Engagement of Deputy Programme Manager-Entrepreneurship Hub and Seed Financing Facility for a period of 24 Months

Government of Lesotho

LESOTHO COMPETITIVENESS And Financial Inclusion project

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

CONSULTING SERVICES - INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION

Country : Lesotho

Project Name : Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion

Credit No. : P175783- LSO

Assignment Title : Deputy Programme Manager- Entrepreneurship Hub & Seed Financing Facility

Reference No. : LS-MTI-366101-CS-INDV

The Government of Lesotho has received a loan from the International Development Association of the World Bank to implement the Lesotho Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

One of the key Individual Consulting Service positions within the Entrepreneurship Hub and Seed Financing Facility is that of the Deputy Programme Manager.

The Consulting Services to be provided by the DPM include, inter alia, developing capacity-building and certification strategies for ESO Network Members; Managing third-party service providers that build ESO incubation know-how; executing recurring pitch competitions on behalf of network partners; Champion and lead the ESO network capacity building and certification program; devise standard strategies to determine the nature of support startup clients require and monitor their progress; maintain rapport with clients, mentors, support staff and administration; build strategic partnership with various technology generators to create client deal flow for the ESO network members, including universities, business chambers and associations, government ministries and departments; present reports to management with analysis and recommendations for decision making; manage an Event & Training Coordinator to develop training and promotional events for the Hub and ESO Network; develop capacity building relationships with outside service providers and content partners to amplify network members efforts as the programme manager.

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

The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Business Development and Tourism through the PMU, now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The selection criteria include: Master’s degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship or related field; experience in managing and building a network of incubators or entrepreneurship support organizations; Experience in developing or implementing early-stage financing instruments for start-ups or SMEs; at least 5 years of experience in business development, management consulting, entrepreneurship or related field. Interested candidates are required to submit their Curriculum Vitae together with educational certificates and Expression of Interest 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 November 2020 Procurement Regulations, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

The Deputy Programme Manager 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 Deputy Programme Manager – Entrepreneurship Hub and Seed Financing Facility to the address below in person or by e-mail by Monday, 3rd July, 2023 at 16h30. E-mail submissions should be sent to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected] as a single attachment.

The Project Manager

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 firms will be contacted.