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 UNDERTAKE CAPACITY BUILDING ON SAMPLING METHODOLOGY IN THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA AS A RESOURCE PERSON
REFERENCE NUMBER: SADC/3/5/2/417
DATE OF ISSUE: 19 August 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 UNDERTAKE CAPACITY BUILDING ON SAMPLING METHODOLOGY IN THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA AS A RESOURCE PERSON
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 UNDERTAKE CAPACITY BUILDING ON SAMPLING METHODOLOGY IN THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA AS A RESOURCE PERSON
Time Commitment : 100%
Accountable : Senior Officer, Research and Statistics
Duration of Assignment: 2 months
1. The Objectives of the Assignment
1.2 Purpose (Specific Objectives)
1.3 Expected results
The consultant is expected to achieve the following result:
- Strengthened technical capacity of the NBS of Tanzania on use of best sampling techniques and methodologies for household and establishment surveys;
- Strengthened technical capacity of NBS of Tanzania on the use of specialised statistical software on sampling; and
- Identification of gaps regarding sampling methodologies currently being used for surveys and recommendations for implementation to close the gaps with specific timelines and associated tasks.
2. QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
At least a Master’s Degree or equivalent in Survey Sampling or Statistics with special expertise in survey sampling.
This assignment is expected to be carried out by an individual consultant as the Master Trainer and there should be evidence of in-depth knowledge covering sampling concepts and techniques for household surveys. The specific profile is provided below:
2.1 Qualifications and Skills
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 deliver needful during the training week.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
2.2 General Professional Experience
The Expert Must have at least ten (10) years of experience in survey methodology design for surveys pertaining to Official Statistics
2.3 Specific Professional Experience
Proven experience in developing and implementing advanced sampling methodologies in at least 3 major surveys on Official Statistics at national level;
Experience in undertaking training or technical assistance in sampling design and quality assurance for household surveys in at least three (3) developing countries; and
Demonstrated experience in use of specialized statistical software such as STATA, R or similar in survey methodology activities at national level or as a resource person for training/technical assistance.
3. Duration of the assignment
The Individual Consultant will work within the 2 months from the date of signing the agreement.
4. Facilities to be provided by the Client
The assignment will mostly be home-based and shall require travel to Tanzania to conduct the training.
5. Location of Employment
The assignment will involve traveling to Tanzania to the venue of the training
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 Tuesday 9 September 2025 on or before 23:59 hours, Botswana local time. No public opening will be held.
Collab link: https://collab.sadc.int/s/8neAZRKgqabf4Gq
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
