Support to Regional Knowledge Capacity on Economic Transformation, Resilience, and Recovery ( - Тендер #51560479)

• Project ID

P178045

• Project Title

Support to Regional Knowledge Capacity on Economic Transformation, Resilience, and Recovery

• Country

Western and Central Africa

• Notice No

OP00274284

• Notice Type

Request for Expression of Interest

• Notice Status

Published

• Borrower Bid Reference

GH-ACET2-406805-CS-INDV

• Procurement Method

Individual Consultant Selection

• Language of Notice

English

• Submission Deadline Date/Time

Mar 01, 2024 23:45

• Published Date

Feb 19, 2024

• CONTACT INFORMATION
• Organization/Department

AFRICAN CENTRE FOR ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION II

• Name

Anna Rosengren

• Address

PMB C4 CANTONMENTS ACCRA

• City

• Province/State

Western and Central Africa

• Postal Code

• Country

Western and Central Africa

• Phone

0242436858

• Email

anna.rosengren@acetforafrica.org

• Website

African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

Invitation for Expressions of Interest

Consulting Services– Individual Consultant Country: Ghana Trust Fund No.: TF-B8445

Project: Support to Regional Knowledge Capacity on Economic Transformation, Resilience and Recovery Programme

Reference No.: GH-ACET2-406805-CS-INDV

Senior Researcher - G-20 Compact with Africa (CwA) Program

About ACET

The African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) is one of the pre-eminent organizations in the world focused on advancing African solutions to African transformation challenges. Driven by a commitment to support governments address the policy and institutional barriers that hamper sustained economic growth on the continent, ACET was founded in 2008 with the support of national governments alongside major multilateral, bilateral donors and foundations. ACET is an economic policy institute that provides research, policy advice, and institutional strengthening for African countries to develop their economies, reduce poverty, and improve livelihoods. To learn more about ACET visit https://acetforafrica.org

The African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) has received from the Transformation for Africa Partnership (TAP) Trust Fund administered by the (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) /International Development Association (IDA), and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this funding to payments under the contract for services of a Senior Researcher for its Compact with Africa program.

The G-20 Compact with Africa

The G20 Compact with Africa (CWA) was launched in 2017 under the German G20 Presidency to promote private investment in Africa by increasing attractiveness of private investment through improvements of the macro, business and financing frameworks. It brings together 12 African countries, (Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Morocco, Rwanda, Senegal, Togo and Tunisia) international organizations (World Bank, IMF, IFC, AfDB) and bilateral partners from G20 and others to support this objective. The initiative is demand-driven and open to all African countries.

As part of the program, the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) was endorsed by Ministers of Finance for the G-20 Compact with Africa’s (CwA), to facilitate the implementation of the program in member countries by providing independent reviews of country progress, policy research and expert advice; investment promotion and peer-learning opportunities in priority areas for member counties.

The Consultancy Assignment

The Senior Researcher will support the implementation of the program with sound technical research related to the various themes of the G20 Compact with Africa program. The Researcher will support the CWA Manager in ensuring that program deliverables remain on track and of high quality. Key activities will include: Research, developing policy briefs for Peer Learning events and supporting the CWA Manager by researching and preparing briefs to facilitate strategic engagement with BMF, BMZ, GIZ, World Bank, IFC, IMF, AfDB, the ACET Advisory Group, and other partners.

The expected level of input shall be 20 hours a week for a period from March 2024 – December 2024. Detailed terms of reference available on request to the address stated below.

Qualification, Skills and Experience

• PhD in economics or a related discipline (development studies, political science, sociology, etc.)
• Minimum of 7 years of post-PhD experience conducting research.
• Previous experience in undertaking similar assignments such as those in Africa would be beneficial. A minimum of 2 years" experience in a Ministry of Finance is advantageous.
• Previous regional experience working in Africa will be an asset.
• An understanding of economic transformation will be an asset.
• Understanding international organizations, such as the World Bank, IMF, OECD, AfDB, etc.
• Excellent communication skills and familiarity of bilateral development partners.

ACET invites eligible individuals to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating their qualifications and ability perform the services (Cover letter expressing interests and detailed CVs.). EOIs can be submitted in hard copies or by email to the address below.
The attention of interested consultants is drawn to section III, paragraphs 3.14,3.16 and 3.17 of the World Banks “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 revised November 2017 and August 2018. A consultant will be selected in accordance with Individual Selection Method set out in the Bank’s Procurement Regulations

Interested consultants may obtain further information from the Procurement Unit at the

Address below from 0:800 to 17:00 hrs. GMT

Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by, Friday 1st March, 2023 ( by 17:00 hrs. GMT)

The Chief Operating Officer, ATTN: Procurement Unit, 7 Yiyiwa Drive, Abelemkpe

PMB CT4, Cantonments, Accra, Ghana, T: +233 (0) 302 210 240, +233 (0) 242 436 858

E: procurement@acetforafrica.org, www.acetforafrica.org

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