DBSA calls for proposals: Research into the impact of HIV/Aids on local government

Mail and Guardian, 11 March 2005

Deadline: 8 April 2005

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) requests suitably qualified organisations to submit proposals to collaborate with the DBSA on implementing research into the impact of HIV/Aids on local government.

Requirements for submission include:

• Substantial experience in the fields of HIV/Aids and local government, coupled with in-depth understanding of the latest developments in these fields;
• Relevant experience in colloborating with other institutions in conducting research of this nature;
• In-house expertise in qualitative and quantitative research, with a particular focus on literature reviews, questionnaire development, conducting interviews, data collection and analysis and the capacity to provide these services in a well-coordinated manner; and
• Relevant experience in the writing of research reports.

Tender documents will only be available from the 14 - 16 March 2005, between 08h30 - 16h30 at the following address: 1258 Lever Road, Headway Hill, Midrand, Johannesburg.

A non-compulsory tender briefing session will be held at the DBSA at 11h00 on the 23 March 2005.

For further information, please contact Ms. Nolwazi Gasa on 011 313 3725 or via email nolwazig@dbsa.org.