in developing countries can provide a more qualified, versatile and sustainable support to SSATP. A company with office representation in Team-representative in WB cannot easily Africa can provide better presence and be integrated in the WB system (mail, IT swifter access to target countries and network, file sharing, printing etc.) stakeholders. A company with both English and French It may in some cases be more challenging language skills in-house can ensure equal for consultants to conduct high level coverage of Anglophone and Francophone and create commitment, than countries. WB/SSATP employees. A consultancy contract makes specialist team administration easier for SSATP. A consultancy firm will be able to make changes to the team and provide specific expertise if/when requested by SSATP. The specialists will be part of a work environment with opportunity for sparring and exchange of experience with other professionals, and sharing of knowledge and networks. Table 21: Pro’s and Con’s in relation to contracting a consultancy firm. (ii) SSATP to engage an individual consultant Pro’s Con’s May appear slightly cheaper than a Administration of an individual consultancy firm – i.e. less overhead. contract will increase the SSATP’s obligations and costs. Can easily be integrated in the WB system Insufficient human capacity to cover (mail, IT network, file sharing, printing, countries and agencies, to conduct meetings, travel etc.) missions and provide assistance to SSATP during workshops etc., considering the. In-house capacity which – perhaps - can be Consultancy contracts may be needed used more broadly for other emerging to provide the needed technical than a consultancy firm working considering the severe situation in to a contract within a defined ToR. most SSA countries. Suitable for preparatory studies and Experience and language skills limited to one person, which will be working in a isolated manner.
in developing countries can provide a more qualified, versatile and sustainable support to SSATP. A company with office representation in Africa can provide better presence and swifter access to target countries and stakeholders. Team-representative in WB cannot easily be integrated in the WB system (mail, IT network, file sharing, printing etc.) A company with both English and French language skills in-house can ensure equal coverage of Anglophone and Francophone countries. It may in some cases be more challenging for consultants to conduct high level and create commitment, than WB/SSATP employees. A consultancy contract makes specialist team administration easier for SSATP. A consultancy firm will be able to make changes to the team and provide specific expertise if/when requested by SSATP. The specialists will be part of a work environment with opportunity for sparring and exchange of experience with other professionals, and sharing of knowledge and networks. Table 21: Pro’s and Con’s in relation to contracting a consultancy firm. (ii) SSATP to engage an individual consultant Pro’s Con’s May appear slightly cheaper than a firm – i.e. less overhead. Administration of an individual consultancy contract will increase the SSATP’s obligations and costs. Can easily be integrated in the WB system (mail, IT network, file sharing, printing, meetings, travel etc.) Insufficient human capacity to cover countries and agencies, to conduct missions and provide assistance to SSATP during workshops etc., considering the. In-house capacity which – perhaps - can be used more broadly for other emerging than a consultancy firm working to a contract within a defined ToR. Consultancy contracts may be needed to provide the needed technical considering the severe situation in most SSA countries. Suitable for preparatory studies and Experience and language skills limited to one person, which will be working in a isolated manner.