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Insurance for small businesses: Work hard, What should be covered? play hard! Small to medium enterprises continue to play a crucial role in the South African economy, accounting for a contribution to GDP of 52% to 57% and 60% for employment[i]. Considering the challenging economic conditions they have faced over the last couple of years, this figure is a testimony to the determination of our nation’s entrepreneurs. With the majority of South Africa’s small businesses operating in the agricultural trade-, tourism- and construction industries[ii], business owners face a substantial amount of risk, as businesses in these sectors require a hands-on approach. It’s important to insure your small business against those rainy days where disaster strikes. In addition to insuring the business’s physical assets, however, business owners also need to remember that they
themselves are their businesses’ most important assets and should be covered too. That’s where life insurance comes in, in the form of contingent liability insurance for major debts, cover for buyand-sell agreements and key man insurance. However, the affordability of cover could be a stumbling block for many business owners. According to Schalk Malan, executive director at BrightRock, traditional business assurance policies are structured in the same form as personal life insurance policies. This is why BrightRock decided to follow a more flexible approach, which allows an upfront premium savings of 30% on average, allowing business owners to invest more funds in their businesses, or allocate the savings to more cover in the event of underinsurance. In addition to this, business
owners have the unique ability to convert up to R10 million of their cover to personal cover at a later stage – without the requirement of medical underwriting. “Standard BrightRock policies automatically include the ability for you to redirect your premiums to cover your personal needs if your business cover needs reduce or end. This is done free of underwriting, giving you the benefit of the underwriting you initially underwent and premiums you have paid thus far.” But what to do in the event where the business’ growth exceeds expectations, leaving the business owner with a desire to increase his cover? Not a problem for BrightRock policyholders, says Malan. “Standard BrightRock policies automatically have access to an extra cover account, to access later in the business lifetime, also with no medical underwriting.”
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ESTATE NOTICE Notice in terms of Section 34 of the Administration of Estates Proclamation; ESATE LATE SHIELA SOPHIA MOHASI E 67/2018
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Administration of Estates Proclamation No. 19 0f 1935 Consultants calling upon all heirs, legatees and creditors of the deceased toContact: attend a meeting before the Master of the High Court 5886 atPhone: the office of+266 the Master of the7200 High Court, in Maseru on th Email:19admin.lesotho@pkf.com June, 2018 at 10:00am for the purpose of: Tuesday
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT For the anticipated USAID-funded project At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. A nonprofit international development organization founded in 1971, Pact works on the ground in nearly 40 countries to improve the lives of those who are challenged by poverty and marginalization. Pact is a recognized global leader in international development. Pact has a range of expertise in areas including public health, capacity development, governance and civil society, natural resource management, poverty, monitoring and evaluation, small-scale and artisanal mining, microfinance and more In Lesotho, Pact collaborates with the government, civil society organizations and other key stakeholders to turn back the tide of HIV/AIDS and help those infected with the virus continue to lead fulfilling lives without stigma or discrimination. The anticipated USAID-funded project “Karabo ea Bophelo” (KB) project will work to prevent new HIV infections and reduce vulnerability among orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Berea, Leribe, Mafeteng, Maseru and Mohale’s Hoek districts, Lesotho. To accomplish this task, Pact Lesotho is recruiting for the following positions. These positions are contingent upon award. POSITION TILTLE
JOB SUMMARY
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
1. Chief of Party
The COP will be responsible for the overall management and operations of the project. She/he will supervise project implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements. The COP will take a leadership role in coordination among USAID and key stakeholders and other implementing partners
Master’s Degree in International Development, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Public Health, or a closely related field.
• Strong leadership qualities and depth and breadth of technical and management expertise with at least 8 years’ experience. • Management experience with USG cooperative agreements, grants, and/or contract. • Experience with OVC, HIV prevention, AGYW-focused programming (including DREAMS). • Experience in interacting with government agencies, host country governments and counterparts, and international donor agencies.
2. Deputy Chief of Party
Reporting to Chief of Party (COP), the Deputy Chief of Party will be responsible for working with the COP, as well as the technical and operational teams to lead the daily implementation of the project. S/he will support the project team to meet the project’s technical objectives, manage project staff and financial resources and liaise with project stakeholders and partners.
MPH/MPA/MBA or masters in relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience (a minimum of four years) as a senior manager of complex grants programs (preferably USAID-funded), with in-depth knowledge of USAID rules and regulations. • Demonstrated expertise in the following programming areas: OVC, HIV prevention, AGYW (including DREAMS). -Demonstrated experience with organizational development. • Strong program/grants management, financial management and auditing. • Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation systems
3. OVC/AGYW Technical Director
The Technical Director will provide technical leadership to ensure high-quality, evidence-based project strategy and service delivery related to OVC and AGYW/DREAMS programming. The Technical Director will be held accountable for any/all subgrantees’ (as applicable) technical performance throughout the life of project, including the realization of technical project deliverables, as well key project implementation strategies
MPH/MPA/MBA or Masters in relevant field
• Demonstrated leadership and technical skills, with at least 5 years’ experience • Relevant experience designing, implementing, and/or providing technical assistance in Lesotho and/ or southern Africa. • Experience working with adolescent and youth populations. • Demonstrated experience with organizational development.
4. M&E Director
The M&E Director will be responsible for designing and implementing systems to ensure appropriate tracking and assessment of all project activities. S/he will have primary responsibility of reporting on project outputs and outcomes and for ensuring quality of interventions. H/she will responsible for all data submissions in accordance with PEPFAR and USAID requirements. S/he will provide technical guidance and support to any consortium members or sub-grantees (as applicable) in establishing and implementing their monitoring and evaluation systems for the project.
A Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, demography, or related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in establishing / designing M&E systems and tools and managing data intensive health programs, preferably for PEPFAR/USAID-funded programs. • Relevant technical experience related to OVC care and treatment and AGYW prevention. • Experience with qualitative and quantitative M&E data collection and analysis methods. • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with USAID reporting and MER indicators. • Demonstrated experience in designing and managing operational research and evaluations. • Experience in program quality management (both services and data quality) and quality.
The Finance and Administration Director will be responsible for the overall financial management of the project. S/he will oversee the effective and appropriate use of financial resources of the project, and develop effective mechanisms to monitor the expenditures. S/he will ensure implementation of administrative, financial, and human resource policies in line with USG regulations
Relevant degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field.
5. Finance and Administrative Director
Experience in working with mobile health data systems (mHealth) highly desirable.
• At least seven years of relevant experience, with progressively increased responsibilities. • Experience managing the finances of USAID- funded programs.
Full information on the jobs above can be found on: htpps://www.pactworld/careers
Applications
Local Candidates encouraged to apply Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
All applications must be done via the above mentioned website. All applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae; certified Educational Certificates and names of three (3) professional referees The closing date for receipt of applications is 30th June, 2018
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WE’RE RECRUITING Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) is a national implementing agency for the industrial and commercial development of Lesotho established in terms the LNDC Act.20 of 1967(as amended). It is a parastatal of the Government of Lesotho mandated to initiate, promote and facilitate both domestic and foreign investments to create jobs and increase income for the households. To effectively deliver on this mandate, the Corporation has embarked on two major change processes, namely the change in strategic direction and the change in structure of the organisation. LNDC has now completed its new five (5) year strategic plan to be availed to the public in the coming days .Simultaneously, the Corporation is realigning its structure, and the following four(4) Strategic Business Units (SBUs) have been identified. 1. Investment and Trade Promotion Agency: “To brand and position Lesotho as a preferred investment and sourcing destination through promotion, facilitation and aftercare.” 2. Development Finance Institution: “To stimulate economic development and private sector growth through appropriate financing and enterprise development interventions.” 3. Property Development and Management: “To deliver commercially sound, development-enabling commercial, industrial and Agro-industrial infrastructure. 4. Corporate Services: “To provide cross-cutting support services to other SBUs.” These services include Legal, Human Resources, Finance, IT/IS Support, Research, Risk LNDC now invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced Lesotho nationals for the following positions: POSITION 1. General Manager LNDC Development Finance Reporting The position reports to the LNDC Chief Executive Officer Term of contract Three (3) year fixed term contract. Renewable on outstanding performance results. Qualifications and Experience The candidate should possess at least a postgraduate degree in Development Finance, Investment Banking, Financial Economics, Financial Risk Management or Business Administration or related. A minimum of 10 years relevant experience is required, at least 5 of which should be in executive management. Key Performance Areas • General administration of the development finance institution business unit • Development and Management of LNDC Project Preparation Facility(PPF) • Development and management of Equity Fund and Equity Portfolio • Development and management of LNDC Debt section Knowledge, skills and behavioural attributes • Governance and Business strategy, Risk management, Sustainability, Performance • Finance, including project finance, structured finance, trade finance, agricultural finance, impact investing) • Operations (including product development and model validation) • Ability to manage multiple priorities and multiple demands to accomplish tasks in accordance with established requirements • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, superiors, residents, community service agencies, and the public • Ability to prepare clear concise reports and make appropriate recommendations within scope of responsibility. • IT/IS applications eg, E-views, MATLAB, SAS, advanced Excel,etc • Measured, accountable, results driven candidate with integrity POSITION 2. General Manager LNDC Investment and Trade Promotion. Reporting The position reports to the LNDC Chief Executive Officer Term of contract Three (3) year fixed term contract. Renewable on outstanding performance results. Qualifications and Experience The candidate should possess at least a postgraduate degree Investment and Trade, Marketing, or Business Administration or related. A minimum of 10 years relevant experience is required, at least 5 of which should be in executive management. Key Performance Areas • General administration of the investment and trade promotion business unit • Lesotho National Brand management • Investment Promotion(FDI) • Investment Promotion(DI) • Trade Facilitation, Export Development and Promotion • Aftercare Services Knowledge, skills and behavioural attributes • Governance and Business strategy, Risk management, Sustainability, Performance • Finance(including project finance, structured finance, trade finance, agricultural finance • Operations (including investment outreach missions and trade promotion road shows ) • Risk Management(including strategic risks facing Lesotho, reputational risks,etc) • Ability to manage multiple priorities and multiple demands to accomplish tasks in accordance with established requirements • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, superiors, government, community service agencies, private sector ,media and development finance institutions • Ability to prepare clear concise reports and make appropriate recommendations within scope of responsibility. • High degree of fluency in English
• Strong presentation skills • IT/IS applications, in particular PowerPoint • Decisive, results driven candidate with integrity POSITION 3. General Manager Property Development and Management Reporting The position reports to the LNDC Chief Executive Officer Term of contract Three (3) year fixed term contract. Renewable on outstanding performance results. Qualifications and Experience The candidate should possess at least a postgraduate degree in Real Estate Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management, Construction, or Business Administration or related. A minimum of 10 years relevant experience is required, at least 5 of which should be in executive management. Key Performance Areas • General administration of the property development and management business unit • Property development • Property management • Stakeholder management, especially tenant relations Knowledge, skills and behavioural attributes • Governance and Business strategy, Risk management, Sustainability, Performance • Finance, including property finance, investment or property portfolio valuations • Property operations (including capacity planning, maintenance planning, and facilities management) • Ability to manage multiple priorities and multiple demands to accomplish