National Trainings on Eurotrace Trade Statistics Processing Software

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 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 No