INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANCY TO DEVELOP THE NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF STATISTICS (NSDS) OF SOUTH AFRICA

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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.

1. 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:

1. 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. 

1. QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

   • 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.

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 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.

1. Duration of the assignment

The Individual Consultant will work within the 8 months from the date of signing the agreement.

1. 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. 

1. Location of Employment

The assignment may involve traveling to Pretoria, South Africa.

1. 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. 

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

3. 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.

1. 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: mmikuwa@sadc.int  

Copy to: djagai@sadc.int  or tchabwera@sadc.int