Expression of Interest For Consultancy To Hire A Firm For Undertaking Of National Trainings On Python

Expression of Interest for Consultancy to Hire a Firm for Undertaking of National Trainings on Python in Five (5) SADC Member States Title : CONSULTANCY TO HIRE A FIRM FOR UNDERTAKING OF NATIONAL TRAININGS ON PYTHON IN FIVE (5) SADC MEMBER STATES Time Commitment : 100% Accountable : Senior Officer, Research and Statistics Duration of Assignment: 10 months 1. The Objectives of the Assignment: The overall objective of this exercise is to train Member States on the use of statistical software for management of large database and analysis of complex surveys. With Specific objectives; to introduce participants to the Python language and ecosystem and to make them able to write basic Python programs for data processing, analysis and visualization; and to provide participants with intermediate level knowledge on Python language and ecosystem and to make them able to write Python programs for official statistics. The detailed scope of work can be obtained from the terms of reference below. 2. The SADC Secretariat now invites eligible consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consulting firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (i.e., Company profile detailing alignment to the assignment, description of similar assignments undertaken, experience in similar conditions and availability of appropriate skills among staff). 3. The consulting firm should have significant in-depth expertise and knowledge in Python with experienced master trainers on Python in statistical data processing and analysis, spatial data analysis, big data, quantitative and quantitative data analysis, modelling and data visualization, especially for official statistics. The consultancy firm should also have in depth experience in design and implementation of training materials for official statistics. Training and capacity building conducted under this assignment must align with the World Banks Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and its applicable Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs), Work under this consultancy is also expected to incorporate gender-sensitive approaches in all project activities and conduct a GBV/SEA/SH risk assessment. 4. Establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with 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 dated September 2023 (Procurement Regulations), setting forth the World Banks policy on conflict of interest. which is available on the Banks website at https://thedocs.worldbank.org/en/doc/Procurement-Regulations-September-2023.pdf. The Consultant will be selected under the Consultants Qualifications-based Selection. Tender Link : https://www.sadc.int/procurement-opportunities

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