Expression of Interest For Consultancy Services For The Training Of Stakeholders On International Tis Categories And Modes Of Supply

Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for the Training of Stakeholders on International TiS Categories and Modes of Supply in Rwanda. Location: kigali Deadline: Thursday, 02/07/2026 23:59 The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. The GIZ Office in Kigali covers GIZs portfolio in Rwanda and Burundi. GIZ Rwanda/Burundi implements projects on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, the European Union and other commissioning authorities in the following priority areas: Sustainable Economic Development, Good Governance, Climate, Energy and Sustainable Urban Development, Digitalization and Digital Economy, Mineral Governance, Peace and Security in the Great Lakes Region. Through the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Germany currently provides technical support to the African Union Commission (AUC), specifically to the Department of Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals (ETTIM) and the AfCFTA Secretariat, with its project African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The projects main objective is to strengthen the framework conditions for intra-African trade. Besides the outstanding topics of AfCFTA Phase I on Trade in Goods and Trade in Services, phase II and III issues, such as Investment, competition policy, Intellectual Property Rights, and digital trade are supported. Furthermore, the involvement of the private sector and civil society is supported. To this end, the project pursues a multi-level approach on the continental level working with the AUC DTI and AfCFTA Secretariat, at the regional level supporting Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and the national level, specifically in the project focus countries, like Rwanda. Rationale International Trade in Services (ITS) Statistics are an essential part of Rwandas economy. The services sector accounts for 52% of GDP in the fourth quarter of 2025. Unlike Trade in Services (TIS), merchandise trade statistics in Rwanda have been significantly standardized within its Regional Economic Communities. Furthermore, Significant gaps in Trade in Services statistics need to be addressed. Due to its complexity, TIS lacks the same level of coverage as merchandise trade, which benefits from long-established data collection systems. The National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda, in collaboration with the National Bank of Rwanda, faces difficulties in collecting accurate TIS data due to a lack of methodological understanding among stakeholders who respond to ITS surveys during data collection. This ToR entails the need to ensure reliable data quality collected by organizing a Training of Stakeholders on International Trade in Services Categories and modes of supply. The course is intended to improve awareness and knowledge transfer of the relevant members involved in responding to data collection, allowing them to create and implement effective sampling strategies and methodologies. TIS data are used to estimate GDP and BOP statistics, which are critical for policymakers, trade negotiators, and researchers making evidence-based decisions. Objectives of the Training The primary objective of this training is to strengthen the capacity of stakeholders who participate in interviews during TIS data collection, to apply effective concepts, methodologies, and improve sampling techniques for trade in services during data collection. Specifically, the training target audience is from NISR, NBR, MINICOM, RDB, RURA, MINECOFIN, MINAFFET, IPOSITA, NPD construction, Association of Cargo and Passenger Transporters, MINICT, City of Kigali, RPPA, Association of Engineers, RHA, RTDA, PSF, RRA, RMB, MTN Rwanda, and Airtel Rwanda, BK, Gasabo Gold Refinery Ltd. The training will: Introduce to Stakeholders on International Trade in Services statistics and the Balance of Payments: concepts, definitions, and possible sources of data. Address common challenges in trade in services data collection, including dealing with non-response and small sample sizes. The services of focus are Professional services, Transport services, Financial Services, Tourism and Travel services, Business services, Manufacturing services, Construction services, and ICT. Stage a comprehensive understanding of various sampling methodologies, including probability and non-probability techniques. Stakeholders will participate in revising an existing trade in services sample by advising on the grouping of key individual service suppliers by categories of services Specific Objectives; Enhanced capacity of Stakeholders to deliver an understanding of international trade in services and data collection compliance. Increased knowledge on sector-specific categories and modes of supply. Have a solid understanding of sampling methodologies applicable to trade in services statistics. Introduction to the trade in services sampling framework tailored to a representative sample. Improve Stakeholder awareness, ability to survey response, challenges such as non-response bias, and data estimation complexities. Strengthen their skills in using statistical tools and methodologies for analysing trade in services data. Contribute to better data quality, ultimately supporting evidence-based policymaking and trade negotiations. Establishment of a network of trained professionals for ongoing knowledge exchange. Table 1. Expected topics to be covered and the target audience for the training Topic Introduction to Balance of Payment (BOP): Concepts and definitions. Introduction to Trade in Services: concepts, definition, categories. Introduction to GATS and EBOPS. Categories of Trade in Services: Cross-border supply, consumption abroad, commercial presence, and presence of natural persons. Sectoral Analysis: Focus on key service sectors such as Professional services, Transport services, Financial Services, Tourism and Travel services, Business services, Manufacturing services, and Construction services, and ICT. Introduction to Trade in Services Data Collection: Overview of trade in services, classification frameworks, and key data sources. Fundamentals of Sampling Techniques: Understanding basic sampling concepts, probability vs. non-probability sampling, and sampling errors. Designing a Sampling Framework: Steps in developing a sampling plan, sample size determination, and dealing with sector-specific challenges. Handling Non-Response and Missing Data: Strategies to mitigate non-response bias and improve data completeness. Tender Link : https://www.jobinrwanda.com/job/expression-interest-eoi-consultancy-services-training-stakeholders-international-tis-categories