| Overview : In support of its development mandate, UNDP Botswana has partnered with government of Botswana and private sector to implement the Supplier Development Programme (SDP). The project aims to create demand-based, market-driven opportunities for SMEs to increase their competitiveness through the innovative Suppliers Development Methodology while connecting essential small-scale producers/suppliers to larger markets locally as well as abroad. SDP as a tool of Implementation: As a tool, the SDP has a targeted approach to engage large scale companies purchasing (or willing to purchase) goods and services from SMEs. The SDP focuses on integrating suppliers into a strategic relationship that allows them to improve their productivity, competitiveness, and quality of products. The SMEs will go through a rigorous six stage improvement process over a period of 10-12 months with close involvement of the lead/anchor company UNDP under the SDP programme seeks the services of an individual consultant to train and certify participants in the programme to acquaint them with life skills required at operational level under the mining sector, both within their workstations as well as when delivering services to the mines. | 