tasks in accordance with established requirements • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, superiors, residents, community service agencies, and the public • Ability to prepare clear concise reports and make appropriate recommendations within scope of responsibility. • IT/IS applications including GIS • Decisive, results driven candidate with integrity Position 4. General Manager LNDC Corporate Services. Reporting The position reports to the LNDC Chief Executive Officer Term of employment Three (3) year fixed term contract. Renewable on outstanding performance results. Qualifications and Experience The candidate should possess at least a postgraduate A Chartered Accountant(CA) or postgraduate in Business Administration with undergraduate in accounting or finance or related. A minimum of 10 years relevant experience is required, at least 5 of which should be in executive management. Key Performance Areas General administration of Corporate Services business unit • LNDC’s information systems • LNDC’s financial management • LNDC talent management • LNDC planning and research • LNDC enterprise risk • LNDC legal and corporate secretariat Knowledge, skills and behavioural attributes • Governance and Business strategy, Risk management, Sustainability, Performance • Ability to manage multiple priorities and multiple demands to accomplish tasks in accordance with established requirements • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, superiors, government, community service agencies, private sector, banks, regulators and development finance institutions • Ability to prepare clear concise reports and make appropriate recommendations within scope of responsibility. • High degree of literacy in financial management • Strong presentation skills • IT/IS applications, in particular PowerPoint • Analytical, accountable, measured candidate with high degree of integrity Remuneration and Benefits The Corporation offers a competitive remuneration package in line with qualifications and experience. Submissions Interested, suitably qualified and experienced candidates should hand-deliver or email their applications accompanied by a detailed CV with names and addresses of three referees by Friday 8th June 2018, on or before 12 noon to: The Chief Executive Officer Lesotho National Development Corporation Development House Block A, Level 9 Kingsway Road Private Bag A96 Maseru Lesotho Email: recruitment@lndc.org.ls and copy to ce@lndc.org.ls Enquires: adam@lndc.org.ls ,or (+266 2231 2012) NB:Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
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PUBLIC EYE MAY 18, 2018 NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LESOTHO
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VACANCIES The National University of Lesotho invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following position: DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACY FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES POST NO. 0799: LECTURER REQUIREMENTS: The applicant must have a minimum of Masters Degree in clinical pharmacology/ human physiology and human biochemistry with an undergraduate of Bachelors of pharmacy or biology and chemistry. A PhD in any of these fields will be an added advantage. A PhD holder must have a minimum of six (6) months of teaching experience while a Masters Degree holder must have a minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience in institution(s) of higher learning. The applicant should have evidence of research experience with publications and/or research reports. DUTIES: The successful appointee will be expected to teach physiology and biochemistry courses in the department of pharmacy, supervise students’ dissertations and engage in research and curriculum development including overseeing and developing of basic sciences laboratory practical sessions. She/ he will also be expected to carry out community engagement. The candidate will also be expected to perform any other duties assigned to him/her by the department including administrative work. TYPE OF CONTRACT: The appointment will be on a two year renewable
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contract term subject to satisfactory performance. REMUNERATION: The University offers competitive salaries and other benefits. INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM CANDIDATES: Applicants are to address the stated qualifications and provide other information to assist the University to determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CV’s (including telephone, telefax and e-mail) plus certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts and three typed references. Two of which must be academic references. Applicants should inform their referees to submit their references directly to the address below, before the stipulated closing date. References addressed “TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN” will not be considered as references. Application letters and references should bear signatures of the applicants and the referees respectively and must be addressed to: Director - Human Resources, National University of Lesotho, P.O. Roma 180, Lesotho or emailed to dhr@nul.ls Closing date for receiving full applications for the position above is 8th June, 2018 DISCLAIMER: If you do not receive any response within three months after the closing date, you must consider your application unsuccessful.
The National University of Lesotho invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following position: DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACY FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES POST NO. 0997: LECTURER REQUIREMENTS: The applicant must have a minimum of Masters Degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry with an undergraduate of bachelors of pharmacy; A PhD in any of these fields will be an added advantage. A PhD holder must have a minimum of six (6) months of teaching experience while a Masters Degree holder must have a minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience in institution(s) of higher learning. The applicant should have evidence of research experience with publications and/or research reports. DUTIES: The successful appointee will be expected to teach pharmaceutical chemistry courses in the department of pharmacy supervise students’ dissertations and engage in research and curriculum development including overseeing and developing of pharmaceutical chemistry laboratory practical sessions. She/he will also be expected to carry out community engagement. The candidate will also be expected to perform any other duties assigned to him/her by the department including administrative work. TYPE OF CONTRACT: Permanent and pensionable for locals and contract/
gratuitable for non-locals. REMUNERATION: The University offers competitive salaries and other benefits. INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM CANDIDATES: Applicants are to address the stated qualifications and provide other information to assist the University to determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CV’s (including telephone, telefax and e-mail) plus certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts and three typed references. Two of which must be academic references. Applicants should inform their referees to submit their references directly to the address below, before the stipulated closing date. References addressed “TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN” will not be considered as references. Application letters and references should bear signatures of the applicants and the referees respectively and must be addressed to: Director - Human Resources, National University of Lesotho, P.O. Roma 180, Lesotho or emailed to dhr@nul.ls Closing date for receiving full applications for the position above is 8th June, 2018 DISCLAIMER: If you do not receive any response within three months after the closing date, you must consider your application unsuccessful.
