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14 June 2023

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)
COUNTRY: Sierra Leone
NAME OF PROJECT: Sierra Leone Land Administration Project (P177031)
Grant No.: E0600-SL
Assignment Title: M&E studies (baseline/ customer satisfaction surveys)
Reference No: SL-MLHCP-345253-CS-INDV
Date of Issue: 14th June, 2023.
The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning (MLHCP), through the Ministry of Finance has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Sierra Leone Land Administration Project (SLLAP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include “To undertake M&E studies (baseline/ customer satisfaction surveys)”. The estimated level of effort (professional staff-months) for this assignment is two and a half (2.5) months. Implementation is expected to commence on the 18th of August, 2023 and ends on the 3rd of November, 2023.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be requested via email, using the following email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , copying This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Can be obtained at the address given below:
The Project Coordination Unit
Sierra Leone Land Administration Project (SLLAP)
3rd Floor –West Wing, Youyi Building
Brookfields, Freetown.
Attn: The Procurement Specialist
Tel: +23279629390
The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning (MLHCP) through the Sierra Leone Land Administration Project (SLLAP) now invites eligible consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information, demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:
- Relevant Academic Qualification
- Relevant Work Experience
Criteria related to required qualifications and experience of the Consultant Include:
- Eight (8) years’ experience with the skills in customer satisfaction surveys, project baseline studies, including collecting and analyzing data from interviews, surveys, FGDs, etc.
- Demonstrable technical expertise and working knowledge of land reform and administration initiatives.
- Technical expertise in gender and social inclusion analysis is desirable.
- Experience of working in West Africa, preferably Sierra Leone
- Experience in evaluating World Bank funded projects.
- Excellent communication and writing skills including ability to present complex information in a format that is understandable to the general public.
- Ability to be flexible with time and work schedule.
- Attention to details and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Fluency in English (spoken & written). Working knowledge of Krio is desirable.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment as per paragraph 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection Method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours: – (09:30 to 1700 hours Sierra Leone Time.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) or before 2:00pm on the 3rd July, 2023.
Sierra Leone Land Administration Project (SLLAP) – Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning (MLHCP)
Attn: The Procurement Specialist
West Wing of 3rd Floor, Youyi Building
Brookfields, Freetown
Tel: +23279629390
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03 June 2023

Date: 29th May 2023
Ref: SRL/VEHAIRCONSERV/2023/30
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Maintenance and Repair Services of Airconditioning Systems on Light and Heavy Vehicles and Small Moving Equipment (SME) Sierra Rutile Limited (SRL), a leading sand mining company operating in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, hereby solicit Expression of Interest (EOI) from competent companies for maintenance and repair services of Air conditioning systems on Sierra Rutile fleets at the mine sites (Light and Heavy-duty vehicles and Small Moving Equipment). The service provider would be required to establish a static workshop at the Sierra Rutile plant Site for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of malfunctioning air-conditioning systems on SRL fleets.
Expression of interest should be accompanied with the following documents:
- Certificate of Business Registration
- Updated National Revenue Authority Tax Certificate
- Proof of Address
- Company profile
- Evidence of similar assignment
SCOPE OF WORK/SERVICE
- Conducting monthly air conditioning system checkups
- Diagnosing faulty equipment
- Corrective maintenance on faulty air con mechanical parts
- Testing by pressurizing of air con systems with a color dye
- Re gassing of air conditioning systems
- Workshops facility made available at Sierra Rutile Limited (SRL)
- Work out of a mobile workshop when required NOT SUPPLIED BY Sierra Rutile Limited (SRL)
- All maintenance will be approved with a SRL Work Requests and Cost Code
- Supply and hold refrigeration gas in stock, (Quantities visible to management)
- Supply common parts in line with manufacturers recommendations.
- Prepare a parts list for SRL stores to hold corrective maintenance parts
- Supply all equipment necessary to carry out the testing and corrective maintenance of transport air conditioning units.
- Supply a 7-day week service
- All air condition maintenance engineers must be trained and competent,
Quantity of Equipment:
Light vehicles - 13
Heavy Vehicle - 24
Small Moving Equipment (SME) - 43
Additional notes:
- Accommodation and meals will not be provided by Sierra Rutile Limited (SRL)
- A call out service for out of hours is required.
The EOI should clearly mark “EOI – Maintenance and Repair Services of Airconditioning Systems on Light and Heavy Vehicles and Small Moving Equipment (SME)" and must be submitted to SRL no later than Friday, 7 June 2023 at 4:00 pm (GMT). Att: The Contract Superintendent” and hand delivered to SRL Freetown office, 110 Wilkinson Road, Freetown, Sierra Leone.

