Expression of Interest for Junior Product Owner Consulting Services

Help define clear product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria, ensuring they are well-documented and communicated to the development team. Work closely with cross-functional teams to prioritize and manage the product backlog, ensuring that development efforts are focused on delivering value to users.

Support the coordination of sprints, sprint planning, and backlog refinement sessions, ensuring that the development team has a clear understanding of the product vision and priorities. Collaborate with designers and engineers to review and provide feedback on product designs and prototypes. Conduct user testing and gather feedback to inform product improvements, working closely with the UX/UI team.

Monitor product performance metrics and gather user data to identify areas for improvement and optimization. Assist in the preparation of product documentation, including user manuals, release notes, and training materials. Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in the digital identity and government sectors.

The shortlisting criteria include the following; The ideal candidate for the role of JUNIOR PRODUCT OWNER will bring the following competencies and skills: Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years experience or a Masters degree in computer science, information technology, management, economics, law, natural or social related fields Prior experience as a Product Owner, Product Analyst, or similar role is a plus.

Knowledge of product management principles, methodologies, and agile practices. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented approach. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams. Familiarity with agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban. Basic understanding of software development processes and tools.

Passion for technology, digital identity, and making a positive impact on citizens' lives. Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. Knowledge of the Ethiopian technology landscape and the National ID Program is a plus. The selection method is based on para 7.36 and 7.37 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulation.

The attention of interested individual is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 (“Procurement Regulations”) revised November 2017, August 2018,2023, and February 2025 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

An individual will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultant (Section V) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Expressions of interest (CV, cover letter and documentary evidence for fulfilling the qualifications) must be delivered in a written form to the address below by E-mail on or before November 26 2025.

Further information can be obtained, by email at the below address during office hours from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Addis Ababa time: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, National ID Program (NIDP) Digital ID for Inclusion and Services Project Attn: Project Management Unit (PMU), Address: Welosefer Bole, Ethio-China St, INSA Building, 14th Floor, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Tele- +251-912-200295 or +251-911-446582 E-mail: nejmedin@id.et and Copy to: zelalem@id.gov.et Website: https://id.gov.et/ Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Agency: Prime Minster Office, National ID Program Procurement method: Individual Consultant Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 54000.0 USD