANCED LEVEL TO NAMIBIA STATISTICS AGENCY REFERENCE NUMBER: SADC/3/5/2/412 DATE OF ISSUE: 23 July 2025 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 STATA ADVANCED LEVEL TO NAMIBIA STATISTICS AGENCY 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 STATA ADVANCED LEVEL TO NAMIBIA STATISTICS AGENCY Time Commitment : 100% Accountable : Senior Officer, Research and Statistics Duration of Assignment: 3 months • The Objectives of the Assignment • • Overall objective The overall objective of this exercise is to train Member State on the use of statistical software. • • Purpose (Specific Objectives) The specific objective of the assignment is to undertake a national training on STATA advanced level to Namibia to process and analyse census and surveys data. 1.3 Expected results The consultant is expected to achieve the following result: • Strengthened technical capacity of Namibia Statistics Agency in the management and processing of data from census and surveys using STATA and dataset from Namibia Statistics Agency; • QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 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 statistical analysis software (STATA). The specific profile is provided below: 2.1 Qualifications and Skills • • A minimum of a Degree in statistics, economics, IT or related field, A Masters 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. • • General Professional Experience • • The Expert Must have at least ten (15) years of experience using statistics analysis software,STATA in Official Statistics. 2.3 Specific Professional Experience • • Demonstrated experience in statistical data processing and analysis, spatial analysis, modelling and data visualization using STATA 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 STATA; • Extensive experience in as a resource person in delivering at least 5 training on STATA at national/regional/international stages, particularly using household and census data. • Duration of the assignment The Individual Consultant will work within the 3 months from the date of signing the agreement. • Facilities to be provided by the Client The assignment will mostly be home-based and shall require travel to the Namibia to conduct the training. • Location of Employment The assignment will involve traveling to the Namibia to conduct the training. • 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. • A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection Method set out in the Procurement Regulations. • 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 8 August 2025 on or before 23:59 hours, Botswana local time. No public opening will be held. Collab link: Link: https://collab.sadc.int/s/2GSdTXCacFoZerx Kindly note that only highly technically scored bidder will be contacted for negotiations meeting. • VALIDITY OF THE TECHINICAL PROPOSAL Your submission should be valid for a period of 120 days from the date of deadline for submission. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: (https://www.sadc.int/procurement-opportunities) 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: [email protected] Copy to: [email protected] or [email protected] Annex 1- CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) | Position Title and No. | {e.g., K-1, INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT} | Name of Expert: | {Insert full name} | Date of Birth: | {day/month/year} | Country of Citizenship/Residence | Education: {List college/university or other specialized education, giving names of educational institutions, dates attended, degree(s)/diploma(s) obtained} ________________________________________________________________________ Employment record relevant to the assignment: {Starting with present position, list in reverse order. Please provide dates, name of employing organization, titles of positions held, types of activities performed and location of the assignment, and contact information of previous clients and employing organization(s) who can be contacted for references. Past employment that is not relevant to the assignment does not need to be included.} | Period | Employing organization and your title/position. Contact information for references | Country | Summary of activities performed relevant to the Assignment | [e.g., May 2005-present] | [e.g., Ministry of ……, advisor/consultant to… For references: Tel…………/e-mail……; Mr. Hbbbbb, deputy minister] | | | | | | | | | | Membership in Professional Associations and Publications: ___________________________________________________________________ Language Skills (indicate only languages in which you can work): ______________ ___________________________________________________________________ Adequacy for the Assignment: | Detailed Tasks Assigned on Consultant’s Team of Experts: | Reference to Prior Work/Assignments that Best Illustrates Capability to Handle the Assigned Tasks | {List all deliverables/tasks as in REOI or TORS in which the Expert will be involved) | | | | | Experts contact information: (e-mail …………………., phone……………) Certification: I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV correctly describes myself, my qualifications, and my experience, and I am available to undertake the assignment in case of an award. I understand that any misstatement or misrepresentation described herein may lead to my disqualification or dismissal by the Client, and/or sanctions by the Bank. {day/month/year} Name of Expert Signature Date
Review of National Accounts Statistics in Zimbabwe
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 REVIEWS ON NATIONAL ACCOUNTS STATISTICS PRACTICES IN ZIMBABWE REFERENCE NUMBER: SADC/3/5/2/410 DATE OF ISSUE: 23 July 2025 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 REVIEWS ON NATIONAL ACCOUNTS STATISTICS PRACTICES IN ZIMBABWE 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 REVIEWS ON NATIONAL ACCOUNTS STATISTICS PRACTICES IN ZIMBABWE Time Commitment : 100% Accountable : Senior Officer, Research and Statistics Duration of Assignment: 4 months • The Objectives of the Assignment • • Overall objective The overall objective of this exercise is to harmonize national accounts statistics in the region through capacity building and conduct of methodological reviews to Member States based on the SADC National Accounts Guidelines. • • Purpose (Specific Objectives) The specific objective of the assignment is to produce a review report of 1 Member State on its current status producing and disseminating national accounts statistics as per the SADC National Accounts Guidelines and on supply-use tables practice. This report shall also identify best practices and gaps in the Member State on the subject matter with an implementation matrix that shall guide subsequent activities or interventions required from Secretariat and the Member State for implementation towards harmonization in national accounts statistics. 1.3 Expected results The consultant is expected to achieve the following results in the following: • Strengthened technical capacity of Zimbabwe in the generation and use of national accounts statistics for measuring economic performance; ii. The review session shall enable participants to gain technical expertise for independent computation of harmonized national accounts statistics up to milestones 2 of SNA 2008; and iii. The review exercise shall provide a repository of good practices and identify potential gaps that shall assist Secretariat in formulating effective actions for roll out. • QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 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 covering National Accounts methodologies. The specific profile is provided below: 2.1 Qualifications and Skills A minimum of a Degree in statistics, economics or related field. A Masters degree and above shall be an advantage. • • Written and oral fluency in the English language is essential. Knowledge of French and Portuguese would be an asset. • 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. • • General Professional Experience • • The Expert Must have at least ten (10) years of experience in national accounts statistics. 2.3 Specific Professional Experience • • Experience of compilation of national accounts statistics up to milestone 2 of SNA 2008 and supply-use tables at national level; • Demonstrated experience in the drafting of methodological guidelines on national accounts statistics at national level and regional level; • Extensive experience in as a resource person in delivering training on national accounts statistics at national/regional/international stages; • Experience in undertaking methodological soundness reviews in National Accounts Statistics in Africa; • Experience in working on economic statistics linked to National Accounts including trade, balance of payment and government statistics. • Duration of the assignment The Individual Consultant will work within the 4 months from the date of signing the agreement. • Facilities to be provided by the Client The assignment will mostly be home-based and shall require travel to the Zimbabwe to conduct the technical assistance. • Location of Employment The assignment will involve traveling to the Zimbabwe to conduct the technical assistance. • 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. • A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection Method set out in the Procurement Regulations. • 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 8 August 2025 on or before 23:59 hours, Botswana local time. No public opening will be held. Collab link: https://collab.sadc.int/s/Qob28b5GnSk48Hk Kindly note that only highly technically scored bidder will be contacted for negotiations meeting. • VALIDITY OF THE TECHINICAL PROPOSAL Your submission should be valid for a period of 120 days from the date of deadline for submission. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: (https://www.sadc.int/procurement-opportunities) 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: [email protected] Copy to: [email protected] or [email protected] Annex 1- CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) | Position Title and No. | {e.g., K-1, INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT} | Name of Expert: | {Insert full name} | Date of Birth: | {day/month/year} | Country of Citizenship/Residence | Education: {List college/university or other specialized education, giving names of educational institutions, dates attended, degree(s)/diploma(s) obtained} ________________________________________________________________________ Employment record relevant to the assignment: {Starting with present position, list in reverse order. Please provide dates, name of employing organization, titles of positions held, types of activities performed and location of the assignment, and contact information of previous clients and employing organization(s) who can be contacted for references. Past employment that is not relevant to the assignment does not need to be included.