UPGRADING TO BITUMEN STANDARD OF THE MARAKABEI TO MONONTŠA ROAD (±60Km) 1.1 Description of Works The Roads Directorate wishes to invite tenders for the Construction and Upgrading to Bitumen Standard of the Marakabei to Monontša Road, in Botha Bothe District in the northern part of Lesotho. The project road, about 60km long, is composed of earthworks, pavement layer-works, drainage structures and asphalt and concrete surfacing, a bridge across Hololo River as well as erosion protection works. Construction of basic border facilities at Monontša village, as specified in the Tender Documents, also forms part of the works. The works further include relocation of affected properties through the built-up areas. The road was designed in 2013. The Tender Documentation shall be available for sale on 21st May 2018. The Tender Documentation including drawings and the Bills of Quantities which shall be used as a basis for tendering and award. The Construction Contract for the works shall be executed as a “Plant and Design-Build” Contract. 1.2 Eligibility Road contractors of Category A (registered with Roads Directorate in the case of Local Contractors) or reputable International Contractors who have experience in Road Construction of similar nature and magnitude are eligible to tender. Joint ventures amongst eligible bidders in order to achieve the terms of tender is permissible. Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) criterion is going to be used for award of the Construction Contract. Consequently, the Tender Documentation has been prepared in such a way that there shall be a separate submission of the “Technical Proposal” and the “Cost/Financial Proposal”, in two separate envelopes, as instructed in the Tender Documentation. It is further a condition of the tender Invitation that the tender submission must be accompanied by: a) valid Income Tax Clearance Certificates certified at source b) valid Trader’s Licence certified at source c) Tender Security / Guarantee of M500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Maloti Only), as a bank guarantee d) Power of Attorney Failure to furnish one of these documents will result in disqualification of the tender. 2.3 Sale of Tender Documents Tender documents shall be available at a non-refundable cost of M5,000.00 per set (hard copies and one cassette disc) in the form of a bank cheque addressed to “Roads Directorate”. The payment shall be by way of a bank transfer, deposit into the following Bank Account: Roads Directorate Operating Revenue Account, Account No. 021 0000 6763 3, and Swift Code: NEDLLSMX, Branch Code: 390161, Nedbank Lesotho and proof thereof be presented to the Roads Directorate Accounts Section or be e-mailed to the address shown under Section 2.5. Tender documents will be available from the 21st May 2018 at the address specified under section 2.5 below. 2.4 Site Visit A compulsory site visit will be conducted on Thursday 24th May 2018. All tenderers shall be required to attend this pre-tender site visit and it will be the responsibility of each tenderer to ensure that his/her attendance is recorded by the Engineer before the start of the site visit. All tenderers are expected to assemble at the Junction of the Botha Bothe Mokhotlong Road A1 (Main North
1 Road) and the Marakabei to Mononts’a Road at Marakabei at 8.00 a.m. (local time) on Thursday the 24th of May 2018. Tenderers shall provide their own transport to and from the site. 2.5 Delivery of Tenders Completed tender documents, One original and Four copies, are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes (Two Envelope System) bearing no identification of the Tenderer and marked as follows: “Tender for Construction and Upgrading to Bitumen Standard of the Marakabei to Mononts’a Road Project Technical Proposal and Financial Proposal” and must be deposited in the Tender Box at the ground floor, Roads Directorate, Corner of Senate and Lepoqo Streets, Industrial Area (opposite Browns Wholesalers) and addressed to Roads Directorate at the below address, to be received on or before 12 noon (local Time), Thursday 28th June 2018. Late or e-mailed Bids will be rejected. Technical Proposals will be opened the same day Thursday 28th June 2018 at 14:30hrs (local time) by the Roads Directorate’s Tender Board, in the presence of the Tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend. Interested eligible Tenderers may obtain further information and seek for clarifications from the following address and office during normal working hours (08:00AM to 16:30PM); The Procurement Manager Postal Address: Roads Directorate P.O. Box 194 Maseru – 100 Tel: (266)22 – 323024/22 – 323029/22229000/52229000, Fax: (266) 22 – 310123 Email Address: ntlhakanam@rd.org.ls, or mahiritonamareekelitsoe@gmail.com Physical Address: Procurement Section, Ground Floor (Room G11) Ministry of Public Works and Transport Headquarters Roads Directorate Corner Senate and Lepoqo Roads Industrial Area (opposite Browns Wholesalers) 2.6 Tender Enquiries Only written queries from the tenderers may be directed to the office of the Procurement Manager at above address up to 14 days before the submission date specified under 2.5 above - Delivery of Tenders.
NB: The correct site visit date is Thursday 24th May 2018. The Government of Lesotho reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders.
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ADVERTISEMENT Barloworld Equipment is offering the Apprenticeship Programme to suitably qualified Basotho. The applicant should meet the following requirements: KEY OUTPUTS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES • Successfully complete all theoretical learning • Successfully complete all practical training and skills assessments • Apply skills learnt in the workplace • Complete necessary documentation for required experience building (Logbook/Training records) • Maintain a safe working environment (according to safety policy and procedures) • Achieve individual balanced scorecards and KPIs • Effective self-management and performance ownership
COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS • COSC qualification with credit in Mathematics and Physical Science • Drivers licence – Code B (To be obtained before trade test) • Basic analytical ability • Basic Reasoning • Basic numerical reasoning • Spatial visualisation • Mechanical Ability Interested, qualifying applicants must submit their applications to Hebina Nkomo, Resourcing Officer at HNkomo@barloworld-equipment.com applications to the submitted not later than 25th May, 2018 at 12 midday. PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTATED
LESOTHO COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ADVERTISEMENT Preamble Lesotho College of Education (LCE) is a public higher education institution established under the Lesotho College of Education Act of 1997 and the Higher Education Act of 2004. The main function of the College is to educate and train quality teachers for the education system of Lesotho and for active participation in national and global development. The Lesotho College of Education (LCE) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions at Maseru campus. Interested persons may access additional information on the job from the Registrar’s Office based at the Administration Building of the LCE Maseru campus and the College’s website address www.lce.ac.ls
