Design and Implementation of Competency-Based Recruitment Model — Public Sector Foundations for Services Delivery Project (Lesotho)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REoI) (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT) CONSULTANT SERVICE FOR DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETENCY-BASED RECRUITMENT MODEL Country: Kingdom of Lesotho Project : Public Sector Foundations for Services Delivery Project (P174171) Loan No.: 74920 -LS Assignment Title: Consultant Service for Design and Implementation of Competency-Based Recruitment Model Activity Reference No.: LS-MOFDP-534604-CS-INDV Issue Date: February 24, 2026 The Kingdom of Lesotho through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MoFDP) has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Public Sector Foundations for Service Delivery Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for procurement of consulting services for Consultant Service for Design and Implementation of Competency-Based Recruitment Model.

The Consultant Service for Design and Implementation of Competency-Based Recruitment Model consulting services (“the Services “) include to: • Develop a competency-based recruitment model aligned with the PSC’s mandate. • Incorporate all relevant legal, regulatory, and policy frameworks to ensure fairness, transparency, and consistency. • Establish a system that reliably identifies the competencies, skills, and attributes required for effective performance in public service roles. • Develop standardized tools and guidelines, including competency-based interviews and assessments. • Build the capacity of PSC Commissioners and Secretariat staff to implement competency-based recruitment processes.

The duration of the assignment is four (4) months The expected commencement date is June 01, 2026. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be accessed at the following website: Tenders - Government of Lesotho or can be obtained at the address given below. or by sending a request to the email addresses below.

The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach curriculum vitae with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.). Firms’ staff may express interest through the employing firm for the assignment and, under such situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process.

The criteria for selecting the Consultant are: • Academic Qualifications • Master’s Degree in either Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, or Industrial Psychology. • Professional Experience • Minimum of fifteen (15) years of professional experience in HRM reforms, recruitment system design, or public sector HR modernization. • Demonstrated expertise in competency modelling, job profiling, and assessment tool development. • Experience conducting organizational assessments and benchmarking. • Evidence of prior assignment(s) involving public sector reforms including the development of competency frameworks/models, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa. • Experience delivering capacity-building and training programs for senior government stakeholders. • Knowledge and Communication Skills • Strong analytical, facilitation, and communication skills. • Excellent report writing, ability to work with high-level stakeholders 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” Fifth edition, September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with Individual Consultant Selection (INDV) method as set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 0900 to 1600 hours. Expressions of interest must be submitted not later than 4:00 pm on March 13, 2025 in a written form as follows: • Hard copies - 1 Original and five (5) copies Or • Submit by e-mail at the email addresses provided below.

Submissions must be clearly titled (including on the submission envelope where applicable): Consultant Service for Design and Implementation Competency-Based Recruitment Model. In case of hand delivery, the submissions must be delivered at the address below.

Public Sector Foundations for Service Delivery Project Attn: Kamohelo Nthafa, Project Coordinator Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, 3rd Floor, Room 3050, Finance House, Government Complex, Kingsway Maseru Lesotho Tel: +266 22320039 E-mail: kamohelo.nthafa@gov.ls copy mamaseko.lefothane@gov.ls