} | Period | Employing organization and your title/position. Contact information for references | Country | Summary of activities performed relevant to the Assignment | [e.g., May 2005-present] | [e.g., Ministry of ……, advisor/consultant to… For references: Tel…………/e-mail……; Mr. Hbbbbb, deputy minister] | | | | | | | | | | Membership in Professional Associations and Publications: ___________________________________________________________________ Language Skills (indicate only languages in which you can work): ______________ ___________________________________________________________________ Adequacy for the Assignment: | Detailed Tasks Assigned on Consultant’s Team of Experts: | Reference to Prior Work/Assignments that Best Illustrates Capability to Handle the Assigned Tasks | {List all deliverables/tasks as in REOI or TORS in which the Expert will be involved) | | | | | Experts contact information: (e-mail …………………., phone……………) Certification: I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV correctly describes myself, my qualifications, and my experience, and I am available to undertake the assignment in case of an award. I understand that any misstatement or misrepresentation described herein may lead to my disqualification or dismissal by the Client, and/or sanctions by the Bank. {day/month/year} Name of Expert Signature Date
Resource Person for Regional Training Workshop on advanced sampling methodology
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 UNDERTAKE A REGIONAL TRAINING WORKSHOP ON ADVANCED SAMPLING METHODS FOR HOUSEHOLD SURVEYS IN SADC REGION AS A RESOURCE PERSON REFERENCE NUMBER: SADC/3/5/2/413 DATE OF ISSUE: 23 July 2025 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 UNDERTAKE A REGIONAL TRAINING WORKSHOP ON ADVANCED SAMPLING METHODS FOR HOUSEHOLD SURVEYS IN SADC REGION AS A RESOURCE PERSON 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 UNDERTAKE A REGIONAL TRAINING WORKSHOP ON ADVANCED SAMPLING METHODS FOR HOUSEHOLD SURVEYS IN SADC REGION AS A RESOURCE PERSON Time Commitment : 100% Accountable : Senior Officer, Research and Statistics Duration of Assignment: 3 months • The Objectives of the Assignment • • Overall objective The overall objective of this exercise is to capacitate Member States on advanced survey methodology techniques for conduct of household surveys. • • Purpose (Specific Objectives) The specific objective of the assignment is to service a regional training workshop on advanced sampling methods for household surveys as a resource person for beginners. The training sessions will involve practical sessions with the participants and cover advanced sample design for household surveys specifically for household expenditure surveys, labour force surveys and multi-purpose household surveys; advanced sampling techniques in general, advanced weighting and calibration, advanced error mitigation, sampling methods using specialized statistical software such as STATA, R and Python, surveys in conflict zones and remote data collection, Geographical Information System (GIS) integration for sampling and the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in sampling amongst others. 1.3 Expected results The consultant is expected to achieve the following result: • Strengthened technical capacity of Member States National Statistics Office in advanced sampling methods for household surveys; • Strengthened technical capacity of Member States National Statistics Office in the use of statistical software on sampling; • QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 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 covering sampling concepts and techniques for household surveys. The specific profile is provided below: 2.1 Qualifications and Skills • • At least a Master’s Degree or equivalent in Survey Sampling or Statistics with special expertise in survey sampling. • Written and oral fluency in the English language is essential. Knowledge of French and Portuguese would be an asset. • 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. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • • General Professional Experience • • The Expert Must have at least ten (10) years of experience in survey methodology design for surveys pertaining to Official Statistics 2.3 Specific Professional Experience • • At least ten (10) years experience in design of sampling methodology for conduct of household surveys for Official Statistics; • Experience as a resource person in delivering training on sampling and quality assurance for at least 5 household surveys at national/regional/international stages. • Experience in undertaking technical assistance in sampling design and quality assurance for household surveys in at least three (3) developing countries; • Demonstrated experience in use of specialized statistical software such as STATA, R or similar in survey methodology activities at national level or as a resource person for training/technical assistance;. • Duration of the assignment The Individual Consultant will work within the 3 months from the date of signing the agreement. • Facilities to be provided by the Client The assignment will mostly be home-based and shall require travel to one of the member states to conduct the training. • Location of Employment The assignment will involve traveling to the venue of the training which is one of the member states to conduct the training. • 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. • A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection Method set out in the Procurement Regulations. • 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 8 August 2025 on or before 23:59 hours, Botswana local time. No public opening will be held. Collab link: https://collab.sadc.int/s/FomGjMmTABZW6CF Kindly note that only highly technically scored bidder will be contacted for negotiations meeting. • VALIDITY OF THE TECHINICAL PROPOSAL Your submission should be valid for a period of 120 days from the date of deadline for submission. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: (https://www.sadc.int/procurement-opportunities) 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: [email protected] Copy to: [email protected] or [email protected] Annex 1- CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) | Position Title and No. | {e.g., K-1, INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT} | Name of Expert: | {Insert full name} | Date of Birth: | {day/month/year} | Country of Citizenship/Residence | Education: {List college/university or other specialized education, giving names of educational institutions, dates attended, degree(s)/diploma(s) obtained} ________________________________________________________________________ Employment record relevant to the assignment: {Starting with present position, list in reverse order. Please provide dates, name of employing organization, titles of positions held, types of activities performed and location of the assignment, and contact information of previous clients and employing organization(s) who can be contacted for references. Past employment that is not relevant to the assignment does not need to be included.} | Period | Employing organization and your title/position. Contact information for references | Country | Summary of activities performed relevant to the Assignment | [e.g., May 2005-present] | [e.g., Ministry of ……, advisor/consultant to… For references: Tel…………/e-mail……; Mr. Hbbbbb, deputy minister] | | | | | | | | | | Membership in Professional Associations and Publications: ___________________________________________________________________ Language Skills (indicate only languages in which you can work): ______________ ___________________________________________________________________ Adequacy for the Assignment: | Detailed Tasks Assigned on Consultant’s Team of Experts: | Reference to Prior Work/Assignments that Best Illustrates Capability to Handle the Assigned Tasks | {List all deliverables/tasks as in REOI or TORS in which the Expert will be involved) | | | | | Experts contact information: (e-mail …………………., phone……………) Certification: I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV correctly describes myself, my qualifications, and my experience, and I am available to undertake the assignment in case of an award. I understand that any misstatement or misrepresentation described herein may lead to my disqualification or dismissal by the Client, and/or sanctions by the Bank. {day/month/year}
Consultancy To Strengthen Regional And National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Syste…
