About this opportunity
AI summaryThe SADC Secretariat requires an individual consultant to develop the SADC Integrated Border Management Strategy. The strategy aims to enhance regional cooperation, border security, trade facilitation, and identify international best practices. Eligibility is restricted to individual consultants who meet specific professional and legal criteria, such as not being bankrupt, convicted of professional misconduct, or guilty of tax or social security non-compliance. Applicants must submit a signed Expression of Interest, CV, and financial proposal via a virtual link by 16 November 2026 at 15:00 hours. Submissions not in English must include an original certified translation. Clarification requests close on 09 November 2026, with responses provided by 12 November 2026. Proposals are evaluated on an 80/20 technical and financial quality-cost basis, requiring a minimum technical score of 70 points to pass. The contract maximum budget is US$ 18,000.00 inclusive of all expenses, and any offer exceeding this limit will be rejected. The assignment commences upon contract signature.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- SADC Secretariat
Scope of work
- Prepare an Inception Report that will provide an outline of the work plan
- Submit the Final Draft SADC Integrated Border Management Strategy
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Qualifications and skills | 20 |
| General professional experience | 20 |
| Specific professional experience | 60 |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be an Individual Consultant
- At least 10 years experience in developing border management strategies
- Demonstrated experience working with law enforcement, immigration, and border management agencies
- Previous experience working with Regional Economic Communities
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Letter for the Expression of Interest
- Standard Expression of Interest Forms
- Curriculum Vitae
- Financial Proposal
- Copies of supporting documents and degrees or diplomas
- Certified translation into English for supporting documents not in English
- Proof of working experience such as reference letters or signed contracts
Key dates
- Requests for clarification due
- 09 November 2026 at 12
- Clarification responses provided by
- 12 November 2026 at 16.3
- Proposals due
- 19 November 2026 at or before midnight local (Botswana) time
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via virtual link
- Instructions
- Submit via https://collab.sadc.int/s/wyJ5cCkJMHxxyk7 as a zipped folder containing all documents, labeled with the applicant name.
Contract details
- Term
- 3 months
- Estimated value
- US$ 18,000.00
- Insurance and bonding
- Full and appropriate professional indemnity insurance and third-party liability insurance
- Funding
- EU-funded Customs Modernization and Trade Facilitation project