REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS SELECTION)
COUNTRY: Botswana
NAME OF PROJECT: SADC REGIONAL STATISTICS PROJECT (RSP)
PROJECT ID: P175731
ASSIGNMENT TITLE: INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT TO CARRY OUT NATIONAL TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON EUROTRACE TO FOUR (4) SADC MEMBER STATES. BW-SADC-563150-CS-INDV
REFERENCE NUMBER: SADC/3/5/2/465
DATE OF ISSUE: 20 October 2026
The SADC Secretariat, through the SADC Regional Statistics Project (RSP) (P175731), has received grant financing from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank. The Project Development Objective is to strengthen the institutional capacity of SADC to produce, disseminate and use quality statistics while increasing regional harmonisation and collaboration. Under the Project, SADC is implementing Component 1: Harmonisation, Quality and Dissemination of Core Social and Economic Statistics.
In view of the above, the SADC Secretariat is undertaking several interventions aimed at strengthening the SADC Regional Statistical System (SRSS) and enhancing the production, quality, harmonisation, dissemination and use of regional statistics. These interventions include technical assistance and capacity building activities in priority statistical areas, including poverty statistics, statistical software and data processing, survey methodologies, national accounts, environment and climate change statistics, statistical communication, quality assurance and harmonised regional statistical guidelines.
The SADC Secretariat intends to apply part of the proceeds of the grant towards the consulting services for Conduct National Training and Technical Assistance on Eurotrace to Four (4) SADC Member States, in support of the objectives of the Regional Statistics Project.
The SADC Secretariate invites submissions from suitably qualified and interested individual consultants to conduct the training, recruited as individual consultants following World Bank Procurement Regulations dated September 2023.
Title : Individual Consultant to Conduct National Training and Technical Assistance on Eurotrace to Four (4) SADC Member States (1 Position)
Accountable: Senior Officer, Research and Statistics
Duration of Assignment: 12 months
The Objectives of the Assignment
The overall objective of this exercise is to train Member States on the use of statistical software for merchandise trade statistics.
Specific objectives
The specific objective of the assignment is to undertake an advance national training on EUROTRACE, especially SQL server based EUROTRACE to Statistics Agencies of four (4) SADC Member States to process and analyse trade data. Another objective is to provide technical assistance on assessment of the EUROTRACE system challenges faced by National Statistics Agencies.
Expected results
The consultant is expected to achieve the following results:
Strengthened technical capacity of Statistics Agencies in four (4) SADC Member States in the effectively and efficiently management and processing of trade data using SQL Server based EUROTRACE;
Sources of challenges with EUROTRACE identified, documented and resolved; and
Statistics Agencies in four (4) SADC Member States to process and disseminate trade statistics using Eurotrace (SQL).
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
This assignment is expected to be carried out by an individual consultant as the Master Trainer and strong experience and there should be evidence of in-depth knowledge of EUROTRACE. The specific profile is provided below:
Qualifications and Skills
A minimum of a Degree in statistics, economics, IT, Data Science or related field, A Master’s degree and above shall be an advantage.
Certificate in training on EUROTRACE
Written and oral fluency in the 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 delivery needful during the training week.
General Professional Experience
The Expert Must have at least fifteen (15) years of experience in merchandise trade statistics compilation and dissemination.
Specific Professional Experience
Demonstrated experience of at least 10 years using EUROTRACE for processing and dissemination of merchandise trade statistics at national, regional or continental level;
Demonstrated experience as a resource person in delivering at least 5 training/technical assistance activities to developing countries at national, regional and continental level in Eurotrace software. Training in SADC Member States shall be an advantage.
Duration of the assignment
The Individual Consultant will be engaged for 12 months. The assignment is for a continuous period of twelve (12) months from the date of contract signature. This is a calendar-based duration and does not represent an accumulation of individual billable days.
Facilities to be provided by the Client
For the expert working on this consultancy, the Contracting Authority shall facilitate visa entry in the member states hosting the workshop, if required.
Location of Employment
The assignment will involve traveling to four (4) SADC Member States.
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.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection Method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
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, 5th November 2026 on or before 00:00 hours, Botswana local time. No public opening will be heard.
SADC Collab Link: https://collab.sadc.int/s/M46sbqagZTxGTxY
Kindly note that only highly technically scored bidder will be contacted for negotiations meeting.
VALIDITY OF THE TECHINICAL PROPOSAL
Your Technical proposal should be valid for a period of 120 days from the date of deadline for submission.
12. Additional requests for information and clarifications can be made through the address below:
The Procuring entity: SADC Secretariat
Head of Procurement Unit
Telephone: +267 364 1989 / 3951863
Fax: 3972848
E-mail: mmikuwa@sadc.int
Copy to: zruth@sadc.int or tchabwera@sadc.int