SADC SECRETARIAT REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: Botswana NAME OF PROJECT: SADC REGIONAL CLIMATE RESILIENCE PROJECT (RCRP) PROJECT ID: P180171 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: Consultancy to Strengthen Regional and National Capacities for improved forecasting and Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems REFERENCE NUMBER: BW-SADC-482900-CS-QCBS (SADC/3/5/2/395) DATE OF ISSUE: 6th June 2025 The SADC Secretariat through the SADC Regional Climate Resilience Project (RCRP) has received a grant. The Project is the first in a Series of Projects (SOP), and involves Madagascar, Mozambique, South Sudan, Comoros, and two regional organizations: SADC, and the Eastern Nile Technical Regional Office (ENTRO). The overarching development objective of the SOP is to strengthen the resilience to water-related climate impacts in Eastern and Southern African countries and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for Consultancy to Strengthen Regional and National Capacities for improved forecasting and Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems. The consulting services (“the Services”) include to provide technical assistance to SADC Member States National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems (NMHEWS) through a comprehensive assessment of capacities and support for development of a regional platform for MHEWS. The assessment will evaluate the types, status, and barriers to interoperability of these systems. This will enable the Secretariat to identify strengths, weaknesses and gaps in all Member States early warning systems. Through the project the Secretariat intends to build the capacities of Member States early warning systems to ensure they have the necessary capacity to undertake early warning and disseminate early warning information for saving lives and protect infrastructure and property. It is anticipated that through the project Member States early warning systems will be strengthened and harmonized to enable the seamless sharing of early warning and other related information between Member States, the SADC Humanitarian and Emergency Operations Centre (SHOC), SADC-Climate Services Centre, and global, continental and national Early Warning Systems (EWS). And will run through for 18 months. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment: can be found at the following website: (https://www.sadc.int/procurement-opportunities) The SADC Secretariat now invites eligible consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consulting firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services and will be shortlisted using the below; | a | Applicant firm’s core business area alignment with the envisaged assignment at hand (please showcase the similar assignments); | 50 | b | General and specific experiences of the applicant firm in terms of number of years in the consulting industry and number, similarity and complexity of successfully completed assignments within the last recent years (say 7 to 10 years); | 20 | c | Technical and managerial capability of the applicant firms in terms of corporate technical competence, financial capabilities, institutional quality management and overall team of experts under its command; | 30 | | Total | 100 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. which is available on the Bank’s website at https://thedocs.worldbank.org/en/doc/Procurement-Regulations-September-2023.pdf., setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality & Cost Based Selection (QCBS) Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Interested consultants may obtain further information where they done understand at the address below during office hours 08h00hours to 16h30hours Botswana time. Expressions of interest must be submitted electronically in PDF format and dully signed via this COLLAB LINK: https://collab.sadc.int/s/Cex63p7jHgLoLZD at or before midnight Botswana time on 27 June 2025 and using the drag and drop link provided above in a zip folder with all necessary documents for consideration. Firms are advised to submit their proposals during working hours for support in case of any technical problems. Expressions of Interest must be submitted as one PDF file or zipped folder bearing the name of the applicant. Below is the address for obtaining further information: The Procuring entity: SADC Secretariat Head of Procurement Unit Contact person: Ms. Mercy Mikuwa Telephone: +267 364 1989 / 3951863 Fax: 3972848 E-mail: [email protected] Copy to: [email protected]; [email protected]
Review and Development of Statistics Act and aligned to SADC Protocol on Statist…
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 • The Objectives of the Assignment • • 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. • • 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: • Assessment report of policy frameworks of the Statistics Office of Zimbabwe, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and defining specific recommendations to redesign the Statistics Act based on best practices in modernizing national statistical offices; • 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 • A draft Statistics Act based on findings and recommendations from the assessment and review. • QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 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 • • 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; • 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; • Duration of the assignment The Individual Consultant will work within the 2 months from the date of signing the agreement. • 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. • Location of Employment The assignment will involve traveling to the Zimbabwe Statistics Office for consultation. • 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. • A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection Method set out in the Procurement Regulations. • 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. • 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: [email protected] Copy to: [email protected] Annex 1- CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) | Position Title and No. | {e.g., K-1, INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT} | Name of Expert: | {Insert full name} | Date of Birth: | {day/month/year} | Country of Citizenship/Residence | Education: {List college/university or other specialized education, giving names of educational institutions, dates attended, degree(s)/diploma(s) obtained} ________________________________________________________________________ Employment record relevant to the assignment: {Starting with present position, list in reverse order. Please provide dates, name of employing organization, titles of positions held, types of activities performed and location of the assignment, and contact information of previous clients and employing organization(s) who can be contacted for references. Past employment that is not relevant to the assignment does not need to be included.} | Period | Employing organization and your title/position. Contact information for references | Country | Summary of activities performed relevant to the Assignment | [e.g., May 2005-present] | [e.g., Ministry of ……, advisor/consultant to… For references: Tel…………/e-mail……; Mr. Hbbbbb, deputy minister] | | | | | | | | | | Membership in Professional Associations and Publications: ______________________________________________________________________ Language Skills (indicate only languages in which you can work): ______________ Adequacy for the Assignment: | Detailed Tasks Assigned on Consultant’s Team of Experts: | Reference to Prior Work/Assignments that Best Illustrates Capability to Handle the Assigned Tasks | {List all deliverables/tasks as in REOI or TORS in which the Expert will be involved) | | | | | Experts contact information: (e-mail …………………., phone……………) Certification: I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV correctly describes myself, my qualifications, and my experience, and I am available to undertake the assignment in case of an award. I understand that any misstatement or misrepresentation described herein may lead to my disqualification or dismissal by the Client, and/or sanctions by the Bank. {day/month/year} Name of Expert Signature Date Annex 2 Detailed TORs TERMS OF REFERENCE CONSULTANCY TO REVIEW THE CURRENT STATISTICS ACT OF ESWATINI AND DEVELOP A NEW STATISTICS ACT IN LINE WITH LATEST DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND INFORMATION 1.1 Background The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is a Regional Economic Community comprising 16 Member States, namely; Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius,
National Training and technical assistance of Eurotrace for trade Statistics in …
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 NATIONAL TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON EUROTRACE TO BOTSWANA STATISTICS AGENCY REFERENCE NUMBER: SADC/3/5/2/393 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 Secretariat intends to apply part of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under the contract for hiring an INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANCY TO CARRY OUT NATIONAL TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON EUROTRACE TO BOTSWANA STATISTICS AGENCY 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 NATIONAL TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON EUROTRACE TO BOTSWANA STATISTICS AGENCY (1 Position) Time Commitment : 100% Accountable : Senior Officer, Research and Statistics Duration of Assignment: 3 months • The Objectives of the Assignment • • Overall objective The overall objective of this exercise is to train Member States on the use of statistical software for merchandise trade statistics. • • Specific objectives The specific objective of the assignment is to undertake an advance national training on EUROTRACE, especially Structured Query Language (SQL)server based EUROTRACE to Statistics Botswana to process and analyse trade data. Another objective is to provide technical assistance on assessment of the EUROTRACE system challenges faced by Statistics Botswana. 1.3 Expected results The consultant is expected to achieve the following results in the following: • Strengthened technical capacity of Statistics Botswana in the effectively and efficiently management and processing of trade data using SQL Server based EUROTRACE; • Sources of challenges with EUROTRACE identified, documented and resolved; and • Statistics Botswana to process and disseminate trade statistics using Eurotrace (SQL). • QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS This assignment is expected to be carried out by an individual consultant as the Master Trainer and strong experience and there should be evidence of in-depth knowledge of EUROTRACE. The specific profile is provided below: 2.1 Qualifications and Skills • • A minimum of a Degree in statistics, economics, IT, Data Science or related field, A Masters degree and above shall be an advantage. • Certificate in trainings on EUROTRACE • 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 fifteen (15) years of experience in merchandise trade statistics compilation and dissemination. 