REOI – INDIVIDUAL INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT “TO CONDUCT A REVIEW ON “NON-RESPONSIVE CIVIL SERVICE IN THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA’’

TARGETED REVIEW: REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

PROCUREMENT NUMBER: EOI/ APRM/TR /UG/ 21/2020

INDIVIDUAL INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT “TO CONDUCT A REVIEW ON

“NON-RESPONSIVE CIVIL SERVICE IN THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA’’

Public Sector-Governance

Financing Agreement reference: 2100155036916

Project ID No.: P-Z1-K00-084

Country: South Africa

Project Title: APRM-ISP

BACKGROUND

The African Peer Review Mechanism has received financing from the African Development Bank toward the cost of the African Peer Review Mechanism Institutional Support Project and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this grant as payments towards the procurement of an experienced Individual International Consultant to conduct a Targeted Review on the theme, “Non-Responsive Civil Service in the Republic of Uganda”.

OBJECTIVES

The objective of the Targeted Review is to identify key issues responsible for a “Non-Responsive Civil Service in the Republic of Uganda” as a way for the country to create an efficient, effective, transparent, accountable, and citizen-centered public governance administration and services, through formulation of public policies, institutional reforms, innovation, and technology, to improve service delivery and achieve socio-economic development. In other words, the Targeted Review Report will bring out government efforts to improve public and civil service and give recommendations, for improvement of the country’s service delivery.

The Consultant shall follow and be guided by the objectives contained within each APRM thematic area, that is: Socioeconomic Development (SED), Economic Governance and Management (EGM), Corporate Governance (CG) and Democracy and Political Governance (DPG).

The duration of the assignment is estimated as thirty (30) days including field days, starting  July 2021.In consultation with relevant staff of the APRM Continental Secretariat and other stakeholders the consultant shall prepare and submit, the following on the 14th day from the date of the contract:

• A Background paper of about 20 pages;
• A Key Issue Paper and
• Questionnaires

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

The Consultant MUST have one of the following educational backgrounds, experiences and skills and Must attach the Relevant Certificate.

• A PhD in Public Administration, Business Management, Social Sciences, Development Economics, Business Administration, Science, or related fields with a minimum of five (5) years civil service experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating public policies or other relevant public policies to improve service delivery to the population or;
• A Masters’ degree in Public Administration, Business Management, Social Sciences, Development Economics, Business Administration, Science, or related fields with a minimum of seven (7) years civil service experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating public policies or other relevant public policies to improve service delivery to the population.

The APRM invites eligible Individual International Consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested Consultants must provide information indicating that:  they are qualified to perform the services and submit their full Curriculum Vitae with information on education qualification (certificates, degrees), professional experience, experience on the African continent, expertise, skills, and former positions held pertinent to the items related to the assignment. Provide one  relevant writing samples/ published reports demonstrating writing and research experience.  Have broad knowledge of International Relations, Development and Reform issues in Africa and Globally.

Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s “Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations”, dated October 2015, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org. Only shortlisted candidates will issue the Terms of Reference (TORS).

Interested Consultants may obtain further information through Email: [email protected] during office hours 8.00 -1700h South Africa time . Any clarification to the bid shall be published on the APRM Website. Clarification must be sought not less than seven days to the date of closing the bid .

SUBMISSION OF BID: Expressions of interest must be submitted by email [email protected] or physically delivered to the address below on or before  27th May 2021 at 11.00 hours  South Africa  time . The EOI Shall be Opened on 27^th May 2021 at 11.00 hours South Africa time.  Submissions to be titled: PROCUREMENT NUMBER: EOI/ APRM/TR /UG/ 21/2020: “Expression of Interest for Targeted Review, Individual International Consultant on “Non-Responsive Civil Service in the Republic of Uganda”

Only bids submitted on time shall be accepted .Bids submitted with wrong submission title shall be rejected.                         

Procurement Office

African Peer Review Mechanism

Private Bag x09, Halfway House, 1685

Physical Address: 230 15th Street, Randjies Park, 1st Floor

Midrand, South Africa

Tel: +27 11 256 3400/01/29

Fax: +27 256 3456

Submission E-mail: [email protected]