Government of Lesotho
LESOTHO COMPETITIVENESS AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION (CAFI) PROJECT
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST “ADVERTISEMENT”
CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT (IC) SELECTION
Country: Lesotho
Project Name: Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion (CAFI) Project
Credit No.: 7169-LS
Assignment Title: Clothing & Textile Value Chain Consultant
Reference No.: CAFI-WB-0079
The Government of Lesotho has received credit from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank to implement the Lesotho Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion (CAFI) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development through the CAFI PMU, now invites interested individuals to indicate their interest in the assignment. Interested individuals should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience for the assignment.
Selection Criteria:
- A master’s degree in business, economics, or a related field.
- Experience in the Clothing and Textiles Sector (CTS) value chain.
- Market research and strategy development experience.
- Project management, planning, facilitation, and organising skills.
- Problem-solving capabilities and critical interventions management.
- The capacity to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
The complete Terms of Reference (TOR) for the positions can be obtained at the address given below. Interested candidates are required to submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) and Curriculum Vitae (CV) together with educational certificates to the address below.
The attention of interested candidates is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A candidate will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection method set out in Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours [08h00 to 16h30 local time]. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form, in sealed envelopes labelled “Clothing & Textile Value Chain Consultant” to the address below in person or by e-mail on or before Friday, 02nd May 2025 at 14h00. E-mail submissions should be sent to [email protected] as a single attachment.
Address for Submission: Managing Director
Lesotho Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion Project
1st Floor ‘Matanki House
P.O. Box 747,
Maseru 100, Lesotho
Tel: (+266) 22 315 100
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.