2.3 Specific Professional Experience • Demonstrated experience for at least 10 years using EUROTRACE for processing and dissemination of merchandise trade statistics at national, regional or continental level; • Demonstrated experience as a resource person in delivering at least 5 trainings/technical assistance activities to developing countries at national, regional and continental level in Eurotrace software • The expert must be independent and free from conflicts of interest in the responsibilities they take on. • Duration of the assignment The Individual Consultant will work within the 3 months from the date of signing the agreement. • Facilities to be provided by the Client The assignment will mostly be home-based and shall require travel to the Botswana to conduct the training and technical assistance. • Location of Employment The assignment will involve traveling to the Botswana to conduct the training and technical assistance. • 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. • A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection Method set out in the Procurement Regulations. • 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/e86ZoLGT2dQACnC Kindly note that only highly technically scored bidder will be contacted for negotiations meeting. • 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: [email protected] Copy to: [email protected] Annex 1- CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) | Position Title and No. | {e.g., K-1, INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT} | Name of Expert: | {Insert full name} | Date of Birth: | {day/month/year} | Country of Citizenship/Residence | Education: {List college/university or other specialized education, giving names of educational institutions, dates attended, degree(s)/diploma(s) obtained} ________________________________________________________________________ Employment record relevant to the assignment: {Starting with present position, list in reverse order. Please provide dates, name of employing organization, titles of positions held, types of activities performed and location of the assignment, and contact information of previous clients and employing organization(s) who can be contacted for references. Past employment that is not relevant to the assignment does not need to be included.} | Period | Employing organization and your title/position. Contact information for references | Country | Summary of activities performed relevant to the Assignment | [e.g., May 2005-present] | [e.g., Ministry of ……, advisor/consultant to… For references: Tel…………/e-mail……; Mr. Hbbbbb, deputy minister] | | | | | | | | | | Membership in Professional Associations and Publications: ______________________________________________________________________ Language Skills (indicate only languages in which you can work): ______________ ______________________________________________________________________ Adequacy for the Assignment: | Detailed Tasks Assigned on Consultant’s Team of Experts: | Reference to Prior Work/Assignments that Best Illustrates Capability to Handle the Assigned Tasks | {List all deliverables/tasks as in REOI or TORS in which the Expert will be involved) | | | | | Experts contact information: (e-mail …………………., phone……………) Certification: I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV correctly describes myself, my qualifications, and my experience, and I am available to undertake the assignment in case of an award. I understand that any misstatement or misrepresentation described herein may lead to my disqualification or dismissal by the Client, and/or sanctions by the Bank. {day/month/year} Name of Expert Signature Date Annex 2 Detailed TORs TERMS OF REFERENCE CONSULTANCY TO CARRY OUT A NATIONAL TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON EUROTRACE TO BOTSWANA STATISTICS AGENCY BACKGROUND INFORMATION • • Background The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is a Regional Economic Community comprising 16 Member States, namely; Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Established in 1992, SADC is committed to Regional Integration and poverty eradication within Southern Africa through economic development and ensuring peace and security. Article 14 of the SADC Treaty establishes the SADC Secretariat as the principal executive institution of SADC. The Secretariat perform
National Training of Survey Solution in Lesotho
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 • The Objectives of the Assignment • • 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. • • Specific objectives The specific objective of the assignment is to undertake a national training on Survey Solution in Lesotho to implement data collection tools for EAC. 1.3 Expected results The consultant is expected to achieve the following results in the following: • Strengthened technical capacity of Lesotho Bureau of Statistics with the skills and knowledge to effectively design, implement, manage, and analyze EAC using Survey Solution, ensuring high-quality data collection. • 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. • QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 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 • • A minimum of a Degree in statistics, economics, IT or related field, A Masters 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 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. • Duration of the assignment The Individual Consultant will work within the 3 months from the date of signing the agreement. • 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. • Location of Employment The assignment will involve traveling to the Lesotho Bureau Statistics for consultation. • 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. • A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection Method set out in the Procurement Regulations. • 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. • 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: [email protected] Copy to: [email protected] Annex 1- CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) | Position Title and No. | {e.g., K-1, INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT} | Name of Expert: | {Insert full name} | Date of Birth: | {day/month/year} | Country of Citizenship/Residence | Education: {List college/university or other specialized education, giving names of educational institutions, dates attended, degree(s)/diploma(s) obtained} ________________________________________________________________________ Employment record relevant to the assignment: {Starting with present position, list in reverse order. Please provide dates, name of employing organization, titles of positions held, types of activities performed and location of the assignment, and contact information of previous clients and employing organization(s) who can be contacted for references. Past employment that is not relevant to the assignment does not need to be included.} | Period | Employing organization and your title/position. Contact information for references | Country | Summary of activities performed relevant to the Assignment | [e.g., May 2005-present] | [e.g., Ministry of ……, advisor/consultant to… For references: Tel…………/e-mail……; Mr. Hbbbbb, deputy minister] | | | | | | | | | | Membership in Professional Associations and Publications: ______________________________________________________________________ Language Skills (indicate only languages in which you can work): ______________ ______________________________________________________________________ Adequacy for the Assignment: | Detailed Tasks Assigned on Consultant’s Team of Experts: | Reference to Prior Work/Assignments that Best Illustrates Capability to Handle the Assigned Tasks | {List all deliverables/tasks as in REOI or TORS in which the Expert will be involved) | | | | | Experts contact information: (e-mail …………………., phone……………) Certification: I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV correctly describes myself, my qualifications, and my experience, and I am available to undertake the assignment in case of an award. I understand that any misstatement or misrepresentation described herein may lead to my disqualification or dismissal by the Client, and/or sanctions by the Bank. {day/month/year} Name of Expert Signature Date Annex 2 Detailed TORs TERMS OF REFERENCE CONSULTANCY TO CARRY OUT A NATIONAL TRAINING ON SURVEY SOLUTION TO LESOTHO BUREAU OF STATISTICS BACKGROUND INFORMATION • • Background The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is a Regional Economic Community comprising 16 Member States, namely; Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Established in 1992, SADC is committed to Regional Integration and poverty eradication within Southern Africa through economic development and ensuring peace and security. Article 14 of the SADC Treaty establishes the SADC Secretariat as the principal executive institution of SADC. The Secretariat performs its mandate and functions within the policy, strategic and programme prov
Firm Consultancy for Basic and Intermediate Training of R in 5 Member States
SADC SECRETARIAT. REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTANT QUALIFICATIONS-BASED SELECTION) SHORTLISTING COUNTRY: Botswana NAME OF PROJECT: SADC REGIONAL STATISTICS PROJECT (RSP) PROJECT ID: P175731 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: CONSULTANCY TO HIRE A FIRM FOR UNDERTAKING OF NATIONAL TRAININGS ON R IN FIVE (5) SADC MEMBER STATES REFERENCE NUMBER: SADC/3/5/2/390 DATE OF ISSUE: 14th 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 main guiding frameworks are SADC Vision 20250 and the SADC Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan 2020-2030 (RISDP 2020-2030). 