National Trainings on Eurotrace Trade Statistics Processing Software

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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…

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