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12 June 2023

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
CRS is recruiting for 1 Position: Senior Business Development Specialist
If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, please read the below job descriptions, and follow the instructions to submit your application package.
About CRS
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.
CRS launched its work in Sierra Leone in 1963 supporting relief and development operations in the country. CRS Sierra Lone has proudly maintained a strong reputation and relationship with partners and the communities we serve in the country implementing a multi-sector program portfolio based on the country’s dynamic needs. Today, the Country Program has a portfolio built around several major programs in Health, Nutrition, Education, Peace Building and Urban Resilience. CRS Sierra Leone has its main office in Freetown and a field office in Kabala, with over 160 staff in total.
Job Summary:
As Business Development (BD) Specialist II you will lead the production of high-quality applications for funding in support of CRS’ engagement with institutional donors and initiatives involved in international development to serve the poor and vulnerable. Your knowledge and skills will allow you to provide specialized assistance in all dimensions of the BD cycle to cross-disciplines and cross-functional teams.
Roles and Key Responsibilities
- Provide BD expertise in positioning, capture planning and proposal preparation for specific opportunities with institutional donors (government and inter-governmental award issuing organizations, as well as foundations, corporations and other awarding non-governmental organizations).
- Coordinate proposal development processes to ensure timely submission of high-quality proposals that are responsive to donor requirements, applicable regulations, and CRS’ technical and cost standards. Lead and support proposal budget processes and propose recommendations to develop a competitive proposal.
- As appropriate, serve as proposal coordinator or other lead role in proposal team, and participate in bid analysis and proposal review panels. Serve as a lead or support writer on proposals, contributing both technical and non-technical content and integrating inputs from staff and partners into a responsive, coherent proposal with a compelling vision and clear win themes.
- Train and mentor staff, as needed, to improve their skills in proposal development, representation to donor and partner organizations, intelligence-gathering, and marketing within their country program or portfolio.
- Support and guide identification of partners and negotiation of CRS’ role on proposal consortia, ensuring a competitive position for CRS that adheres to the agency’s partnership principles and strategic directions. Research, track and analyze new opportunities and CRS’ competitive position within the marketplace.
- Support senior management to cultivate and strengthen institutional relationships with institutional donors, partner organizations and other stakeholders.
- Work with appropriate staff to maintain data on past performance and corporate capacity, in order to provide timely information for proposal submissions.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in international development, international relations, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum five years of international development experience, with at least three years’ experience in a developing country.
Required Languages – Fluent English required.
Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 25 % within the Country.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture.
- Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Strong communications and presentation skills.
- Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience utilizing diverse, proactive strategies to competitively position his/her organization for new funding and productive institutional relationships.
- Exceptional writer with expert command of English grammar and AP style.
- Demonstrated experience leading and producing competitive proposals in programming contexts similar to CRS.
- Comprehensive familiarity with a broad range of institutional donor technical and cost requirements.
- Experience with both USAID RFP and RFA funding mechanisms highly desirable.
- Familiarity with relevant institutional donor regulations, policies, procedures and priorities.
- Demonstrated experience managing teams and processes, leading teams to produce deliverables under tight deadlines and at exceptional quality.
- Knowledge of CRS programs, justice agenda and Catholic Social Teaching principles a plus.
- Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.
Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
- Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
- Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
- Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
- Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
- Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Junior Professional and Fellow (potential)
Key Working Relationships:
Internal Internal
- RTA BDM WARO
- CP key leadership staff
- HQ BD team
External
Donor representatives
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
- Integrity
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Builds Relationships
- Develops Talent
- Strategic Mindset
- Accountability & Stewardship
***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-related topics.
WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. CRS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
To apply for this position please click the below link.
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Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 12th June 2023

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02 June 2023

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION)

COUNTRY: Sierra Leone

NAME OF PROJECT: Sierra Leone Land Administration Project (P177031)

Grant No.: E0600-SL

Procurement Title: Hiring of a Consulting Firm to coordinate the recording and registration of land tenure rights.