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 a FIRM FOR UNDERTAKING OF NATIONAL TRAININGS ON R IN FIVE (5) SADC MEMBER STATES 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 : CONSULTANCY TO HIRE A FIRM FOR UNDERTAKING OF NATIONAL TRAININGS ON R IN FIVE (5) SADC MEMBER STATES Time Commitment : 100% Accountable : Senior Officer, Research and Statistics Duration of Assignment: 10 months • The Objectives of the Assignment: The overall objective of this exercise is to train Member States on the use of statistical software for management of large database and analysis of complex surveys. With Specific objectives: to provide participants with basic knowledge about the syntax and basis of the R programming language and to provide an overview of the main packages of R which are important for the statistical production process; and to provide participants with intermediate level knowledge on R for production and dissemination of official statistics. The detailed scope of work can be obtained from the terms of reference below. • The SADC Secretariat now invites eligible consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consulting firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (i.e., Company profile detailing alignment to the assignment, description of similar assignments undertaken, experience in similar conditions and availability of appropriate skills among staff). • The consulting firm should have significant in-depth expertise and knowledge in R with experienced master trainers on Python in statistical data processing and analysis, spatial data analysis, big data, quantitative and quantitative data analysis, modelling and data visualization, especially for official statistics. The consultancy firm should also have in depth experience in design and implementation of training materials for official statistics Training and capacity building conducted under this assignment must align with the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and its applicable Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs). Work under this consultancy is also expected to incorporate gender-sensitive approaches in all project activities and conduct a GBV/SEA/SH risk assessment. • Establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with 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. which is available on the Bank’s website at https://thedocs.worldbank.org/en/doc/Procurement-Regulations-September-2023.pdf. The Consultant will be selected under the Consultants Qualifications-based Selection. The firms will be shortlisted using the following criteria: | Evaluation Criteria | Points | Firm specific experience related to the assignment | 40 | Availability of Qualified and Experienced Experts | 60 | Total | 100 • Interested consultants may obtain further information and detailed terms of reference at the address below during office hours 08h00hours to 16h30hours Botswana time. • Expressions of interest must be submitted electronically in PDF format and dully signed via this LINK: https://collab.sadc.int/s/7NEKNidEPXbqdP7 Closing time is 23.59 hours midnight Botswana time on 28 April 2025 and should mention the name of the consultancy assignment. CONSULTANCY TO HIRE A FIRM FOR UNDERTAKING OF NATIONAL TRAININGS ON R IN FIVE (5) SADC MEMBER STATES Firms are advised to submit their proposals during working hours for support in case of any technical problems. Expressions of Interest must be submitted as one PDF file or zipped folder bearing the name of the applicant. • Below is the address for obtaining further information: The Procuring entity: SADC Secretariat Head of Procurement Unit Contact person: Ms. Mercy Mikuwa Telephone: +267 364 1989 / 3951863 Fax: 3972848 E-mail: [email protected] Copy to: [email protected]; [email protected] Annex 2 Detailed TORs TERMS OF REFERENCE CONSULTANCY TO HIRE A FIRM FOR UNDERTAKING OF NATIONAL TRAININGS ON R IN FIVE (5) SADC MEMBER STATES • BACKGROUND INFORMATION • Partner country The Southern African Development Community (SADC). • • Contract authority The Contracting Authority is SADC Secretariat, represented by its Executive Secretary. • • Background The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is a Regional Economic Community comprising 16 Member States, namely; Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Established in 1992, SADC is committed to Regional Integration and poverty eradication within Southern Africa through economic development and ensuring peace and security. Article 14 of the SADC Treaty establishes the SADC Secretariat as the principal executive institution of SADC. The Secretariat performs its mandate and functions within the policy, strategic and programme provisions outlined in the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP) and the Vision 2050. The SADC Vision 2050 earmarks Statistics a priority cross-cutting sector whereby by 2050, the region strategic objective in statistics is to realize a robust and responsive regional statistical system to underpin regional integration processes, including measurement of progress and impact. • • Current situation in the sector In the discipline of Official Statistics there is an absolute necessity of evolving towards programming languages oriented to modern data science to face new challenges such as fast prototyping innovative ideas, standardizing production processes and automatizing manual tasks. The implementation of statistical techniques, methods and methodologies can be done with R functions, scripts and packages in a proper manner following the principles of modularity. Secretariat is prioritizing statistical capacity building as part of its implementation plan guided by the Regional Strategy for Development of Statistics (RSDS) 2020-30. With the Regional Statistics Project funded by the World Bank, capacity building shall basically come in the form of development of practical guidelines in specific domains; rolling out national and regional training programmes and; assisting Member States through technical assistance. Data management and processing is within the sub-component 1.1 on improving capacity for data production, management and dissemination of the World Bank project. With the growing need of analysing voluminous and complex survey data on a timely basis, open-source statistical software play a significant role. Thus, Secretariat is recruiting a consultancy firm which may include but not limited to research centres or universities to train SADC Member States statisticians on R for beginners and intermediate level. • • Needs assessment SADC Member States requested training on R for Statisticians handling data on daily basis for production of official statistics. • OBJECTIVES, PURPOSE AND EXPECTED RESULTS • Overall objective The overall objective of this exercise is to train Member States on the use of statistical software for management of large database and analysis of complex surveys. • • Specific objectives (Purpose) The specific objective of the assignment is to undertake a national training on R for processing of data for official statistics, especially: • to provide participants with basic knowledge about the syntax and basis of the R programming language and to provide an overview of the main packages of R which are important for the statistical production process; and • to p
Firm Consultancy for Training and Technical Assistance in Poverty Statistics – M…
SADC SECRETARIAT REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTANT QUALIFICATIONS-BASED SELECTION) SHORTLISTING COUNTRY: Botswana NAME OF PROJECT: SADC REGIONAL STATISTICS PROJECT (RSP) PROJECT ID: P175731 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: CONSULTANCY TO HIRE A FIRM FOR UNDERTAKING OF TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR COMPUTATION AND ANALYSIS OF POVERTY STATISTICS - MULTIDIMENSIONAL POVERTY INDEX (MPI) METHOD FOR 5 SADC MEMBER STATES REFERENCE NUMBER: SADC/3/5/2/392 DATE OF ISSUE: 14th 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 a CONSULTANCY TO HIRE A FIRM FOR UNDERTAKING OF TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR COMPUTATION AND ANALYSIS OF POVERTY STATISTICS - MULTIDIMENSIONAL POVERTY INDEX (MPI) METHOD FOR 5 SADC MEMBER STATES 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 : CONSULTANCY TO HIRE A FIRM FOR UNDERTAKING OF TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR COMPUTATION AND ANALYSIS OF POVERTY STATISTICS - MULTIDIMENSIONAL POVERTY INDEX (MPI) METHOD FOR 5 SADC MEMBER STATES Time Commitment : 100% Accountable : Senior Officer, Research and Statistics Duration of Assignment: 10 months • The Objectives of the Assignment: The overall objective of this consultancy is to enhance the capacity of statisticians in SADC Member States and in São Tomé and Príncipe (STP) to effectively utilize the MPI as a comprehensive tool for policy development and poverty reduction. By providing in-depth capacity-building workshops and targeted technical assistance, this initiative aims to equip national teams with the necessary skills and knowledge to compute, analyze, and interpret their national MPIs and SADC harmonized MPIs. This, in turn, will enable them to develop evidence-based policies that address the multiple dimensions of poverty, thereby contributing to the achievement of their national development plans, SADC Vision 2050 and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The detailed scope of work can be obtained from the terms of reference below. • The SADC Secretariat now invites eligible consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consulting firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (i.e., Company profile detailing alignment to the assignment, description of similar assignments undertaken, experience in similar conditions and availability of appropriate skills among staff). • The consulting firm should have significant in-depth expertise and knowledge in activities pertaining to stakeholder engagement, training and capacity building conducted under this assignment to be aligned with the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and its applicable Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs). Work under this consultancy is also expected to incorporate gender-sensitive approaches in all project activities and conduct a GBV/SEA/SH risk assessment. • Establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with 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. which is available on the Bank’s website at https://thedocs.worldbank.org/en/doc/Procurement-Regulations-September-2023.pdf. The Consultant will be selected under the Consultants Qualifications-based Selection. The firms will be shortlisted using the following criteria: | Evaluation Criteria | Points | Firm specific experience related to the assignment | 40 | Availability of Qualified and Experienced Experts | 60 | Total | 100 • Interested consultants may obtain further information and detailed terms of reference at the address below during office hours 08h00hours to 16h30hours Botswana time. • Expressions of interest must be submitted electronically in PDF format and dully signed via this LINK: https://collab.sadc.int/s/wGkDZpaTBqMBD2o Closing date is 23.59 hours midnight Botswana time on 28 April 2025 and should mention the name of the consultancy assignment. CONSULTANCY TO HIRE A FIRM FOR UNDERTAKING OF TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR COMPUTATION AND ANALYSIS OF POVERTY STATISTICS - MULTIDIMENSIONAL