Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Specialist

**Project:** Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation Project

 

REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA

MINISTRY OF PLANNING

ACCELERATING ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION AND JOB CREATION PROJECT

Loan No.: IBRD-95270

Project ID: P178035

 

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(Consultant Services – Individual Consultant)

Assignment Title: SPECIALIST IN MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES ( MSMEs )

Reference No. 86ACS3/MINPLAN/26

The Government of Angola has received financing from the World Bank Group's International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) toward the cost of the Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation Project (Diversifica Mais), so it intends to apply part of the financing resources to contract the services of an individual consultant for the position of  Specialist in Micro, Small and Medium-sized enterprises ( MSMEs ).

The main objective of the SME Specialist is to be the main point of contact between the Project Implementation Unit (PUI), INAPEM, the Technical Service Provider (TSP), and the Credit Guarantee Fund (CGF), contributing specialized knowledge in the collection and analysis of information from the business diagnostic tool indicators, issuing opinions on the applicant company's financial, operational, and asset situation, and presenting sustainability solutions so that these companies can benefit from mechanisms to strengthen management and business capabilities , specialized consulting, and the implementation of technologies and innovation in their businesses.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below.

The Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation Project (Diversifica Mais) of Ministry of Planning now invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested individual consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, etc.). The Consultant must have the following qualifications and expertise:

1. This accounts for 55% of the weight of the evaluation criteria:

1. Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Law, Management, Engineering, Accounting or another related field of science;
2. A postgraduate degree or Master's degree in areas related to Financial Auditing, Accounting, Project Management, Process Engineering, or another similar field is an advantage;
3. A minimum of five (5) years of proven relevant professional experience in developing support for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises with public or private sector participation;
4. A minimum of five (5) years of proven relevant professional experience in managing projects related to private sector development, such as supporting the development of business capabilities and implementing the technological and innovation transition of MSMEs and Cooperatives;
5. Having professional experience working on programs or projects that have made disbursements through vouchers and/or provided financial resources to companies through shared funds is an advantage.
6. Experience with database management and analysis , and monitoring of performance indicators, using data management software;
7. Excellent workflow management skills, a proactive attitude, and organization.

 

1. This corresponds to 30% of the weight of the evaluation criteria:

1. project management involving the public or private sector in Angola is an advantage.
2. Proven experience working on projects funded by international organizations such as the World Bank and other international bodies is an advantage;
3. Experience in leading complex projects , including the ability to build and maintain productive relationships with different stakeholders ;
4. Excellent ability in preparing and drafting reports and inquiries.

 

1. This corresponds to 15% of the weight of the evaluation criteria:

1. Demonstrated initiative, leadership skills, innovation and results-oriented approach, including the ability to multitask in a fast-paced and demanding environment with tight deadlines;

1. Ability to plan, execute, control and report within established deadlines and targets, in a high-pressure environment;
2. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt to the professional context, as well as the preparation of reports and surveys;
3. Positive attitude towards teamwork and achieving objectives ;
4. Fluency in Portuguese allows the consultant to conduct interactive technical training sessions with clients and produce high-quality written outputs in Portuguese.
5. Proficiency in the use of software applications and spreadsheets , as well as advanced skills in MS Office applications, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
6. Knowledge and fluency in English;
7. A good understanding of the economic, political, institutional, and cultural context of Angola regarding the Lobito Corridor economy is an advantage; and
8. Immediate availability.

 

The duration of the contract will initially be twelve (12) months with the possibility of extension, and subject to satisfactory performance.

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” revised in September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.  

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations. 

Interested individual consultants may obtain further information (by e-mail only) at the address below during office hours from 08.00 to 15.00 hours. 

Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below (by e-mail only) until November 18, 2026, with the following documentation:

a) Curriculum Vitae;

b) Photocopy of Identity Card / Passport;

c) Photocopy of school document(s) / qualification certificates;

d) Declaration of availability and commitment full-time for the duration of the Project ;

(e) Declaration of all current professional activities and business interests (for the purpose of verifying potential conflicts of interest).

 

The address mentioned above is as follows:

Ministry of Planning

Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation Project (DIVERSIFICA MAIS).

Atn: Mr. Álvaro Pedro David  - Project Coordinator

C - View Smart Business Park, Edifício: D, R/C - Talatona, Luanda, Angola

Contact: +244 921987473

E-mail: aquisicoes@diversificamais.ao;