POSITION: DEPUTY RECTOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS (DRAA) – (1) Duration Four (4) years renewable contract based on satisfactory performance. Remuneration The College offers a competitive and attractive package that is market-related. Job Summary Under the supervision of the Rector, the Deputy Rector Academic affairs ensures development and implementation of academic policies and regulations of the Lesotho College of Education in line with its strategic plan and national policies and regulations, and the coordination of the physical, human and financial resources of the College. He/ She is in charge of the day to day administration of academic affairs and provides leadership, guidance and motivation in the overall academic activities and contributes to the management and development of the Institution. Main duties/ Key responsibilities a) Contribute to the creation and management of the College strategy and strategic activities. b) Monitors and evaluates a performance management system. c) Assure adherence to internal Quality Assurance processes and compliance with external regulatory requirements. d) Develops academic policies and regulations for College programmes. e) Initiates curriculum development and review to ensure alignment with National policies and relevant emerging issues. f) Facilitates and coordinates evaluation of programmes in consultation with all relevant stakeholders. g) Promotes and coordinates research and related activities at the College. h) Initiates development and review of assessment and examination regulation and guidelines. i) Coordinates academic staff development and promotion. j) Manages and provides leadership to academic faculties, and monitors and evaluates performance of academic faculties and staff. k) Establishes academic links with other institutions locally and internationally. l) Develops plans for academic departments in line with the College strategic plan. m) Works in consultation with the College Librarian to contribute to the growth and development of the College Library. Knowledge and skills • Must have excellent leadership and management skills. • Must have excellent critical thinking skills. • Must have excellent analytical skills. • Must have good planning, organizational and decision-making skills. • Must have skills and experience in supervising staff and being a team builder and player. • Must be innovative and creative in developing long range academic and administrative policies. • Must have excellent research and consultancy skills and experience. • Must have an ability to write proposals for resources mobilization. • Must have good interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills • Must have an ability to effectively communicate in Sesotho and English both orally
and in writing, and be able to produce clear and effective reports on time. • Must have good negotiation, mediation and arbitration skills. • Must be able to show evidence of ethical and professional behaviour. • Must have an excellent knowledge and experience of strategic planning • Must have an excellent knowledge and understanding of governance of higher education institutions. • Must have understanding and awareness of national educational policies and quality assurance issues and regulations. Skills in the following areas will be an added advantage: • Academic publishing. • Consultancy • Programme design • Teaching experience in a tertiary institution. Job requirements Interested candidates must meet the following requirements: Qualifications Applicants must have a PhD or Masters Degree in Educational Management and Administration or any other related field relevant to the job requirements: Experience • PhD holders: five (5) years of supervisory and administrative experience in a tertiary or related institution/organization. • • Master’s Degree holders: Eight (8) years of supervisory and administrative experience in a tertiary or related institution/organization.
planning of the College to enhance and improve good governance practices for its growth and development. m. Encourages and influences adoption and use of ICT in the library in order to be at par with the international demands to library services Knowledge and skills • Must have excellent leadership and management skills. • Must have good planning, organizational and decision-making skills. • Must have skills and experience in supervising staff and being a team builder and player. • Must be innovative and creative in developing long range academic and administrative policies. • Must have an ability to write proposals for resources mobilization. • Must have good interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills • Must have an ability to effectively communicate in Sesotho and English both orally and in writing, and be able to produce clear and effective reports on time. • Must have good negotiation, mediation and arbitration skills. • Must be able to show evidence of ethical and professional behaviour. • Must have an excellent knowledge and experience of strategic planning • Must have good knowledge and understanding of governance of higher education institutions. • Must be familiar with and conversant with the use of ICTs in library. • Must have basic research skills. • Must have good interpersonal skills. Skills in the following areas will be an added advantage: • Strategic Planning • Quality Assurance
POSITION: LIBRARIAN – (1)
Job requirements Interested candidates must meet the following requirements:
Duration Four (4) years renewable contract based on satisfactory performance.
Qualifications PhD or a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or any other related field relevant to the job requirements
Remuneration The College offers a competitive and attractive package that is market-related. Job summary Under the general supervision of the Rector, the Librarian is responsible for the management and development of the library services on administrative and academic levels. Main duties/Key responsibilities a. Develops library policies and procedures in keeping with the needs of College academic programmes, faculties, staff and students; b. Manages the development of the library collection; acquisitions, cataloguing, maintenance, evaluation and editing of stock; c. Builds support for research through introduction and use of electronic resources; d. Develops and maintains links with external libraries and institutions for the purposes of establishing reciprocal borrowing schemes, collaborative collection development and interlibrary loans; e. Liaises with academic departments and faculties to develop integration of library and research skills into the curriculum; f. Liaises with appropriate College departments to develop and implement strategies/plans to enhance the capacity of the library through adequate staffing, staff training and provision of enabling resources. g. Supervises and monitors staff performance. h. Plans the strategic development of the library services. i. Facilitates and oversees the development of the annual operational plans for the Library services in line with the College strategic and annual cooperate plans. j. Prepares proposals to potential donors for the support of staff development and the procurement of library materials, equipment and supplies; k. Contributes to the development of College annual budget and strategic resource plan and management relevant library services and customer experience budgets. l. Actively contributes to the leadership, strategic development, management and
Experience • PhD holders: Three (3) years of supervisory and administrative experience in a tertiary or related institution/organization. • Master’s Degree holders: Five (5) years of supervisory and administrative experience in a tertiary or related institution/organization. • Membership of Professional Library Association will be an added advantage. TO APPLY Applicants should submit applications that address the above-stated requirements, providing curriculum vitae (CV), certified copies of their educational certificates, passport/identity card and transcripts. Applicants should also inform three (3) referees to submit three (3) reference letters to the following address on or before the closing date of 29th June, 2018. The Registrar Lesotho College of Education P.O. Box 1393 Maseru 100 NB: It is the responsibility of the applicants to ensure that reference letters reach the office of the Registrar on or before the set closing date. LCE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation or disability. Correspondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only. Disclaimer: LCE reserves the right to appoint or not appoint any candidate to the position of Deputy Rector Administration.
