Dear Colleagues
One of our partners is seeking to fill the inherent project positions as attached and summarized below. If you are interested please send your interest and updated CV by 25th March 2017. If you are aware of any individual whom you can recommend and you believe is qualified in a position; please send us an e-introduction and I will forward the ToR to them (please do not circulate beyond your own person, without discussing with me)


OBJECTIVE - LOCATION - DURATION - OF MISSION
The global objective of the consultancy is to provide a framework for the effective mobilization of domestic resources for the purpose of sustainable economic development. This initiative will be undertaken through a comprehensive economic assessment of the informal economy and means through which the sector can be modernized. This procedure would assist in the efficient execution of the Domestic Revenue Mobilization process.
The intended commencement date is 2 May 2017 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 3 months from this date. It is expected that the services will take 3 months with a projected end date of July 2017.


PROFILE OF EXPERTS


Key Expert 1 (Category I): Development Economist and Team Leader – 40 working days
• The consultant should have at least a Postgraduate degree in economics.
• Well-developed analytical and research skills
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and SPSS and or equivalent software programmes.
• At least 12 years' experience in economic analysis, public policy analysis or development planning.
• Practical knowledge and experience in the evaluation or implementation of donor supported projects in general and educational initiatives in particular.
• At least seven (7) years' experience in leading assignments involving econometric analysis/quantitative analysis, evaluation and research in the area of development or education economics.
• A minimum of five (5) years of broad international experience in Development/ Education Economics.
• A minimum of five (5) years practical and proven experience in designing or evaluating public policy, particularly those related to development planning;
• Practical experience in conducting economic impact/assessment studies, conducting institutional assessments, or development planning.


Key Experts 2&3 (Category II): Economist and/or Statistician – 40 working days
• A Bachelor’s Degree with accredited hours in statistics and mathematics or Master’s Degree in mathematics or statistics.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) of the English language, including the preparation of high quality reports
• Well-developed analytical and research skills
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) SPSS and or equivalent software programmes.
• At least six years' experience in economic analysis, public policy analysis or development planning.
• At least five (5) years' in probability theory, calculus, and statistical methods and modelling. This is in addition to the algebra, mathematical design, and analysis courses usually incorporated in the undergraduate program.
• Experience in conducting econometric analysis/quantitative analysis, evaluation and research in the area of development economics.
• A minimum of three (3) years of international experience in Development/ Education Economics.
• A minimum of three (3) years practical and proven experience in designing or evaluating public policy and conducting economic/financial analyses of education systems.
• Practical experience in conducting economic impact/assessment studies, conducting institutional assessments, or strategic planning for the education sector or development planning.


How to apply?

Should you be interested in this mission, could you please send your latest CV before the 25th of March.