Strategic Plan Development for CRVS System — Second Additional Financing Project The Gambia

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTANT SERVICES)

Country: The Gambia

Project: Second Additional Financing for Integrated Financial Management Information Systems

Assignment Title: Civil Registration And Vital Statistics (CRVS) Comprehensive Assessment & Formulation of a Strategic Plan to strengthen the CRVS system

Credit No.: 59040GM

Project ID No. P159000

Assignment Reference # : IFMIS-AF2-C6- IC-04

The Government of The Gambia has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Second Additional Financing for Integrated Financial Management Information Systems Project, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments for consulting services : Civil Registration And Vital Statistics (CRVS) Comprehensive Assessment & Formulation of a Strategic Plan to strengthen the CRVS system.

The overall objective of the assignment is to evaluate the state of CRVS system in The Gambia, to obtain a good understanding of current approaches and practices, and point to possible directions and strategies for its improvement, including the costing and prioritizing of the recommended actions. The assignment will be conducted in two phases: (i) undertake a national CRVS comprehensive assessment in The Gambia; and (ii) formulate a CRVS strategic plan. The second phase will be conducted only if the first phase is satisfactory completed.

The consulting services shall be provided for a period of eight (weeks) spread over a period of 3-4 months.

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services ( description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills , etc.). The short listing criteria are:

• At least a Masters degree in a discipline relevant to civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS);

• Ten (10) years' relevant experience in assessment of systems in a statistical system environment, with a focus on civil registration and vital statistics, which includes:

• Leading, managing and undertaking assessment process, analysis and strategic orientation related statistical system;

• Assessing legal framework, organizational structure, capacity development needs and strengthening capacities;

• Working with multiple stakeholders, and building bridges between researchers, decision-makers and policy actors to influence public policy and practice.

• Ten (10) years' relevant experience formulating strategic plans in a statistical system environment, with a focus on civil registration and vital statistics, which includes:

• Formulating realistic strategic and action plans that have been successfully implemented and reviewed, especially with regard to civil registration and vital statistics;

• Establishing and building partnerships with development organizations including multilaterals, research organizations, funding agencies, and end users;

• Technical expertise in the area of civil registration and vital statistics;

• Experience in developing countriesin Africa is a definite asset;

• Fluent English language communication skills.

Other Competencies include:

• Strong leadership and relationship building skills;

• Initiative, sound judgment and excellent interpersonal skills;

• Solid analytical and verbal/written communication skills;

• Results-oriented with superior organizational, problem-solving, budgeting, implementing, and monitoring skills;

• Proven ability to adapt quickly to change and work under pressure;

• Ability to identify opportunities in a creative and innovative manner, to influence and negotiate;

• Ability to work in and with multidisciplinary teams from diverse cultures, expertise and experiences.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants [under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants] by World Bank Borrowers July 2014 edition. (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with Individual Consultant Selection method (IC) method set out in the Consultant Guidelines; World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers July 2014.

Interested consultants may obtain further information (detail TOR) at the address below during office hours 0800hrs to 1600hrs from Monday to Thursday and Friday 0800hrs to 1230hrs.

Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by Monday 18th December at 1600hrs.

Attn: Mr. Saffie Dambelleh, Project Coordinator

E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]