POVERTY INDEX (MPI) METHOD FOR 5 SADC MEMBER STATES Firms are advised to submit their proposals during working hours for support in case of any technical problems. Expressions of Interest must be submitted as one PDF file or zipped folder bearing the name of the applicant. • Below is the address for obtaining further information: The Procuring entity: SADC Secretariat Head of Procurement Unit Contact person: Ms. Mercy Mikuwa Telephone: +267 364 1989 / 3951863 Fax: 3972848 E-mail: [email protected] Copy to: [email protected]; [email protected] Annex 2 Detailed TORs TERMS OF REFERENCE CONSULTANCY TO HIRE A FIRM FOR UNDERTAKING OF TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR COMPUTATION AND ANALYSIS OF POVERTY STATISTICS - MULTIDIMENSIONAL POVERTY INDEX (MPI) METHOD FOR 5 SADC MEMBER STATES 1. BACKGROUND INFORMATION 1.1 Background The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is a regional community of 15 Southern African states comprising Angola, Botswana, Comoros, DRC, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Zambia. It was established at the Summit of Heads of State and Government on 17 August 1992 in Windhoek, Namibia. SADC foundation under Vision 2050 is to attain higher levels of peace and stability, enabling the further prioritisation, pursuit, and achievement of its objectives of socio-economic development, poverty eradication and regional integration. Poverty eradication and improvement of the well-being of the people of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region through regional integration and cooperation remain the ultimate goal for the region. The long-term objective of SADC is to reduce poverty in the region through economic growth as well as peace, democracy and stability. Specific objectives of SADC pertaining to poverty as outlined in the Treaty establishing SADC in Article 5 are stated as follows: • To promote sustainable and equitable economic growth and socio-economic development that will ensure poverty alleviation with the ultimate objective of its eradication, enhance the standard and quality of lie of the people of Southern Africa and support the socially disadvantaged through regional integration; and • Ensure that poverty eradication is addressed in all SADC activities and programmes. Recognising that poverty remains the greatest challenge confronting the SADC region, a Consultative Conference on Poverty and Development for SADC Heads of State and Government was convened in Mauritius in 2008. The objective of the conference was to intensify dialogue on regional dimensions of poverty, strengthen collective efforts to address poverty through regional cooperation and integration and to continue dialogue on the partnerships necessary to accelerate the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The main outcome of the conference was the signing of a Declaration on Poverty Eradication and Sustainable Development by the Heads of State and Government. Among others, the Heads of State and Government resolved to: • Achieve food security by setting up Task Force of Ministers of Trade, Agriculture and Finance to encourage regional collaboration and by sustainably improving the production capacity and productivity, facilitating cross boarder and internal food flows based on improved infrastructure and distribution networks • Promote financial sector development including micro finance and develop small and medium enterprises with emphasis on gender • Strengthen partnerships with the private sector and civil society at large to mobilise financial and technical resources to combat poverty at its root With regard to monitoring progress in poverty eradication initiatives, the Declaration further highlighted on the need to work towards the establishment of a Regional Poverty Observatory (RPO) to monitor progress made in the implementation of actions in the main priority areas of poverty eradication. It also noted the need to acquire and develop adequate capacity both at the Secret
Firm Consultancy for Basic and Intermediate Training of PYTHON in 5 Member State…
SADC SECRETARIAT REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTANT QUALIFICATIONS-BASED SELECTION) SHORTLISTING COUNTRY: Botswana NAME OF PROJECT: SADC REGIONAL STATISTICS PROJECT (RSP) PROJECT ID: P175731 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: CONSULTANCY TO HIRE A FIRM FOR UNDERTAKING OF NATIONAL TRAININGS ON PYTHON IN FIVE (5) SADC MEMBER STATES REFERENCE NUMBER: SADC/3/5/2/391 DATE OF ISSUE: 14th 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 main guiding frameworks are SADC Vision 20250 and the SADC Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan 2020-2030 (RISDP 2020-2030). 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 a FIRM FOR UNDERTAKING OF NATIONAL TRAININGS ON PYTHON IN FIVE (5) SADC MEMBER STATES 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 : CONSULTANCY TO HIRE A FIRM FOR UNDERTAKING OF NATIONAL TRAININGS ON PYTHON IN FIVE (5) SADC MEMBER STATES Time Commitment : 100% Accountable : Senior Officer, Research and Statistics Duration of Assignment: 10 months • The Objectives of the Assignment: The overall objective of this exercise is to train Member States on the use of statistical software for management of large database and analysis of complex surveys. With Specific objectives; to introduce participants to the Python language and ecosystem and to make them able to write basic Python programs for data processing, analysis and visualization; and to provide participants with intermediate level knowledge on Python language and ecosystem and to make them able to write Python programs for official statistics. The detailed scope of work can be obtained from the terms of reference below. • The SADC Secretariat now invites eligible consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consulting firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (i.e., Company profile detailing alignment to the assignment, description of similar assignments undertaken, experience in similar conditions and availability of appropriate skills among staff). • The consulting firm should have significant in-depth expertise and knowledge in Python with experienced master trainers on Python in statistical data processing and analysis, spatial data analysis, big data, quantitative and quantitative data analysis, modelling and data visualization, especially for official statistics. The consultancy firm should also have in depth experience in design and implementation of training materials for official statistics. Training and capacity building conducted under this assignment must align with the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and its applicable Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs), Work under this consultancy is also expected to incorporate gender-sensitive approaches in all project activities and conduct a GBV/SEA/SH risk assessment. • Establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with 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. which is available on the Bank’s website at https://thedocs.worldbank.org/en/doc/Procurement-Regulations-September-2023.pdf. The Consultant will be selected under the Consultants Qualifications-based Selection. The firms will be selected using the following criteria: | Evaluation Criteria | Points | Firm specific experience related to the assignment | 40 | Availability of Qualified and Experienced Experts | 60 | Total | 100 • Interested consultants may obtain further information and detailed terms of reference at the address below during office hours 08h00hours to 16h30hours Botswana time. • Expressions of interest must be submitted electronically in PDF format and dully signed via this LINK: https://collab.sadc.int/s/cMgNjHATNzL3ZNW Closing time is 23.59 hours midnight Botswana time on 28 April 2025 and should mention the name of the consultancy assignment. CONSULTANCY TO HIRE A FIRM FOR UNDERTAKING OF NATIONAL TRAININGS ON PYTHON IN FIVE (5) SADC MEMBER STATES A Firm) Firms are advised to submit their proposals during working hours for support in case of any technical problems. Expressions of Interest must be submitted as one PDF file or zipped folder bearing the name of the applicant. • Below is the address for obtaining further information: The Procuring entity: SADC Secretariat Head of Procurement Unit Contact person: Ms. Mercy Mikuwa Telephone: +267 364 1989 / 3951863 Fax: 3972848 E-mail: [email protected] Copy to: [email protected]; [email protected] Annex 2 Detailed TORs TERMS OF REFERENCE CONSULTANCY TO HIRE A FIRM FOR UNDERTAKING OF NATIONAL TRAININGS ON PYTHON IN FIVE (5) SADC MEMBER STATES • BACKGROUND INFORMATION • Partner country The Southern African Development Community (SADC). • • Contract authority The Contracting Authority is SADC Secretariat, represented by its Executive Secretary. • • Background The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is a Regional Economic Community comprising 16 Member States, namely; Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Established in 1992, SADC is committed to Regional Integration and poverty eradication within Southern Africa through economic development and ensuring peace and security. Article 14 of the SADC Treaty establishes the SADC Secretariat as the principal executive institution of SADC. The Secretariat performs its mandate and functions within the policy, strategic and programme provisions outlined in the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP) and the Vision 2050. The SADC Vision 2050 earmarks Statistics a priority cross-cutting sector whereby by 2050, the region strategic objective in statistics is to realize a robust and responsive regional statistical system to underpin regional integration processes, including measurement of progress and impact. • • Current situation in the sector In the discipline of Official Statistics there is an absolute necessity of evolving towards programming languages oriented to modern data science to face new challenges such as fast prototyping innovative ideas, standardizing production processes and automatizing manual tasks. The implementation of statistical techniques, methods and methodologies can be done with Python functions and scripts in a more efficient way. The Secretariat is prioritizing statistical capacity building as part of its implementation plan guided by the Regional Strategy for Development of