CONSULTANT – The Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis (BIDPA)

CONSULTANT NDP 11 MIDTERM REVIEW

The Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis (BIDPA) is an independent trust set up by a Presidential Directive. It started operations in 1995 as a non-governmental policy research institute. BIDPA focuses mainly on Research and Policy Analysis and Capacity Building in Policy Analysis. BIDPA work is informed by the Institute’s mandate as defined in the deed of trust that formed the institution.

BIDPA seeks applications from experienced and qualified candidates for the position of Consultant National Development Plan (NDP) 11 Midterm Review at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MFED), Botswana

Main Purpose of the Job:

• To assist MFED to conduct a mid-term review of the NDP 11. which runs for a six (6) year period from April 2017 to March 2023.
• Detailed Terms of Reference can be accessed at: bidpa.bw

Education & Experience:

• The consultant must have a higher University degree in Economics preferably a PhD and work experience in a developing country with comparable development circumstances to Botswana. Knowledge of the Botswana economy will be an added advantage.
• The consultant should have at least 10 years of post-qualification experience in conducting national development planning and reviews. Strong experience in advising governments on NDP formulation and similar assignments is a necessary requirement.
• Practical knowledge of economic forecasting, modelling. Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), as well as economic policy analysis, will be an essential requirement

Knowledge, Attributes and Skills:

• The consultant will be expected to be proficient In the use of computers and software, be conversant with Microsoft Office especially Word. Excel, and PowerPoint as well as Econometrics software such as Eviews and CGEM.
• Successful experience in training and coaching on similar areas or activities.

. Good drafting, advocacy and communication skills are necessary.

• Experience in working in middle-income countries will be an asset

Duration of Assignment

• Full-time for twelve (12) months during April 2019 – March 2020.

Submission of Proposal:

• Technical and financial proposals should be sent to:

Executive Director,

Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis (BIDPA)
BIDPA House
Plot 134
Gaborone International Finance Park.

Private Bag BR 29,
Gaborone,
Botswana

Tel: (267) 397 1750 Fax: (267) 397 1748

Website: www.bidpa.bw

Submissions may also be submitted through email to [email protected]

Closing date: 31 January 2019