Development of Methodological Guidelines on Trade in Services Statistics

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SADC SECRETARIAT REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS SELECTION) COUNTRY: Botswana NAME OF PROJECT: REGIONAL STATISTICS PROJECT (RSP) PROJECT ID: P175731 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: CONSULTANCY TO REVISE AND UPDATE THE SADC METHODOLOGICAL GUIDELINES AND HARMONISED DATA COLLECTION INSTRUMENTS FOR DISAGGREGATED TRADE IN SERVICES STATISTICS IN SADC REGION; BW-SADC-563170-CS-INDV REFERENCE NUMBER: SADC/3/5/2/469 DATE OF ISSUE: 2 October 2026 The SADC Secretariat, through the 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 to revise and update the SADC methodological guidelines and harmonised data collection instruments for disaggregated Trade in services Statistics in SADC region , 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 Consultancy to revise and update the SADC methodological guidelines and harmonised data collection instruments for disaggregated Trade in services Statistics in SADC Region (1 Position) Accountable: Senior Officer, Research and Statistics Duration of Assignment: 90 Calendar Days The Objectives of the Assignment The overall objective of this exercise is to develop practical guidelines to assist Member States for collection of disaggregated trade in services statistics. Specific objectives The specific objective of this assignment is to revise and update the current drafts of the SADC Trade in Services (TIS) practical methodological guidelines and harmonised data collection instruments to align with emerging developments in international trade in services statistics and evolving policy needs within the SADC region. In particular, the revised guidelines should incorporate the recommendations obtained from international organizations and experts from Member States, which will be shared with the consultant. Expected results The consultant is expected to achieve the following results in the following chronological order: Final version of SADC Trade in Services practical methodological guidelines and harmonised data collection instruments validated. QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS This assignment is expected to be carried out by a consultant with in-depth knowledge in trade in services statistics. The specific profile is provided below: Qualifications and Skills A minimum of a Degree in statistics, economics or related field. A Master's degree and above shall be an advantage. General Professional Experience The Consultant must have at least 15 years of specific experience in undertaking and managing statistical functions in the area of statistics, in particular on external sector statistics. Specific Professio…

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