REOI – INDIVIDUAL INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A TARGETED REVIEW ON “MINING RESOURCES AT THE HEART OF STRUCTURAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE SENEGALESE ECONOMY”

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

PROCUREMENT NUMBER: APRM/31B/INTER/IC/AfDB /TR/SENEGAL /2022

INDIVIDUAL INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A TARGETED REVIEW ON “MINING RESOURCES AT THE HEART OF STRUCTURAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE SENEGALESE ECONOMY”

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 (APRM) has received financing from the African Development Bank (AfDB) toward the cost of the APRM Institutional Support Project and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this grant as payment towards the procurement of an experienced Individual International Consultant to conduct a Targeted Review on the theme, “mining resources at the heart of structural transformation of the Senegalese economy”.

OBJECTIVES

The objective of the Targeted Review is to identify key issues in “mining resources at the heart of structural transformation of the Senegalese economy”.” as a way for Senegal to fulfil its economic and social development. In other words, the Targeted Review Report will identify and highlight government efforts to secure good governance of mineral resources, and give recommendations, for the benefit of the current and future people of Senegal.

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

• The Structure/Framework of the Report, a PowerPoint Presentation and the Key Highlights Paper on the theme and submit the three documents on the 14^th day from the date of the contract.
• A Zero-Draft Report, a Power Point Presentation, and the Key Highlights Paper on the 28^th day from the date of the contract.
• The First Draft Report, a Power Point Presentation, and the Key Highlights Paper on the last day of the field mission.
• The Second Draft Report, a Power Point Presentation, and the Key Highlights Paper on the 14^th day from the date of completion of the field missions.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

The Consultant MUST have one of the following educational backgrounds, experiences and skills and MUST ATTACH THE RELEVANT CERTIFICATES AND TESTIMONIALS:

• A PhD in mining, geology, or related fields with at least five (5) years of relevant experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of mining governance programs or any other relevant program that requires coordination with a national, continental, or international institution; or
• A Masters/Masters or equivalent degree in mining, geology, or related fields with at least seven (7) years of relevant experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of mining governance programs or any other relevant program that requires coordination with a national, continental, or international institution or;
• A PhD or Masters/Masters or equivalent degree related to mining resources with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in socio-economic development/structural transformation of the Senegalese economy or related fields.

LANGUAGE OF ASSIGNMENT

• The language of assignment shall be French.

The APRM invites eligible Individual International Consultants to indicate their interest for the above-mentioned consultancy by providing the requisite information and documentation:

1. Full curriculum vitae that includes information on educational qualifications, professional experience, and expertise.
2. Proof of all academic and professional qualifications by submitting copies of relevant Certificates and Testimonials.

3. Provide one relevant writing sample/ published report demonstrating writing and research experience and skills in the mining sector.

The short-listing and the selection procedure shall be done 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 be issued with the Terms of Reference (TORs).

Interested Consultants may obtain further information by contacting [email protected] during office hours (8h00 -17h00 SAST). Clarification shall be published on the APRM website (www.aprmau.org) and MUST be requested not less than seven days prior to the closing date of the bid.

SUBMISSION OF BID:

1. Expressions of interest must be submitted via email: [email protected] on or before 16 June 2022 at 11.00am Senegal Time which is 13.00pm South Africa time. The EOI Shall be Opened on 16^th June 2022 at 11.00am Senegal Time which is 13.00pm South Africa time. hours Senegal time, which is 13.00pm South Africa time.

2.Submission to be titled: PROCUREMENT NUMBER: APRM/31B/INTER/ IC/AfDB /TR/SENEGAL /2022-EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR TARGETED REVIEW: INDIVIDUAL INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A REVIEW ON “MINING RESOURCES AT THE HEART OF STRUCTURAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE SENEGALESE ECONOMY”

• 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 15^th Street, Randjies Park, 1^st Floor

Midrand, South Africa

Tel: +27 11 256 3400/01/29

Submission Email: [email protected]