Tenders Are Invited For Recruitment Of A Consultant For The Development Of A Customs Training Manual. (M/F)

Tenders are invited for Recruitment of a Consultant for the Development of a Customs Training Manual. (M/F) Develop a training manual and implementation of training of trainers on customs and coordinated border management for IGAD and its Member States. Emphasis will be placed on documenting best practices in customs and coordinated border management globally, with a view to their scaling up and use in the preparation of the training manual. The consultant, preferably a consulting firm, must be able to organize a training workshop based on the modules developed in accordance with the specifications. The consultant will undertake an analysis and mapping of what exists in the regions cross-border areas, with emphasis on one-stop border crossings and border points along the regions bordering countries; undertake a needs assessment to identify the needs of the target audience; develop a relevant training manual based on international best practices; and organize a regional training workshop using the prepared manual. The intervention is designed into three main activities, each comprising a number of sub-activities. These three activities will be the preparation of the manual, the use of the manual for the organization of a training workshop and the proposal of some communication and visibility elements to disseminate the results of the training. This mission will be undertaken under the guidance and supervision and in close collaboration with the IGAD Secretariat as well as the EU-TAF team. Desired profile The recruitment plan or team composition will be flexible, but it is advisable to include two individual consultants from the selected company, an expert specializing in international trade, particularly in customs matters, who can also serve as team leader, and another expert in policy and capacity building. Consultants, Experts and consulting companies must have: · Extensive experience in global and regional aspects of coordinated customs and border management policies and regulatory frameworks · At least three previous relevant missions covering areas similar to those of this mission. · In-depth knowledge of international, regional and national best practices in customs and border management · Knowledge and practical experience of similar missions. · Prior experience working closely with the public and private sectors, particularly in the area of trade facilitation. · Prior experience in the Horn of Africa region. Further information Minimum qualification of the two experts: Trade expert and team leader: At least 10 years of experience in the field of international trade, public policy, public management or any other related field. He/she must hold a masters degree in a relevant field and have demonstrated that he/she has led several similar missions over the last three years. Policy and Capacity Building Expert: Masters degree in at least one of the following or a related field: Development economics, public policy or political science. He/she must have at least 5 years of experience in governance, policy development and institutional capacity building. He/she should also have specific experience in conducting comprehensive and specific capacity assessment and capacity building plans, including the development of curricula and training manuals. Application selection criteria The candidate selection process will be carried out according to the following criterion(s): · Candidate training/skills/experience [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://igad.int/consultancies/