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT CAPACITATION OF LRA ON AUDITING FINANCIAL SECTOR KINGDOM OF LESOTHO LESOTHO TAX MODERNISATION PROJECT Financing Agreement reference: 2100150038494 Sector: Tax Administration Project ID No.: P-LS-KF0-003 The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho has received financing from the African Development Bank towards implementation of the Lesotho Tax Modernisation Project and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this grant to payments under the contract: An Individual Consultant for capacitation of Lesotho Revenue Authority (LRA) Auditors and Investigators on financial sector. The services included under this project are as follows: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Provide training and help advance the delivery of strategic objectives to meet the LRA’s operational, training and development strategy within the financial industry; Assist the LRA Auditors with the identification and Implementation actionable and effective measures to enforce financial transparency and compliance in the financial industry; Advice on measures that will create transparent and accountable financial sector governance; Enhance the scope and effectiveness of audits and revenue recovery from the financial sector; Establish and implement mechanisms for full disclosure of verifiable production and financial performance data; Improve audit procedures and processes including risk selection and analysis methodology; Accurately analyse information provided by financial sector Taxpayers, including their financial records and third parties; Investigate and recommend adjustments on tax concessions offered to financial sector companies which result in a reduction of taxation income from those companies; Investigate and implement measures to ensure security of product and financial transparency from production to final point of sale; Assist, advice and train GOL representatives on how best to protect the GOL interests and financial returns in financial sector companies and ensure that the those companies are at all times acting in good faith and in the best interests of the people of Lesotho; Assess and monitor in-country transfer of skills and knowledge by financial companies, specifically in valuation skills; Perform in-depth analysis of sales data, processes, systems, security an, quality and value, and report any anomalies or negative trends; The expert will analyse information including financial records as submitted by the financial sector companies as well as other third party information, to confirm accuracy of the value, qualities and quantities financial sector products declared at the point of sale, Confirm that the product sales figures correspond to the value, qualities and quantities declared during exports, and compare data to historic sales values. Assist the LRA to forge effective communication and cooperation linkages within Government between various ministries and statutory agencies with roles in the financial sector; Help foster regional cooperation with other Tax Authorities to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experience. Capacitate the LRA Auditors with the relevant skills, tools and techniques for them to be able to monitor, audit, evaluate production and financial performance of financial companies and perform quality financial sector tax audits. The Expert will be required to do on the job training to up skill LRA Audit Team: i.e. • • • • • • •
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Hand-hold LRA Audit Team to conduct quality financial sector tax audits; Identify the LRA Audit Team ‘s skills gaps during hand-holding; Deliver appropriate training. Such training should position the LRA Audit Team, technically, to deal with tax avoidances/ evasion issues/schemes including Transfer Pricing, Thin Capitalisation and other related avoidance schemes prevalent in the financial sector; Develop an understanding of international relationships and operations of financial sector companies and their affiliates within the LRA; Strengthen auditor’s ability to recognise and prevent trade mispricing, collusion, value manipulation and transfer-pricing practices; Develop an in-depth understanding within the LRA, of the market drivers, industry players, the complex dynamics, intricacies, strengths; vulnerabilities in order to block the loop-holes exploited along the entire diamond pipeline. Specifically the Expert will be deployed to do the following with regards to financial sector tax audits:
Specifically the Expert will be deployed to do the following with regards to mining sector tax audits: (a) -
Tax Issues Identification. i.e. assist the LRA Audit team to; Identify potential tax issues or problems Determine the underlying reasons/motives for such tax issues Use relevant approaches/systems to determine taxes due
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Tax Issues Development. i.e. assist LRA Audit Team to; Build on the tax issue identified, follow it through and determine tax consequences thereon Ask the right questions for the purposes of conducting quality audits, Analyse the responses from the Taxpayers, Analyse the Taxpayers records effectively, Request the relevant records/ documents.
The above services are to be provided to Lesotho Revenue Authority from July 2018 to July 2019. The Lesotho Revenue Authority now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information through the Curriculum Vitae indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the Procurement Policy and Methodology for the African Development Bank Group Funded Operations, dated October 2015, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org. Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours 08:00 hours to 16:30 hours. Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 08 June 2018 at 16:30 and mention An Individual Consultant for capacitation of LRA Auditors and Investigators on financial sector. Attn: Mr. Rakokoana Makoa: Lesotho Tax Modernisation Project Email: R.Makoa@lra.org.ls / or call +266 22313796/+266 52215791
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PUBLIC EYE MAY 18 2018
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT CAPACITATION OF LRA ON AUDITING MINING SECTOR KINGDOM OF LESOTHO LESOTHO TAX MODERNISATION PROJECT Financing Agreement reference: 2100150038494 Sector: Tax Administration Project ID No.: P-LS-KF0-003 The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho has received financing from the African Development Bank towards implementation of the Lesotho Tax Modernisation Project and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this grant to payments under the contract: An Individual Consultant for capacitation of Lesotho Revenue Authority (LRA) Auditors and Investigators on mining sector. The Individual Consultant’s services included under this project are as follows: • Provide training and help advance the delivery of strategic objectives to meet the LRA’s operational, training and development strategy within the diamond industry. • Assist the LRA Auditors with the identification and Implementation actionable and effective measures to enforce financial transparency and compliance in the diamond industry by way of auditing and analysing the diamond miners; systems, processes, procedures and compliance from mine through to final sales, including; inventory and security controls and ensure optimal revenue is achieved by producers not only in Lesotho but also at point of sale, to verify the integrity of systems, security of product, prevent collusion and ensure that the maxim prices are realised for the rough diamonds of Lesotho. • Advice on measures that will create transparent and accountable mining sector governance. • Enhance the scope and effectiveness of audits and revenue recovery from the diamond mining sector. • Establish and implement mechanisms for full disclosure of verifiable production and financial performance data. • Improve audit procedures and processes including risk selection and analysis methodology. • Accurately