Statistics (RSDS) 2020-30. With the Regional Statistics Project funded by the World Bank, capacity building shall basically come in the form of development of practical guidelines in specific domains; rolling out national and regional training programmes and; assisting Member States through technical assistance. Data management and processing is within the sub-component 1.1 on improving capacity for data production, management and dissemination of the World Bank project. With the growing need of analysing voluminous and complex survey data on a timely basis, open-source statistical softwares play a significant role. Thus, Secretariat is recruiting a consultancy firm which may include but not limited to research centres or universities to train SADC Member States statisticians on Python for beginners and intermediate level. • • Needs assessment Member States were also requesting training on Python for official statisticians involved or not in Big Data and Data Science activities having no specific knowledge on the subject. • OBJECTIVES, PURPOSE AND EXPECTED RESULTS • Overall objective The overall objective of this exercise is to train Member States on the use of statistical software for management of large database and analysis of complex surveys. • • Specific objectives (Purpose) The specific objective of the assignment is to undertake a national training on Python for processing of data for official statistics, especially: • to introduce participants to the Python language and ecosystem and to make them able to write basic Python programs for data processing, analysis and visualization; and
CONSULTANCY TO STRENGTHERN CAPACITY OF SADC MEMBER STATES FOR IMPLEMENTING FORES…
SADC SECRETARIAT REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANCY) COUNTRY: Botswana NAME OF PROJECT: SADC REGIONAL CLIMATE RESILIENCE PROJECT (RCRP) PROCJECT ID: P180171 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: CONSULTANCY TO STRENGTHERN CAPACITY OF SADC MEMBER STATES FOR IMPLEMENTING FORESTRY GUIDELINES ON PARTICIPATORY FOREST MANAGEMENT, REGIONAL FOREST INFORMATION SYSTEM AND FOREST FIRE MANAGEMENT REFERENCE NUMBER: SADC/3/5/2/388 DATE OF ISSUE: 7th April 2025 Background The SADC Secretariat through the SADC DRR Unit is implementing a Regional Climate Resilience Project (RCRP). The Project is the first in a Series of Projects (SOP), and involves Madagascar, Mozambique, South Sudan, Comoros, and two regional organizations: SADC, and the Eastern Nile Technical Regional Office (ENTRO). The overarching development objective of the SOP is to strengthen the resilience to water-related climate impacts in Eastern and Southern African countries. The SADC Secretariat managed share of the RCRP is being implemented over a period of five years, with an expected closing date of December 29, 2028. It is financed through a grant of US$ 5M and will be implemented through three main components: namely; Risk Management and Climate Financing; Infrastructure Investments and Sustainable Asset Management for Climate Resilience; and Adaptive Climate Services for Resilience Communities. It will be implemented through a Project Implementation Manual and coordinated by Project Implementation Unit (PMU). The project serves as a first step towards a regional platform to tackle climate adaptation through a common and coordinated approach, including on fund raising and consolidating multilateral and bilateral support - which is critical to ensure alignment, development, and scaled-up financing of critical adaptive interventions. It will contribute to improved disaster risk management in support of regional resilience and the strengthening of climate change, adaptation and mitigation, under the cross-cutting issues of the SADC Vision 2050, as well as contribute towards the achievement of the aspirations of SADC as spelt out in the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan 2020-2030 Through the proceeds of this Project, the SADC Secretariate intends to hire an Individual CONSULTANCY TO STRENGTHERN CAPACITY OF SADC MEMBER STATES FOR IMPLEMENTING FORESTRY GUIDELINES ON PARTICIPATORY FOREST MANAGEMENT, REGIONAL FOREST INFORMATION SYSTEM AND FOREST FIRE MANAGEMENT. The SADC Secretariat therefore invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for CONSULTANCY TO STRENGTHERN CAPACITY OF SADC MEMBER STATES FOR IMPLEMENTING FORESTRY GUIDELINES ON PARTICIPATORY FOREST MANAGEMENT, REGIONAL FOREST INFORMATION SYSTEM AND FOREST FIRE MANAGEMENT. Title : CONSULTANCY TO STRENGTHERN CAPACITY OF SADC MEMBER STATES FOR IMPLEMENTING FORESTRY GUIDELINES ON PARTICIPATORY FOREST MANAGEMENT, REGIONAL FOREST INFORMATION SYSTEM AND FOREST FIRE MANAGEMENT Time Commitment : 100% Accountable : Senior Programme Officer – Natural Resources and Wildlife Duration of Assignment: 3 months • The Objectives of the Assignment 1.1 Overall objective The overall objective of this assignment is to capacitate and equip Member States with skills and knowledge to implement the regional forestry guidelines. 1.2 Specific objectives The specific objectives of the assignment are to: • Provide training to a total of 32 technical officers from sixteen SADC Member States on the regional forestry guidelines on Participatory Forest Management, Regional Forest Information System and Forest Fire Management. • Facilitate introduction of the guidelines to Member States articulating the significance and practical usage of the guidelines as a tool in implementing the SADC Forestry Strategy. • Develop participant handout package and supporting materials for an integrated capacity building program which will serve to enhance the knowledge base and skills of Member States in the implementation of the regional forestry guidelines. • • Expected results. The main output of the consultancy is provision of training to a total of 32 technical officers from sixteen SADC Member States on the regional forestry guidelines on Participatory Forest Management, Regional Forest Information System and Forest Fire Management. Specific deliverables include the following: • Inception report and proposed methodology or approach to meeting the objectives of the assignment. • Participant’s handout packages that include. • summarized version of information covered in each of the Guidelines. • template for an Action Plan to be developed by participants to strengthen implementation of the Guidelines. • Conduct training of SADC Member States. • Report from the training with concrete recommendations on the way forward. • QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS This assignment is expected to be carried out by an individual consultant expert. The specific profile is provided below. 2.1 Qualifications and Skills • A minimum of a Master’s degree or equivalent level in Natural Resources Management including forest resources. • A minimum of 10 years’ working experience at least five of which should be in developing training materials or teaching guides. • Experience as a team leader in a related assignment. • Experience in working with SADC regional projects would be an added advantage. • Excellent interpersonal and strong communication skills, in both written and verbal English. • Ability to complete tasks efficiently and handling tight deadlines. Excellent time management and organizational skills to prioritize workload and deliver the needful during the training week. • Proof of satisfactory completion of previous related assignments. 2.2 General Professional Experience • • At least 10 years of work experience in sustainable natural resources management or forestry ecosystem related programmes in the SADC region. • At least 5 years in a project leadership, coordination, or management role; and • Minimum of 3 years in a line management position or project coordination. 2.3 Specific Professional Experience • At least 5 years Knowledge of SADC development, regional economic and integration issues. • At least 5 years’ experience in Sustainable Forest Resources Management • At least 5 years’ experience in forest resources governance and administration. • At least 2 years knowledge of forest inventory, biomass assessment and monitoring. • At least 2 years knowledge of forest/wildland fire management. • At least 2 years knowledge of Community Based Natural Resources Management (CBNRM) including participatory forest management. • At least 2years of Project Management skills and experience • Experience having undertaken forestry related work with SADC would be an added advantage. • Knowledge of the SADC Protocol on Forestry and associated regional strategies and programmes will be an added advantage. • Duration of the assignment The intended start date is as soon as both parties have signed the contract agreement and the period of implementation of the contract will be 90 calendar days from the date of signing the agreement. The consultancy will run for the period 01 July to 30 September 2025 including 3 days of training. • Facilities to be provided by the Client. The SADC Secretariat, as the Contracting Authority will provide the following. • Venue for training • Electronic copies of the Regional Forestry Guidelines (PFM, RFIS and FFM). • Interpretation for three (3) days (French and Portuguese) • Location of Employment The assignment is commissioned by the SADC Secretariat based in Gaborone, Botswana. However, the training of SADC Member States shall take place in Johannesburg, at a place and venue to be determined by the SADC Secretariat. • 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. • A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection Method set out in the Procurement Regulations. • Mode of Application Interested suitably qualified Individuals meeting the stated requirements should submit their updated detailed curriculum vitae (CVs) and copies of professional certificates and financial proposal to the Secretariat through Tuesday 22nd April 2025 on or before 23:59 hours, Botswana local time, to the link below. No public opening will be held. SADC Collab link: https://collab.sadc.int/s/rio3HbSgnqj4nF9 Kindly note that only highly technically scored bidder will be contacted for negotiations meeting. 9. 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: [email protected] Copy to: [email protected]/ [email protected] Annex 1- CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) | Position Title and No. | {e.g., K-1, INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT} | Name of Expert: | {Insert full name} | Date of Birth: | {day/month/year} | Country of Citizenship/Residence | Education: {List college/university or other specialized education, giving names of educational institutions, dates attended, degree(s)/diploma(s) obtained} ________________________________________________________________________ Employment record relevant to the assignment: {Starting with present position, list in reverse order. Please provide dates, name of employing organization, titles of positions held, types of activities performed and location of the assignment, and contact information of previous clients and employing organization(s) who can be contacted for references. Past employment that is not