Reference No: SL-MLHCP-364429-CS-QCBS

Date of Issue: 2ndJune, 2023.

The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning (MLHCP), through the Government of Sierra Leonehas receivedfinancing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Sierra Leone Land Administration Project (SLLAP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include the “Coordination of Recording and Registration of Land Tenure Rights”. Theestimated level of effort (professional staff-months) for this assignment is sixty (60) months. The assignment is expected to be implemented within a period of sixty (60) months; commencing the15th ofNovember, 2023 and ending on the 14thNovember, 2028.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be requested via email, using the following email address:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., copying This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , copying This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Can be obtained at the address given below:
The Project Coordination Unit
Sierra Leone Land Administration Project (SLLAP)
3rd Floor –West Wing, Youyi Building
Brookfields, Freetown.
Attn: The Procurement Specialist
Tel: +23279629390

The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning (MLHCP) through the Sierra Leone Land Administration Project (SLLAP) now invites eligible Consulting Firms, (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information, demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.

The shortlisting criteria are: Relevance ofCore Business and years in business, relevant experience as a firm, technical and managerial capability of the firm. The Qualifications and Experience of Key Experts shall not be included in the shortlisting criteria. Key Experts will not be evaluated at this stage (shortlisting stage).

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs,3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” November 2020(“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignmentas per paragraph 3.17ofthe Procurement Regulations.

Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or asub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS)Methodset out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours: – (09:30 to 1700 hours Sierra Leone Time on Mondays to Fridays.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail) by or before 2:00pm onMondaythe 30thJune, 2023.

Sierra Leone Land Administration Project (SLLAP) – Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning (MLHCP)
Attn: The Procurement Specialist
West Wing of 3rd Floor, Youyi Building
Brookfields, Freetown
Tel:+23279629390
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12 June 2023