analyse information provided by miners including financial records of mining companies and third parties. • Investigate and recommend adjustments on tax concessions offered to mining companies which result in a reduction of taxation income from mining companies. • Investigate value lost through breakage in the liberation and recovery process on mines, especially the high value diamonds. • Investigate and implement measures to ensure security of product and financial transparency from mine to final point of sale. • Assist, advice and train GOL representatives on how best to protect the GOL interests and financial returns in mining companies and ensure that the mining companies are at all times acting in good faith and in the best interests of the people of Lesotho. • Assess and monitor in-country transfer of skills and knowledge by mining companies, specifically in sorting and valuation skills, to facilitate accurate on mine sales assortments and valuation prior to rough diamonds being exported from Lesotho. • Monitor the sale value of Lesotho diamonds sold on the international market and develop a rough diamond price book for each resource from producer’s sales data to create a monitoring system and undertake reliable price forecasts. • Perform in-depth analysis of sales data, processes, systems, security and rough diamonds from recovery through to point of sale, to monitor and audit each resource and flag variances in quantity, quality and value, and report any anomalies or negative trends. • Provide expertise, advice and training to GOL officials to facilitate the pro-active participation by Government in decision-making processes that impact the value out-come of diamonds in which the GOL has a financial interest, in order to maximise the value realised for the diamonds of Lesotho. • Audit processes and sales values of non ”arms-length” transactions by producers or their agents, in which the GOL retained a financial interest through manufacturing, from rough to final polished sale, to ensure that the whole process maximised the prices realised for the rough diamonds and that the mining companies acted at all times in the best interests of the GOL. • Ensure transparent, regulated and effective sales channels by producers in order to achieve the maximum value for all diamonds. • Accurately value all rough diamonds at the point of export to confirm that diamonds exported are declared at a fair value. • The mining Expert will analyse information including financial records as submitted by the mining companies as well as other third party information, to confirm accuracy of the value, qualities and quantities of diamonds declared at the point of export, • Confirm that the diamond sales figures correspond to the value, qualities and quantities declared during exported, and compare data to historic sales values. • Assist the LRA to forge effective communication and cooperation linkages within Government between various ministries and statutory agencies with roles in the diamond mining industry. • Help foster regional cooperation with other Tax Authorities to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experience. • Capacitate the LRA Auditors with the relevant skills, tools and techniques for them to be able to monitor, audit, evaluate production and financial performance of mining companies and perform quality mining tax audits. The Expert will be required to do on the job training to up skill LRA Audit Team: i.e. • Hand-hold LRA Audit Team to conduct quality mining tax audits; • Identify the LRA Audit Team ‘s skills gaps during hand-holding; • Deliver appropriate training. Such training should position the LRA Audit Team, technically, to deal with tax avoidances/ evasion issues/schemes including Transfer Pricing, Thin Capitalisation and other related avoidance schemes prevalent in the Mining Sector. • Develop an understanding of international relationships and operations of mining companies and their affiliates within the LRA. • Strengthen auditor’s ability to recognise and prevent trade mispricing, substitution, collusion, value manipulation and transfer-pricing practices. • Develop an in-depth understanding within the LRA, of the market drivers, industry players, the complex dynamics, intricacies, strengths, vulnerabilities in order to block the loop-holes exploited along the entire diamond pipeline. •
Specifically the Expert will be deployed to do the following with regards to mining sector tax audits: (a) Tax Issues Identification. i.e. assist the LRA Audit team to; Identify potential tax issues or problems Determine the underlying reasons/motives for such tax issues Use relevant approaches/systems to determine taxes due (b) Tax Issues Development. i.e. assist LRA Audit Team to; Build on the tax issue identified, follow it through and determine tax consequences thereon Ask the right questions for the purposes of conducting quality audits, Analyse the responses from the Taxpayers, Analyse the Taxpayers records effectively, Request the relevant records/ documents.
The above services are to be provided to LRA from July 2018 to July 2019. The Lesotho Revenue Authority now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the Procurement Policy and Methodology for the African Development Bank Group Funded Operations, dated October 2015, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org. Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours 08:00 hours to 16:30 hours. Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 08 June 2018 at 16:30 and mention An Individual Consultant for capacitation of LRA Auditors and Investigators on mining sector. Attn: Mr. Rakokoana Makoa: Lesotho Tax Modernisation Project Email: R.Makoa@lra.org.ls / or call +266 22313796/+266 52215791
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PUBLIC EYE MAY 18, 2018
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT CAPACITATION OF LRA ON AUDITING TELECOMMUNICATION SECTOR KINGDOM OF LESOTHO LESOTHO TAX MODERNISATION PROJECT Financing Agreement reference: 2100150038494 Sector: Tax Administration Project ID No.: P-LS-KF0-003 The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho has received financing from the African Development Bank towards implementation of the Lesotho Tax Modernisation Project and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this grant to payments under the contract: An Individual Consultant for capacitation of Lesotho Revenue Authority (LRA) Auditors and Investigators on telecommunication sector. The Individual Consultant’s services included under this project are as follows: • Provide training and help advance the delivery of strategic objectives to meet the LRA’s operational, training and development strategy within the telecommunication industry. • Assist the LRA Auditors with the identification and Implementation actionable and effective measures to enforce financial transparency and compliance in the telecommunication industry by way of auditing and analysing the services providers; systems, processes, procedures and compliance from production through to final sales, including; inventory and security controls and ensure optimal revenue is achieved by producers not only in Lesotho but also at point of sale, to verify the integrity of systems, security of product, prevent collusion and ensure that the maxim prices are realised for the rough diamonds of Lesotho. • Advice on measures that will create transparent and accountable telecommunication sector governance. • Enhance the scope and effectiveness of audits and revenue recovery from the telecommunication sector. • Establish and implement mechanisms for full disclosure of verifiable production and financial performance data. • Improve audit procedures and processes including risk selection and analysis methodology. • Accurately analyse information provided by telecommunication suppliers including financial records of mining companies and third parties. • Investigate and recommend adjustments on tax concessions offered to telecommunication companies which result in a reduction of taxation income from