Expression of Interest For Consultancy Services To Develop A Course In Geographic Information Systems

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Expression of Interest are invited for Consultancy Services to Develop a Course in Geographic Information Systems The consulting services (the Services) include developing and delivering a specialized GIS course. This course is designed to not only build but also enhance the capabilities of officers within the Regional Statistical System, ensuring they are equipped to meet the demands of this increasingly data-driven era. The objectives of this consultancy are to: a) Strengthen the capacity and develop the technical skills of GIS officers within the Central Statistical Offices and other line ministries with GIS officers, who are required to gather, produce or disseminate data/information/statistics. b) Equip participants with advanced skills in GIS, data digitization, spatial analysis, and mapping. c) Enhance capacity for handling geospatial data in decision-making processes related to environmental management, urban planning, and resource management. d) Foster a collaborative network among geospatial professionals in the OECS region. The assignment is expected to be undertaken over a period of four (4) months. The OECS now invites eligible Individual 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 minimum required qualifications and experience are listed in section 10 of the Terms of Reference (TOR) below. The details of the services required are available in the TOR which is available on the official website: www.oecs.org. 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, Fifth Edition, September 2023 (Procurement Regulations), setting forth the World Banks policy on conflict of interest. Individual Consultants wishing to signify their interest in undertaking the prescribed services are to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) providing information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services (Curriculum Vitae, description of similar assignments, etc) Expressions of Interest can be submitted via email. For more information or to submit Expressions of Interest, please contact: Tameeka Jn Baptiste Junior Procurement Officer OECS Commission Morne Fortuné P.O. Box 1383 Castries Saint Lucia Telephone: 758-455-6408 Email: procurementbids@oecs.int Copied to: Ms. Sherma Beroo, sherma.beroo@oecs.int Ms. Jenna Flavien, jenna.flavien@oecs.int An Individual Consultant will be selected in accordance with the World Banks Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, Fifth Edition, September 2023. Expressions of Interest will be evaluated and the Individual Consultant with the most relevant experience and qualifications will be selected and requested to submit a proposal which will be the basis for negotiations leading to a contract. An electronic copy of Expressions of Interest are to reach the OECS Commission by April 22, 2024 addressed to: Ms. Tameeka Jn Baptiste, Junior Procurement Officer At the following email address: procurementbids@oecs.int copied to sherma.beroo@oecs.int The email submissions should include the name and address of the Consultant and shall be clearly marked in the subject line as Consultancy Services to Develop a Course in Geographic Information Systems. The Terms of Reference for this consultancy and EOI template are provided below. Tender Link : https://caricom.org/procurement-notices/

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