Land Administration Authority (LAA) – Engagement of Employee Wellness Specialist

TERMS OF REFERENCE
The Land Administration Authority (LAA) is an Agency of the Government of Lesotho, under the Minister of Local Government and Chieftainship. The LAA was established as an autonomous government body
by the Land Administration Authority Act No. 9 of 2010 to reduce land transaction costs as well as turnaround time for registration of the transactions. More specifically, the LAA administers the lease-holding
land system (leasehold title, grant of consents for transactions and keep all land holding records) administers the land deeds registration system administers cadastral surveys and all national spatial data
provides dispute resolution services for land matters and advises the Minister of Local Government and Chieftainship and the Government of Lesotho on land administration laws and policies.
ENGAGEMENT OF EMPLOYE E WELLNESS SPECIALIST
Engagement of Employee Wellness Specialist
The LAA is seeking to services of Wellness Specialist to assist in the implementation,
and management of its comprehensive employee wellness program that promotes the
health and well-being of our employees.
Objective
The employee wellness program for the LAA aims to foster a positive work environment, reduce stress,
improve employee engagement and improve overall productivity. It is further intents to provide the
financial health, psychological, and social wellness.
The primary objective of this engagement is to improve the mental and emotional health of employees
by executing and managing a tailored wellness program that includes preventive healthcare, mental
health support and healthy lifestyle promotion.
Scope of Work
The Wellness Specialist will be responsible for the following:
Program Design & Implementation:
•Assess employee mental health needs and interests.
•Develop a comprehensive mental health program tailored to the specific needs of the
workforce.
•Provide recommendations for wellness activities.
•Coordinate the execution of mental health program activities and events.
Health and Wellness Assessments:
•Conduct surveys, focus groups, or interviews to gather insights on employee wellness needs.
•Analyze employee health trends and provide actionable insights to the management team.
•Provide group counselling services for LAA staff.
•Provide individual counselling sessions for staff on referral.
Monitoring & Evaluation:
•Develop a system for tracking employee participation and feedback.
•Measure the success of the wellness program through surveys, interviews, and health outcomes.
•Provide regular progress reports to management.
Duration of Engagement
The Employee Wellness Specialist will be engaged for initial period of one (1) years with possibility of
extension for one more year.
Deliverables
The Employee Wellness Specialist is expected to deliver the following:
•A detailed employee wellness program plan entailing all aspects namely mental health support
and healthy lifestyle.
•Provide monthly reports on program participation, activities conducted and overall progress.
•Evaluation report on the lessons of the wellness program after a period of six (6) months.
Qualifications:
The Consultant OR any of the key team members must possess the following qualifications:
•Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology or Clinical Psychology.
•Proven experience in designing and implementing wellness (mental health programs),
within a corporate environment.
•Proof of registration with the Medical Council of Lesotho.
•Strong communication and presentation skills.
•Ability to assess employee needs and tailor solutions accordingly.
•Certification(s) in wellness coaching, health promotion, or related fields
(optional but preferred).
Reporting & Supervision
The Employee Wellness Program Specialist will report to the Human Resources and Administration
Manager (HRAM) and will coordinate all activities with the Human Resources Officer. Regular
check-ins will occur to ensure the program is aligned with the company’s objectives.
Financial proposal
•Well and thoroughly itemised costs for the implementation of the project
•Most recent audited financial statements
Confidentiality & Data Protection
The Employee Wellness Program Specialist shall ensure the confidentiality of all sensitive employee
information obtained during the course of the engagement, including but not limited to health
assessments, survey data, and personal details.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
•Resume/CV of resource persons.
•Proposal for the wellness program (including methodology, estimated timelines, and costs).
•Three references letters from previous employers or clients.
Evaluation Criteria
All proposal offers received shall be evaluated based on the following phase out approach:
•Phase one: Compliance to the terms of reference and conditions of the proposal. Failure to meet
any of the conditions of the proposal will automatically disqualify your proposal on this phase.
•Phase two: Preference points on specific goals as follows.
Technical Criteria
Approach/Methodology to the excise.
Ability to meet objectives.
Finances
TOTAL
80
40
40
20
100
Price (Vat included)
The Financial Proposal must be inclusive of VAT.
Submission of quotations:
The bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope, marked as confidential and for the attention
of Tender for Employee Wellness Program – Bids must be deposited in the Tender Box located in Maseru:
Land Administration Authority (LAA), Lerotholi Road Maseru.
It remains the onus of the service provider to ensure that their Tender Offer reaches the LAA office
no later than the closing date and time
Closing date and time: 22nd September 2025 at 12:00 NOON.
Opening date and time: 22nd September 2025 at 12:30 NOON.
No late bids will be accepted.

10. For procurement matters, please contact:

• Ms. Rethabile Sebatane
• Administration Officer
• rethabile.sebatane@laa.org.ls
• +266 2221 4100 / 128/164

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