telecommunication companies. • Investigate and implement measures to ensure security of product and financial transparency from production to final point of sale. • Assist, advice and train GOL representatives on how best to protect the GOL interests and financial returns in telecommunication companies and ensure that the those companies are at all times acting in good faith and in the best interests of the people of Lesotho. • Assess and monitor in-country transfer of skills and knowledge by telecommunication companies, specifically in valuation skills • Perform in-depth analysis of sales data, processes, systems, security an, quality and value, and report any anomalies or negative trends. • Audit processes and sales values of non ”arms-length” transactions by producers or their agents, in which the GOL retained a financial interest through manufacturing, from rough to final polished sale • The telecommunication expert will analyse information including financial records as submitted by the suppliers as well as other third party information, to confirm accuracy of the value, qualities and quantities telecommunication products declared at the point of sale, • Confirm that the product sales figures correspond to the value, qualities and quantities declared during exported, and compare data to historic sales values. • Assist the LRA to forge effective communication and cooperation linkages within Government between various ministries and statutory agencies with roles in the telecommunication industry. • Help foster regional cooperation with other Tax Authorities to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experience. • Capacitate the LRA Auditors with the relevant skills, tools and techniques for them to be able to monitor, audit, evaluate production and financial performance of telecommunication companies and perform quality telecommunication tax audits. The Expert will be required to do on the job training to up skill LRA Audit Team: i.e. • • • • • • •
Hand-hold LRA Audit Team to conduct quality telecommunication tax audits; Identify the LRA Audit Team ‘s skills gaps during hand-holding; Deliver appropriate training. Such training should position the LRA Audit Team, technically, to deal with tax avoidances/ evasion issues/schemes including Transfer Pricing, Thin Capitalisation and other related avoidance schemes prevalent in the telecommunication Sector. Develop an understanding of international relationships and operations of telecommunication companies and their affiliates within the LRA. Strengthen auditor’s ability to recognise and prevent trade mispricing, collusion, value manipulation and transfer-pricing practices. Develop an in-depth understanding within the LRA, of the market drivers, industry players, the complex dynamics, intricacies, strengths, vulnerabilities in order to block the loop-holes exploited along the entire diamond pipeline.
Specifically the Expert will be deployed to do the following with regards to telecommunication sector tax audits:
(a) Tax Issues Identification. i.e. assist the LRA Audit team to; Identify potential tax issues or problems Determine the underlying reasons/motives for such tax issues Use relevant approaches/systems to determine taxes due (b) Tax Issues Development. i.e. assist LRA Audit Team to; Build on the tax issue identified, follow it through and determine tax consequences thereon Ask the right questions for the purposes of conducting quality audits, Analyse the responses from the Taxpayers, Analyse the Taxpayers records effectively, Request the relevant records/ documents. The above services are to be provided to Lesotho Revenue Authority from July 2018 to July 2019. The Lesotho Revenue Authority now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information through the Curriculum Vitae indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the Procurement Policy and Methodology for the African Development Bank Group Funded Operations, dated October 2015, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org. Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours 08:00 hours to 16:30 hours. Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 08 June 2018 at 16:30 and mention An Individual Consultant for capacitation of LRA Auditors and Investigators on telecommunication sector. Attn: Mr. Rakokoana Makoa: Lesotho Tax Modernisation Project Email: R.Makoa@lra.org.ls +266 22313796/+266 52215791
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PUBLIC EYE MAY 18 2018
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT DEVELOPMENT OF GENDER STRATEGY, COMMUNICATION AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME KINGDOM OF LESOTHO LESOTHO TAX MODERNISATION PROJECT Financing Agreement reference: 2100150038494 Sector: Tax Administration Project ID No.: P-LS-KF0-003
The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho has received financing from the African Development Bank towards implementation of the Lesotho Tax Modernisation Project and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this grant to payments under the contract: An Individual Consultant for development and implementation of a gender strategy, change management and communication capacitation. The Individual Consultant’s services included under this project are as follows: 1. Develop gender mainstreaming strategy and implementation guidelines a. b. c. d. e.
Carryout the situational analysis, concerning gender affairs, at the Lesotho Revenue Authority (LRA); Develop the gender mainstreaming strategy; Develop the strategy implementation guidelines; Carryout skills transfer to ensure successful transition and sustainable implementation of the strategy; and Capacitate the LRA team to better support the gender strategy.
2. Carryout Organisational Review: a. b. c. d. e. f. g.
Develop a clear workforce transition plan; Provide resources to carry out the organisational review; Understand all the changes brought by Lesotho Tax Modernisation Project; Carryout analysis on how the change has affected the roles played by all LRA employees; Carryout job valuations; Advise on new units, sections or departments to be established/ merged; Implement the new structure needed to support the changes; and
3. Mange Change & Communication: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h.
Develop a clear communication and change management plan clearly showing channels, materials, messages, target groups and expected outcomes; Provide resource to implement communication and change management plan; Develop a clear training plan for all stakeholders including project team, users and Taxpayers; Develop and implement a training programme to capacitate the LRA management to lead, supervise and manage in an automated environment; Develop and implement a clear training programme for audit of specialized sectors (including mining and telecommunications); Plan for and carryout leadership alignment workshops throughout the LTMP duration; Set up a back office responsible for collection and analysis of VAT-related transactions; and Develop and implement the programme to capacitate the LRA Organisational Development Team and as a way of skills transfer.
The above services are to be provided to LRA from January 2019 to January 2021. The Lesotho Revenue Authority now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information through the Curriculum Vitae indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the Procurement Policy and Methodology for the African Development Bank Group Funded Operations, dated October 2015, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org. Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours 08:00 hours to 16:30 hours. Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 08 June 2018 at 16:30 and mention An Individual Consultant for development and implementation of a gender strategy, change management and communication capacitation. Attn: Mr. Rakokoana Makoa Lesotho Tax Modernisation Project Lesotho Revenue Authority Email: R.Makoa@lra.org.ls +266 22313796 +266 52215791
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