Consultancy on Wetlands and Climate Resilient Systems against Flood Disasters, a…
SADC SECRETARIAT REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTANT QUALIFICATIONS-BASED SELECTION) COUNTRY: Botswana NAME OF PROJECT: SADC REGIONAL CLIMATE RESILIENCE PROJECT (RCRP) PROJECT ID: P180171 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: CONSULTANCY ON WETLANDS AND CLIMATE RESILIENT SYSTEMS AGAINST FLOOD DISASTERS, AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN RIVER BASIN AND NATURE CONSERVATION INSTITUTIONS REFERENCE NUMBER: SADC/3/5/2/383 DATE OF ISSUE: 20th March 2025 Background The SADC Secretariat through the SADC Regional Climate Resilience Project (RCRP) has received a grant. The Project is the first in a Series of Projects (SOP), and involves Madagascar, Mozambique, South Sudan, Comoros, and two regional organizations: SADC, and the Eastern Nile Technical Regional Office (ENTRO). The overarching development objective of the SOP is to strengthen the resilience to water-related climate impacts in Eastern and Southern African countries. The project serves as a first step towards a regional platform to tackle climate adaptation through a common and coordinated approach, including on fund raising and consolidating multilateral and bilateral support - which is critical to ensure alignment, development, and scaled-up financing of critical adaptive interventions. It will contribute to improved disaster risk management in support of regional resilience and the strengthening of climate change, adaptation and mitigation, under the cross-cutting issues of the SADC Vision 2050, as well as contribute towards the achievement of the aspirations of SADC as spelt out in the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan 2020-2030 The SADC Secretariat intends to apply part of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under the contract for hiring a firm to undertake a CONSULTANCY ON WETLANDS AND CLIMATE RESILIENT SYSTEMS AGAINST FLOOD DISASTERS, AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN RIVER BASIN AND NATURE CONSERVATION INSTITUTIONS The SADC Secretariat invites submissions from suitably qualified and interested firms to undertake this consultancy, recruited using Consultants Qualifications-based Selection. following World Bank Procurement Regulations dated September 2023. Title : CONSULTANCY ON WETLANDS AND CLIMATE RESILIENT SYSTEMS AGAINST FLOOD DISASTERS, AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN RIVER BASIN AND NATURE CONSERVATION INSTITUTIONS (A Firm) Time Commitment : 100% Accountable : Acting Head, Disaster Risk Reduction Unit Duration of Assignment: 18 months • The Objectives of the Assignment: To build synergy, collaboration, and cooperation between River Basin Organisations (RBOs) and Trans-frontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) in the Kavango Zambezi (KAZA) area of the SADC Region, and to develop a joint nature-based investment programme to increase the resilience of the region’s wetland ecosystems and freshwater ecosystems and resources overall (while promoting their water and climate services) and wildlife against resource over exploitation and climate-induced floods and drought pressures. The detailed scope of work can be obtained from the terms of reference below. • The SADC Secretariat now invites eligible consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consulting firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (i.e., Company profile detailing alignment to the assignment, description of similar assignments undertaken, experience in similar conditions and availability of appropriate skills among staff). • The consulting firm should have significant in-depth expertise and knowledge in activities such as stakeholder engagement, training and capacity building conducted under this assignment must align with the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and its applicable Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs), ensuring that recommendations consider potential environmental and social risks and align with best practices in transboundary water resource management. Work under this consultancy is also expected to incorporate gender-sensitive approaches in all project activities and conduct a GBV/SEA/SH risk assessment. • Establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with 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. which is available on the Bank’s website at https://thedocs.worldbank.org/en/doc/Procurement-Regulations-September-2023.pdf. The Consultant will be selected under the Consultants Qualifications-based Selection. The firms will be selected using the following criteria: | Evaluation Criteria | Points | Firm specific experience related to the assignment | 40 | Availability of Qualified and Experienced Experts | 60 | Total | 100 • Interested consultants may obtain further information and detailed terms of reference at the address below during office hours 08h00hours to 16h30hours Botswana time. • Expressions of interest must be submitted electronically in PDF format and dully signed via this LINK: https://collab.sadc.int/s/WGfZ7ZtCMPExNC5 by midnight Botswana time on 3 April 2025 and should mention the name of the consultancy assignment. CONSULTANCY ON WETLANDS AND CLIMATE RESILIENT SYSTEMS AGAINST FLOOD DISASTERS, AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN RIVER BASIN AND NATURE CONSERVATION INSTITUTIONS (A Firm) Firms are advised to submit their proposals during working hours for support in case of any technical problems. Expressions of Interest must be submitted as one PDF file or zipped folder bearing the name of the applicant. • Below is the address for obtaining further information: The Procuring entity: SADC Secretariat Head of Procurement Unit Contact person: Ms. Mercy Mikuwa Telephone: +267 364 1989 / 3951863 Fax: 3972848 E-mail: [email protected] Copy to: [email protected]; [email protected] Annex 1 TERMS OF REFERENCE TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR CONSULTANCY ON WETLANDS AND CLIMATE RESILIENT SYSTEMS AGAINST FLOOD DISASTERS, AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN RIVER BASIN AND NATURE CONSERVATION INSTITUTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. BACKGROUND INFORMATION.. 3 1.1. Partner country and procuring entity. 3 1.2. Contracting authority. 3 1.3. Background, Current Situation and Rationale. 3 1.3.1. Background. 3 1.3.2. Current situation. 4 1.3.3. Rationale for the Intervention. 5 2. OBJECTIVE, PURPOSE, AND EXPECTED RESULTS.. 6 2.1. Overall objective. 6 2.2. Purpose (Specific Objective) 7 2.3. Results to be achieved by the contractor. 7 3. ASSUMPTIONS AND RISKS.. 8 3.1. Assumptions and Risks underlying the project. 8 4. SCOPE OF THE WORK.. 8 4.1. General Project description. 8 4.2. Geographical area to be covered. 9 4.3. Target groups. 9 4.4. Specific Work. 9 4.5. Project management 10 4.6. Facilities to be provided by the contracting authority and/or other parties 10 5. LOGISTICS AND TIMING.. 10 5.1. Location. 10 5.2. Start date and period of implementation. 10 6. REQUIREMENTS.. 11 6.1. Service providers. 11 6.1.1. Team Leader & Integrated Water Resource Management Expert 11 6.1.2. Environmental Expert 12 6.1.3. Selection Criteria. 13 6.2. Incidental expenditure. 13 6.3. Expenditure verification. 13 7. REPORTS.. 13 7.1. Reporting requirements. 13 7.2. Duration of the assignment 13 7.3. Payment Schedule. 13 • BACKGROUND INFORMATION • • Partner country and procuring entity Southern African Development Community (SADC) • • Contracting authority Southern African Development Community Secretariat (SADC Secretariat) • • Background, Current Situation and Rationale • • • Background The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is a Regional Economic Community comprising of 16 Member States, namely, Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Established in 1992, SADC is committed to regional integration and poverty eradication within Southern Africa through economic development and ensuring peace and security. Guided by the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP) 2020-2030, and premised upon the SADC Vision 2050, the SADC Region has developed the Implementation Plan for the Regional Indicative Strategy Development Plan, for regional integration that seeks to promote cooperation amongst Member States for macro-economic beneficiation. One of the strategic objectives of the RISDP is to ensure integrated water resources planning, development and management for water security and sustainable ecosystems, as well as enduring nature and biodiversity that support human life, regional growth and integration. In view of the above, the SADC Secretariat is undertaking a number of interventions aimed at increasing the resilience of the SADC economies, improvement of livelihoods of the region’s communities and the protection and restoration of biodiversity and the region’s ecosystems. One such initiative is the Regional Climate Resilience Program (RCRP), which is a programmatic framework (structured as a series of projects or SOPs), funded by the World Bank, with the objective of strengthening the resilience to water-related climate hazards and their impacts in Eastern and Southern African countries. The first project within this program, RCRP-1 supports Madagascar, Mozambique, South Sudan, Comoros, and two regional organizations: SADC, and the Eastern Nile Technical Regional Office (ENTRO) while the second project (RCRP-2) supports Malawi and the African Union. The SOP allows for scalability (countries can join at different times) and economies of scale. It supports catalytic medium- to large-scale investments to reduce pe