Engagement of consultant for development of ePhyto system in Lesotho for 60 person-days

Government of Lesotho

COMPETITIVENESS AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION (CAFI) PROJECT MANAGEMENT uNIT

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

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CONSULTING SERVICES - INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT (IC) SELECTION

Country : Lesotho

Project Name : Integrated Transport, Trade and Logistics (ITTL) Project

Credit No. : 7570-LS

Assignment Title: Development of E-Phyto System for Lesotho

Reference No.: ITTL-WB-C003

The Government of Lesotho has received credit from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank to implement the Lesotho Integrated Transport, Trade and Logistics (ITTL) Project where Component 2: Regional Trade, Integration and Logistics Services is being implemented through CAFI PMU, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. One of the consultants required is for Development of E-Phyto System for Lesotho. The assignment is expected to be completed within a period of 3 months.

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development through the CAFI PMU, now invites interested individuals to indicate their interest in the consultancy. Interested individuals should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience for the assignment.

The selection criteria will be based on the following information, inter alia:

• Hold a minimum of a Postgraduate qualification in an ICT or Computer related field

• Have at least 10 years of working experience in ICT and proven experience in developing at least 5 technical specifications ICT design projects for business workflow automation.

• Experience in business analysis, including process mapping and business process redesign, and strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.

• Experience working with government agencies, international organizations, or private sector entities on trade facilitation projects.

• Experience in conducting stakeholder engagement, gap analysis, and needs assessments.

• Experience in government implementation of ePhyto and plant protection solutions will be considered as a significant advantage.

• Fluency in English Language and good written English

The complete Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below.

Interested candidates are required to submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) and Curriculum Vitae (CV) together with educational certificates to the address below.

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” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

A candidate will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection method set out in Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours [08h00 to 16h30 local time].

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form, in sealed envelopes labelled " (Development of E-Phyto System for Lesotho)” to the address below in person or by e-mail on or before Friday, 23 May 2025 at 16h00. E-mail submissions should be sent to [email protected] as a single attachment.

Managing Director

Lesotho Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion Project

1st Floor ‘Matanki House

P.O. Box 747,

Maseru 100

Lesotho

Tel.: (+266) 22 315 100

NB: Only shortlisted consultants will be contacted.