SADC SECRETARIAT
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: 31 July 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.
The Regional Infrastructure Development Master Plan (RIDMP), the SADC Regional Agricultural Policy (RAP), the Industrialisation Strategy and the Roadmap, among others, are complementary guiding frameworks for achieving the regional integration agenda. SADC has also developed various Protocols for domestication and implementation by Member States including the most recent one, the Protocol on Statistics, to enhance harmonization of statistics. The operating framework for implementing statistical activities as priorities for the region is the Regional Strategy for Development of Statistics (RSDS) and is aligned to SADC Vision 2050 and RISDP 2020-30.
Demand for quality and harmonized statistics has been on the rise to monitor progress in developmental agendas at national, regional, continental, and global level. The scope of data demand cuts across economic, social, and on emerging issues such as climate change, disaster-risk, environment and others related.
The SADC Secretariate intends to apply part of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under the contract for hiring an INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANCY TO DEVELOP THE NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF STATISTICS (NSDS) OF SOUTH AFRICA
The SADC Secretariat invites submissions from suitably qualified and interested individual consultants to conduct the training, recruited as individual consultant following World Bank Procurement Regulations dated September 2023.
Title : INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANCY TO DEVELOP THE NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF STATISTICS (NSDS) OF SOUTH AFRICA
Time Commitment : 100%
Accountable : Senior Officer, Research and Statistics
Duration of Assignment: 8 months
1. The Objectives of the Assignment
1.1 Overall objective
1.2 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 needs to cater for specific issues such as: advocacy, communication, gender mainstreaming, cybersecurity, results-based framework, innovative data sources and others relevant. The NSDS should include, among other aspects, identification of data production, dissemination, and usage gaps; priority sectors (such as agriculture, labour, education, environment); a long-term vision for statistical development; a list of key outputs (like censuses, surveys, administrative data); and strategic objectives aligned with national, regional, and global commitments (e.g., SDGs, RISDP, SHaSA).
1.3 Expected results
i. 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.
2. 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 (20) years of experience in statistical coordination of statistical systems at the highest level.
2.3 Specific Professional Experience
At least 12 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
3. Duration of the assignment
The Individual Consultant will work within the 8 months from the date of signing the agreement.
4. Facilities to be provided by the Client
5. Location of Employment
The assignment may involve traveling to Pretoria, South Africa.
6. 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.
7. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection Method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
8. 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 14 August 2025 on or before 23:59 hours, Botswana local time. No public opening will be held.
Collab link: https://collab.sadc.int/s/5YnBpfiZet2pgKq
Kindly note that only highly technically scored bidder will be contacted for negotiations meeting.
9. 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
