LESOTHO COMPETITIVENESS AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION PROJECT
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST “ADVERTISEMENT”
CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT (IC) SELECTION
Country : Lesotho
Project Name : Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion
Credit No. : 7169-LS
Assignment Title: Review of the Investment Environment for Venture Capital (VC) activity for the Lesotho Entrepreneurship Hub and Seed Financing Facility (LEHSFF)
Reference No.: CAFI-WB-0071
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 position. Interested individuals should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience for the position.
The selection criteria will be based on the following information, inter alia:
➢ At least a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Investment Science, Economics, Law, or other related field.
➢ At least 10 years’ proven experience in development and implementation of VC-related policies.
➢ At least 3 similar studies performed over the last 5 years.
➢ Experience working with diverse stakeholders in public sector organisations and private sector organisations.
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 egulations for IPF Borrowers” November 2020 (“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 ” Review of the Investment Environment for Venture Capital (VC) activity for the Lesotho Entrepreneurship Hub and Seed Financing Facility (LEHSFF)” to the address below in person or by e-mail on or before Thursday, 24th October 2024 at 16h30. Email submissions should be sent to [email protected] with a copy to
[email protected] as a single attachment.
The Project Manager
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.