Procurement Management Specialist Consultant for Ministry Innovation Program

TERM OF REFERENCE (TOR) (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT) Procurement Management Specialist to support the Program Implementation Unit at the Ministry of Innovation and Technology. The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Digital Ethiopia Foundations Project Position: Procurement Management Specialist Ref.

No: ET-MINT-518187-CS-INDV Organization: PIU at MInT Project: Ethiopia Digital Foundations Project Location: Addis Ababa Duration: 12 months, with a possible extension Salary: Attractive/Negotiable, based on the new directive of the Government Expected Start Date: December 2025 Background In May 2021, the Government of Ethiopia and the World Bank Group signed the financial agreement for the Ethiopia Digital Foundations Project (Digital Foundations).

Digital Foundations is a USD 200 million, five-year initiative (2021-2026) focused on laying the building blocks for Ethiopia’s transition to a digital economy. The project pursues a holistic and multi-sectoral approach to digital development through five components. 2.

Context and objectives The objective of this assignment is to support the PIU with the proper contract management for all activities under its scope of the Digital Foundation Project including the Beneficiary Institutions of the Project. 3.

Scope of Services, Tasks, and Expected Deliverables Specific tasks to be carried out by the Procurement Management Specialist include but are not limited to the following components: Essential Duties: The candidate should have a good working knowledge of the World Bank's STEP system by taking the online training.

Ensure and control only activities approved in the PPSD and subsequently entered and approved through STEP procurement plan are processed under the project.

Handle procurement communications with the Bank through the STEP system at all stages of the procurement process starting from planning to completion of each activity Enter and upload all procurement documents and information in STEP at each stage of procurement process of each activity for both post review and prior review cases.

Enter and upload contract completion evidences including copies of inspection, testing, delivery and acceptance documents at contract closing stages of each activity The specialist should be versed in and work independently to apply the procurement guidelines of the government ,World Bank and other financier to undertake Review procurement activities and prepare project Procurement strategy document (PPSD) for activities involve procurement under the projects Review of all procurement documentation, including procurement plans, expressions of interest, preparation and completion of requests for proposals, proposal evaluation reports and recommendations for award of contract, and contract preparation and negotiation, contract amendments to ensure full compliance with World Bank Group guidelines and the applicable legal agreements; Review, monitor and report on progress of selection for the Government of Ethiopia including establishing the timetable for the selection process and ensuring deadlines are met; Commercial review of selection documents, including basic proposal, design, technical specifications, cost estimations, project management and implementation; Review of technical, legal and commercial aspects of selection (in consultation with others as necessary) at all stages of the project cycle, including planning, design, implementation and management; Assist in resolution of complex procurement issues, including questions and complaints from firms; and Monitor completed procurements to ensure the contracted firms meet expectations; and Seek ways to streamline implementation.

Contract management : The procurement specialist should handle contract through supervision day to day monitoring of progress, review deliverables, documentation of correspondence and other contract related activities necessary during the process. 4.

Required Qualifications The qualifications and experience required for applicant who would like to apply for the service should possess the following minimum criteria: Bachelor’s Degree or above is preferred in Marketing Management, Procurement and Supplies Management, accounting, and related fields, At least 6+ years’ experience as a practicing procurement in Ethiopia or abroad (a mix of domestic and international experience is preferred), particularly working in procurement management of the technology sector with an international organization, a consultancy, or a telecommunications operator.

The candidate must have prior experience in the competitive procurement of major consultants, including preparation of tendering documents and completion of all aspects of the tendering process.

Prior experience in procurement processing according to World Bank, and/or other major international institutions is a definite plus; The candidate must graduate from university in a related field which provides a sound basis for development of a broad range of technical, financial and economic skills; The candidate should be familiar with the requirements for project planning, implementation and procurement set out by Ethiopian law and regulations; The candidate must be fluent in Amharic, and proficient in both spoken and written English language and should have good communication skills; The candidate needs to be able to work well within integrated teams and with other work groups, particularly procurement specialists, to foster and build productive relationships with the government, and to respond to the daily needs, queries and needs for advice and assistance; The candidate must have the highest levels of personal integrity, and a reputation for a transparent and systematic work style; and The candidate must be able to work under pressure situations, in order to meet demanding deadlines.

5. Duration of Services The consultant will be hired full time initially for the contract period of twelve (12) months with possibility of extension based on performance and availability budget. 6. Salary Attractive/Negotiable, and based on the new directive of the Government. 7. Reporting: The individual consultant will be directly reporting to the PIU Coordinator, Ministry of Innovation and Technology. 8.

Selection Method The Ministry of Innovation and technology now invites eligible individuals to indicate their interest in providing the Services.

Interested individuals should send expressions of interest, together with information demonstrating that they have the required qualification and relevant experience to perform the service (description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, qualifications, and so forth) by providing CVs, formal application letter and all supporting documents.

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 and August 2018 , 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.

Further information can be obtained, by email at the address below during office hours from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Addis Ababa time The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found on the following website: www.dfp.gov.et or can be obtained at the address given below.

Interested applicant’s CV, formal application letter and all supporting documents must be delivered in a written form to the address indicated below in person, or by mail, on or before November 25th, 2025 , but preferably by e-mail.

Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MInT) Ethiopia Digital Foundations Project Attn: Focal Person, Project Implementation Unit (PIU) Address: Arada Sub-city, Tracon Building 6th floor, in front of Black Lion Secondary School, Email address: tessedf@gmail.com and zayedemoint@gmail.com , Tel: +251-913603899 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Agency: Ministry of Innovation and Technology Procurement method: Individual Consultant Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 15000.0 USD