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

PROCUREMENT NUMBER: APRM/32/NATI/IC/AfDB /TR/SENEGAL/2022

TARGETED REVIEW

INDIVIDUAL NATIONAL CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A TARGETED REVIEW ON

“MINING RESOURCES AT THE HEART OF STRUCTURAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE SENEGALESE ECONOMY”

Targeted Review Mission: The Republic of Senegal

Description of the Assignment:  Targeted Review on “mining resources at the heart of structural transformation of the Senegalese economy”

Period of Assignment: (to be confirmed upon signing of the contract)

Public Sector-Governance

Grant Number: 2100155036916

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 National Consultant to conduct a Targeted Review on the theme, “mining resources at the heart of structural transformation of the Senegalese economy”.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

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 of signed contract.  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:

• A Background paper of about 20 pages;
• A Key Issues Paper; and
• A Questionnaire building on APRM Base Questionnaire.

QUALIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS

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.

The APRM invites eligible 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 mining sector.

The short-listing and the selection procedure shall be done in accordance with the AU Procurement Manual, version 2.0 dated July 2016. Only Shortlisted Candidates will be issued with the Terms of Reference (TORS) for the exercise.

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 31^st May 2022 at 11.00am Senegal Time which is 13.00pm South Africa time. The EOI Shall be Opened on 31^st May 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/32/NATI/IC/AfDB /TR/SENEGAL /2022: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR TARGETED REVIEW: INDIVIDUAL NATIONAL CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A REVIEW ON “MINING RESOURCES AT THE HEART OF STRUCTURAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE SENEGALESE ECONOMY”
3. 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]