African Peer Review Mechanism Secretariat (APRM)
P.O. Box X09, Halfway House • Midrand 1685, South Africa.
Physical Address:
No. 230 15th Road, 1st Floor; Raandjies Park, Halfway House, Midrand
South Africa
Tel: +27 (0) 11 256 3401 • Fax: +27 (0) 11 256 3456 • Website: www.aprm-au.org
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
PROCUREMENT NUMBER : APRM/EU/IC/NAT/MZQ/08/2023
INDIVIDUAL NATIONAL CONSULTANT
TO CONDUCT A TARGETED REVIEW ON
“STATE RESILIENCE AGAINST VARIOUS SHOCKS RELATED TO NATURAL DISASTERS.
Targeted Review Mission: The Republic of Mozambique
Description of the Assignment: Targeted Review on “state resilience against various shocks related to natural disasters.
Period of Assignment: (to be confirmed upon signing of the contract)
Targeted Review Mission: The Republic of Mozambique
Public Sector-Governance
Grant Number: PANAF/2020/420-467
Country: South Africa
Project Title: APRM: AGA-SP
Start of Assignment: (to be confirmed upon signing of the contract)
BACKGROUND
The African Peer Review Mechanism has received financing from the European Union (EU) toward the cost of the African Peer Review Mechanism Institutional Support Project and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this grant as payments towards the procurement of an experienced Individual National Consultant to conduct a Targeted Review on the theme, “state resilience against various shocks related to natural disasters”.
OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The objective of the Targeted Review is to measure the country’s resilience against various shocks related to natural disasters as a way for Mozambique to implement principles and measures to protect development gains. In other words, the Targeted Review Report will identify and highlight government efforts to maintain the population’s well-being in the face of multiple risks and shocks and give recommendations, for the benefit of the people of Mozambique.
The duration of the assignment is estimated at forty-five (45) days including field days, starting from the date of the signature of the 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 with NPoA
▪ A Key Issues Paper; and
▪ A Questionnaire building on the 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 Disaster Management, Risk Management, Emergency Management or Public Administration, with experience on Disaster management, or related fields with a minimum of five (05) years’ relevant experience.
- A Masters’ degree in Disaster Management, Risk Management, or Emergency Management, Public Administration with experience on Disaster management, or related fields with a minimum of seven (07) years’ relevant experience or;
- A PhD/Masters or equivalent degree related to Disaster Management with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in resilience against various shocks related to natural disasters.
The APRM invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in 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 disaster management.
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 (TOR) for the exercise.
Interested consultants may obtain further information by contacting tenderinfo@aprm-au.org during office hours (8h00 -17h00 SAST). Clarification shall be published on the APRM website (www.aprm-au.org) and MUST be requested not less than seven days prior to the closing date of the bid.
SUBMISSION OF BID; CLOSING & OPENING DATE
1. Expressions of interest must be submitted online via email: tender@aprm-au.org on or before 10 July 2023 at 11.00 (SAST)/ Mozambique time. The EOI Shall be Opened on 10 July 2023 at 11.00 SAST/ Mozambique time
2.Submission title: PROCUREMENT NUMBER: APRM/EU/IC/NAT/MZQ/08/2023 : EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR TARGETED REVIEW: INDIVIDUAL NATIONAL CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A TARGETED REVIEW ON “STATE RESILIENCE AGAINSTVARIOUS SHOCKS RELATED TO NATURAL DISASTERS.
2. Only bids submitted on time shall be accepted. Bids submitted with the wrong submission title shall be rejected.
Procurement Office
African Peer Review Mechanism
Private Bag x09, Halfway House, 1685
Physical Address: 230 15th Street, Randjies Park, 1st Floor
Midrand, South Africa
Tel: +27 11 256 3400/01/29
Submission email: tender@aprm-au.org