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02 June 2023

NATIONAL TOURIST BOARD
ABERDEEN, LUMLEY BEACH ROAD, FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE
ENHANCED INTEGRATED FRAMEWORK
TIER 2 - SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION PROJECT
TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR NATIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DIGITAL E-TOURISM PORTAL TO PROMOTE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES WITHIN THE SIERRA LEONE TOURISM SECTOR
Project Name and No: Enhanced Integrated Framework Tier 2 Sustainable Tourism Development and Promotion Project (EIF STDPP-TIER-2-SLE-001)
Financing Mode and Institution: Grant/ Enhanced Integrated Framework Trust Fund (EIF TF)
BRIEF BACKGROUND ON PROJECT AND CONTEXT
Since 2009, EIF funding support to Sierra Leone is totaling more than USD 4.2 million, comprising the Diagnostic Trade Integration Study Update, institutional capacity-building support, sustainability support and productive capacity development in sustainable tourism. Sierra Leone was notably one of the first countries with an EIF Tier 1 project. However, the country experienced significant setbacks during this period, in particular due to the Ebola outbreak from 2014 to 2016 and thereafter the COIVD-19 pandemic.
The ongoing project entitled "Sustainable Tourism Development and Promotion Project" was approved on 2 December 2019, followed by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on the 2nd of February, 2020, with a total budget of USD 1,499,990. Despite COVID-19 setbacks, 85% of the project activities were completion. Highlights to date include the development of the e-tourism strategy; the updated 1990 Tourism Act, which is now set for validation; a small grants programme underway to develop the eco-tourism sites on Banana Island, Wara Wara and Tiwai Island; the refurbishment of the Hotel and Tourism Training Centre; the formulation of an integrated tourism and hospitality curriculum and an updated new National Tourist Board and Ministry website. Work continues under this project, particularly in the development of the eco-tourism site, as part of an approved No-cost Extension (NCE) that is set to expire on 30th June 2023.
The National Tourist Board (NTB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA) Sierra Leone, has received funds from the Enhanced Integrated Framework Trust Fund (EIF-TF) to implement the EIF Tier 2 Sustainable Tourism Development and Promotion Project. The Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) is a multi-agency, multi-donor Aid for Trade partnership in action for Least Developed Countries (LDCs), which supports LDCs to be more active players in the global trading system by helping them tackle supply-side constraints to trade. In this way, the programme works towards a wider goal of promoting economic growth and sustainable development and helping to lift more people out of poverty.
The tourism industry in Sierra Leone has shown tremendous potentials and vibrancy. However, the 2020 Tourism Census shows that out of a total of 459 accommodation facilities in the country (hotels, guest houses, restaurants, casinos, bars, night clubs), 56% of the facilities were registered with National Tourist Board (NTB) whilst the remaining 44% were unregistered. The study also revealed that guesthouses accounted for 44.4%, followed by restaurants at 26.2%, hotels at 18.6% and nightclubs at 10.8%. In addition, many of the unregistered businesses claimed to have limited knowledge about the services of the National Tourist Board (NTB) or the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA).
In common with other sectors and tourism in other countries, the industry needs to take stock of the revolution in communication technologies and adapt to the emerging ‘digital economy’. Some 25% of the country’s population are now able to access the Internet. This growing use of the Internet provides massive opportunities to reach new markets and to improve business efficiency. In addition, e-tourism can make the industry more robust and more able to respond positively to crises.
The tourism industry is hindered, however, by a lack of joined-up communication facilities. The principal challenge is its fragmented nature, reflecting the predominance of small businesses, making communication and consolidation of information difficult both within the industry and consumers. Therefore, national and Regional Tourist Boards (RTBs), Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) and Tourist Information Centers (TICs) need to harness new electronic marketing opportunities to make it easier for consumers to purchase the Sierra Leonean tourism product. To enhance its capacity to leverage on the current opportunities in the global tourism sector, the ministry of tourism and the national tourist board have supported the development of an e-tourism strategy to help showcase products and services within the Sierra Leone tourism sector and improve visibility at the global landscape. This Strategy sets out a framework within which tourism in Sierra Leone can make the best use of new information and communications technology. In turn, this will enable Sierra Leonean tourism to realize new opportunities, provide more effective visitor services, and enhance the industry’s performance and competitiveness.
Against this background, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA) and the National Tourist Board (NTB) with support from Enhanced Integrated Framework is seeking the services of a tech consulting firm to develop an e-tourism Portal that can be utilized by players in the sector to showcase products and services and access new markets under the current competitive climate within the global tourism landscape.
OBJECTIVES
The overall objective of this assignment is to develop the Sierra Leone Tourism Stakeholders’ Portal for Ministry of Tourism and National Tourist Board and their member associations to use in their marketing efforts, deliver on their mandates and boost destination awareness locally and internationally. Internet technologies like web-based Portals are powerful tools in communicating what attractions there are in Sierra Leone; it is an innovative way to aggregate important information and to share the unforgettable story about our wonderful destination, but also to bring services closer to stakeholders.
One of the key and essential ways of promoting the destination Sierra Leone is through the dissemination of important information through the most effective channels. The e-Tourism Strategy demonstrates that well-designed and maintained web-based Portals serves as very important tools for any tourism business to attract potential customers and engage stakeholders, including our source markets.
Therefore, it is vital that all-inclusive and updated information on the tourism system in Sierra Leone is included and shared on this portal and which would serve our visitors better in terms of accessing information on Sierra Leone’s tourism. The Portal will be professional and with a great design and quality of content to reach visitors more effectively and ultimately to increase visitation to Sierra Leone.
The specific objectives of the consultancy include:
a) To provide a standalone Portal that promotes the tourism sector and National Tourist Board registered members; make them stand out from other players, improve their ability to attract customers, and generate brand awareness utilizing the influence that web portals have in creating a mental image of a touristic destination. In addition, the Portal will:
1. Enable the National Tourist Board, enhance its service delivery within the sector.
2. Mobilize effective organizational and technical responses to assist the industry, especially small tourism businesses, adapt to the new e-tourism environment.
3. Improve the collection and dissemination of comprehensive and appropriate tourism information to meet the needs of consumer growth markets.
4. Improve business processes for marketing, booking, and purchasing of tourism products and services.
5. Adapt the most relevant communications and technology solutions and management information systems at the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and its agencies, National Tourist Board to support efficient service delivery in the tourism sector.
6. Support efficient communication and collaboration between the MTCA and MDAs as well as other tourism stakeholders.
7. Establish an easy to use but sophisticated Portal for tourism sector players to interact and drive demand for their services.
8. Help tourists travel and hopefully provide them the answers they want when they search about Sierra Leone’s tourism online.
SCOPE OF WORK
In line with the above, the Ministry of Tourism and the National Tourist Board seek the services of a professional web/software developer to work with our team in the production of the said Portal.
The Consultant(s) tasks will include the following:
1. Provide a detailed and attractive proposal for the development of the Sierra Leone tourism stakeholders portal
2. Gather all the required information and content from Sierra Leone’s National Tourists Board, its members and stakeholders key for the creation and delivery of a complete and functional web portal.
3. Develop at least three mock layout designs (also called “samples”) of the web portal for the project team to critic and decide upon, before fully building the portal.
4. Custom-build a fully functional portal of international standard.
5. Must incorporate all the requirements from Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs/National Tourist Board
6. Use the latest development framework to develop the said portal making it user friendly and optimized for various devices.
7. Host the portal or recommend a web-hosting arrangement for the web portal with guaranteed reliability, integrity and security.
8. Provide the requisite user training of the Portal to Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs/National Tourist Board staff and all the other end users.
9. Ensure to show the work in progress to MTCA/NTB and incorporate any changes as requested by MTCA/NTB.
10. Fix any bugs in the website within one month from the date the portal goes live in addition to providing bug fixes and maintenance support for at least the first 12 months after handing over the portal to MTCA/NTB
11. Carry out minor changes and updates to the portal as will be necessary for at least the first 12 months.
12. Integrate with a customer relationship management (CRM) system for use by MTCA/NTB in managing of their members and in communicating and engaging them as its relates to their statutory obligations.
EXPECTED OUTPUTS, DELIVERABLES AND DURATION
The consultant(s) is required to use their professional expertise and originality to ensure the delivery of globally attractive web portal with a basis of promoting tourism.
The key deliverables of this assignment include:
1. A detailed proposal in presentation format. The detailed presentation must include functions and other applications of the portal as well as its integration with third party applications including secure payment options.
2. A finished website layout design
3. Present draft website to MTCA/NTB at the end of the development for incorporation of comments
4. Finalize the production of a fully functional final website ready for launching
5. Host the portal or recommend a web-hosting arrangement for the web portal with guaranteed reliability, integrity and security within this contract. The hosting facility must be reliable, secure and robust.
6. Provide source code and CMS access of the website to Sierra Leone’s National Tourists Board Members and it shall be the property of MTCA/NTB
7. Accommodate minor changes to the portal for at least 12 months after its public launch.
8. Provide best and creative ideas to enhance the portal
The recommended features will include but not limited to the following:
1. Landing Page
2. Content Pages
3. Banner(s) with image slider(s)
4. Menu bar for contents
5. Contact page
6. Social media integration
7. Links of other MTCA/NTB websites and/or stakeholders
8. Multiple content managers with different privileges directly or indirectly representing players along the tourism value chain
9. Registration and login menu for content managers and/or users
10. Newsletter or blog and/or function
Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights
In consideration of the fees paid, the Consultant expressly assigns to MTCA/NTB any copyright arising from the works the consultant produces while executing this contract. The consultant may not use, reproduce or otherwise disseminate or authorize others to use, reproduce or disseminate such works without prior consent from MTCA/NTB. The completed and/or uncompleted portal and any other products, drafts and deliverables shall be the property of the National Tourist Board, and as such MTCA/NTB reserves full copyright of both the drafts and final portal.
TIMELINE
This assignment must be completed within 2 months from the date of signing of contract. Aftersales support shall run for up to a period of 12 months after delivery.
Reporting
The consultant will report to the General Manager of SLTB. SLTB will liaise with the Marketing Manager on an ongoing basis and meet to track performance and discuss progress on the tasks assigned and work through any issues that is faced by the consultant.
Competencies
Corporate Responsibilities and Teamwork:
- Plans, prioritizes and delivers tasks on time;
- Participates effectively in a team-based, information-sharing environment, collaborating and cooperating with others.
People Skills:
- Recognizes and responds appropriately to the ideas, interests, and concerns of others;
- Ensures others’ understanding of, involvement in, and adaptation to a change process.
Innovation:
- Critical thinking;
- Ability to make new and useful ideas work.
Leadership:
- Ability to persuade others to follow.
Delivery:
- Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement;
- Excellent ability to multi-task in a high-demand and fast-paced work context.
Technical/Functional
Communication:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Promotes a knowledge-sharing and learning culture in the office;
- Ability to conceptualize, write and present in a clear and concise manner.
Job Knowledge and Expertise:
- Expertise and knowledge in the field of digital transformation, preferably with focus on digital economy and digitalization of the business sector.
Required Skills and Experience
Academic Qualifications/Education:
- Advanced university degree in economics, public administration, business administration, ICTs for development, or other relevant field;
Experience:
- At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in the area of digital transformation, e-governance, digital economy, internet-based companies, innovation hubs in the region.
- Proven experience in provision of technical advice and collaboration with the public sector .
- Understanding of digital transformation trends in the region.
Languages Requirements:
- Fluency in languages of peoples of Sierra Leone and English language.
Other Requirements:
- Solid knowledge of the governance system of Sierra Leone;

