Contratação de um Especialista em Cálculo de IPC — SADC Regional Statistics Project

SADC REGIONAL STATISTICS PROJECT (P175731) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ( CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION) COUNTRY: São Tomé and Príncipe PROJECT : SADC Regional Statistics Project (PER) Consultancy Title : Recruitment of one (1) Specialist for the Calculation of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) Reference No.: 54/C-STP/PER/2026 The Government of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, through the Ministry of Economy and Finance, has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to support the implementation of the SADC Regional Statistics Project (PER), and intends to use part of these funds to procure consulting services. The consulting service consists of recruiting one (1) Specialist for the Calculation of the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Objectives of the Consultancy The main objectives of the consultancy are: a) To review, process, validate and compile the data collected in all districts of the country, including the Autonomous Region of Príncipe. b) To calculate the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) weights and assess the price data collected for calculating prices for the base year, within the framework of the Household Budget Survey (IOF-2026). The Terms of Reference (ToR) may be requested by email at the following addresses: sadc.procurement@afap.st / dg.procurement@afap.st The Project Administration Fiduciary Agency (AFAP) invites eligible individual consultants (Consultants) to express their interest in providing the services by submitting a Letter of Intent, an identity document, an updated and signed Curriculum Vitae (CV), and the relevant evidence of academic qualifications. Interested consultants must provide information demonstrating that they have the qualifications and experience required to perform the services, in accordance with the Terms of Reference (ToR). The Consultant must possess the following minimum qualifications: Academic Qualifications A Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in statistics, mathematics or economics, with a focus on the production of statistical data, specifically price data analysis. 2. Professional Experience Between 5 and 10 years of professional experience in the relevant university-trained field. At least five (5) years of professional consulting experience in price data analysis. At least ten (10) years of cumulative professional experience in processing, compiling and analysing price data. 3. Technical Skills Demonstrated knowledge and experience of the implications of their work in the implementation of World Bank projects. Good command of computer tools, including specialised software (PHOENIX) for entering, processing and calculating the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Proficiency in statistical software (Stata, SPSS, R, SAS) and good command of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other computer tools. 4. Language Skills Knowledge of Portuguese, preferably, both written and spoken, or French. Interested Consultants are referred to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, September 2025 edition, which sets out the World Bank’s policy on conflicts of interest. The selection will be conducted using the Individual Consultant Selection (ICS) method, as provided for in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, September 2025 edition. Further information may be obtained at the address below during office hours, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Expressions of interest must be submitted by 23:45 p.m. (local time in São Tomé and Príncipe) on 03 November 2026, by email to dg.procurement@afap.st / sadc.procurement@afap.st, or delivered in person to the address indicated below, quoting the following reference: “Expression of Interest Ref. No. 54/C-STP/PER/2026 – Recruitment of one (1) Specialist for the Calculation of the Consumer Price Index (CPI)” Project Administration Fiduciary Agency, October 13th 2026. The General Director Hélio Silva Almeida