Evaluation
Individual will be evaluated based on the following methodology:
Cumulative analysis
When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract should be made to the candidate whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:
a) responsive/compliant/acceptable, and
b) Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.
* Technical Criteria weight-70%
* Financial Criteria weight- 30%
Interested candidated must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:
Proposal:
- Personal CV, including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
Qualified consultants may submit full technical and financial proposals, one original and two copies to including the following elements:
i. Cover Letter
ii. Understanding of the terms of reference
iii. Complete personal curriculum vitae with 2 referees
iv. Recently signed and dated ‘Statement of Availability’ to undertake the digital E-tourism portal from each key consultant included in the technical proposal.
v. Proof of similar assignment ( two samples of recent reports);
vi. Proposed budget;
In a sealed envelope labelled “Proposals for digital E-tourism portal of EIF Tier 2 Project” not later than 12:00 noon on 6th June, 2023 to the Procurement Committee, National Tourist Board, Lumley Beach Road.

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12 June 2023

That the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the Economic Performance Programme of the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) with an immediate disbursement of about US$20.8 million in the midst of overlapping multiple crises in the world is a strong recognition and vote of confidence in His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio led SLPP Government’s commitment to restoring macroeconomic stability, long-term debt sustainability, and enhancing transparency and accountability in public funds.

The IMF recognition and vote of confidence in the SLPP Government that triggered the immediate disbursement of the US$20.8 million to Sierra Leone came as a big blow to members and supporters of the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC) whose only campaign message to the people is the high inflation and the depreciation of the Leone against the Dollar that has culminated in the increase in the prices of basic commodities.

They always refuse to understand that Sierra Leone continues to face significant economic challenges amplified by multiple shocks including the Russia’s war in Ukraine as stated by the IMF Deputy Managing Director and Acting Chair, Mr. Bo Li, who recognized that the President Bio led Government commitment to bolster tax revenues represents important steps towards tightening the fiscal stance while creating space for priority social spending.

Nearly a year to the 2018 national elections, IMF suspended the Economic Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement because of its lack of confidence in the erstwhile President Ernest Bai Koroma led APC Government. Consequently, all other international financial institutions like the World Bank, European Union (EU) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) left the country ahead of the 2018 national elections.

This is the same political party that is crying down the Government for its handling of the country’s economy amidst unprecedented overlapping multiple crises severely impacting all countries’ economic fabric. Their refusal to accept the reality is the reason for their pointless campaign message to the public. But thank God IMF has exonerated the SLPP Government of the APC’s negative propaganda regarding the country’s economy.

What does the IMF’s approval of our economic programme mean to Sierra Leoneans? First, it will pave the way for other international financial institutions to scale up their support towards financing Government’s priority programmes. It is against this backdrop that the Government of President Bio is at an advanced stage in negotiating with the World Bank to disburse US$65 million in budget support this year, while the IMF’s approval will also lay the basis for the ongoing negotiations with the EU for the restoration of budget support for about 100 million EU for a period of four years.

Sierra Leoneans should also note that the Government’s sound economic programme with IMF will provide comfort for the negotiation of the US Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact and signature by the end of this year.

By and large, IMF’s approval of the Economic Performance Programme of the GoSL which triggered the disbursement of the US$20.8 million means our economy is right on track, irrespective of the ongoing propaganda campaign by political detractors who did their worst during the last regime.

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16 May 2023

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