Senior Legal Advisor for Digital Ethiopia Legal Support II

Request for Expression of Interest (Consulting Services – Individual Selection) Selection of Senior Legal Advisor for Digital Ethiopia under National ID Program Country: Ethiopia Project: Ethiopia Digital ID for Inclusion and Services Project Project ID: P179040 Assignment Title: Senior Legal Advisor - II Reference No.: ET-NIDP-502525-CS-INDV Duty Station: Addis Ababa The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ministry of Finance (MoF), has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Ethiopia Digital ID for Inclusion and Services Project. National ID Program, the ultimate project implementer intends to apply part of the proceeds for selecting of individual consultants. The National ID Program is looking for a highly driven and passionate Senior Special Advisor for Digital Ethiopia Legal Support I to support the “Digital Ethiopia Transformation Council” that is in charge of aligning policy and execution of all things digital in Ethiopia. This council is chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister’s office and it is hosted by the Office of the Prime Minister, which is also the host institution of the “Digital ID” project. The advisors will also work closely with Fayda’s legal team, stakeholder and use-case development teams to deepen Fayda’s integration with various nation-wide sectors to engage in legal drafting and reviewing of various documents. The Legal Advisor is expected to have comprehensive legal expertise and will have the overall responsibility of collaborating with team members in the legal and policy unit to handle contract drafting and review, manage fraud cases, develop legal documents and respond to legal queries from departments of NIDP. Specific responsibilities for the Legal Advisor will include, but are not limited to, the following core activities:

• Support for Digital Ethiopia Council: the advisors shall provide legal support to the council. Upon request and as needed from time to time the advisors shall hold consultations with stakeholders, develop legal opinion and provide legal advice to the council. The advisors shall engage in review of documents and provide advice on the legal and regulatory aspects of activities conducted by the council.
• Legislative Drafting: The advisors shall have a good understanding of Ethiopian laws and legal principles, strong analytical skills, and effective communication skills. They will engage in drafting legal documents and will, together with other team members, undertake a review of the relevant legal documents, and lead consultations to be held with the pertinent bodies. Facilitate and take a leading role in providing legal advice and monitor the enforcement of proclamations and regulations.
• Conducting Legal Research: The advisors are expected to carry out legal research to support the legislative frameworks of the program and provide recommendations backed by the research conducted. Conduct an investigation regarding legal or enforcement gaps. He/she will work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of the existing digital ID laws.
• Providing legal opinions /Legal support: The advisors shall Provide legal opinion or legal support to the responsible departments upon request. They shall provide sound legal opinion and prepare thorough analysis and ensure that they follow principles of objectivity, clarity and strong understanding of relevant laws and facts. Present the opinion in a way that is easy to understand.

National ID Program, Digital ID for Inclusion and Services Project now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest to provide the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services for a period of one year with possibility of extension for additional period subject to outstanding performance of the consultant and availability of budget. The qualification criteria include the following;

• LLB degree with a minimum of 6 years’ experience or LLM with 4 years’ experience.
• Proven experience in legal research, legal drafting, and writing legal opinions.
• Adept drafting and communication skills.
• Experience in drafting directives, manuals, standard operating procedures, contracts, and managing contracts.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Experience in government office.
• Able to work full time.
• Ability to foster collaboration and teamwork
• Productive and resilient in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Knowledge of one or more regional languages is an advantage.

The selection method is based on para 7.36 and 7.37 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulation. The attention of interested individuals 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, 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 December 10th, 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 E-mail: mesfin@id.gov.et and copied to zelalem@id.gov.et and nejmedin@id.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: 66200.0 USD

Request for Expression of Interest (Consulting Services – Individual Selection) Selection of Senior Legal Advisor for Digital Ethiopia under National ID Program Country: Ethiopia Project: Ethiopia Digital ID for Inclusion and Services Project Project ID: P179040 Assignment Title: Senior Legal Advisor - II Reference No.: ET-NIDP-502525-CS-INDV Duty Station: Addis Ababa The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ministry of Finance (MoF), has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Ethiopia Digital ID for Inclusion and Services Project. National ID Program, the ultimate project implementer intends to apply part of the proceeds for selecting of individual consultants. The National ID Program is looking for a highly driven and passionate Senior Special Advisor for Digital Ethiopia Legal Support I to support the “Digital Ethiopia Transformation Council” that is in charge of aligning policy and execution of all things digital in Ethiopia. This council is chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister’s office and it is hosted by the Office of the Prime Minister, which is also the host institution of the “Digital ID” project. The advisors will also work closely with Fayda’s legal team, stakeholder and use-case development teams to deepen Fayda’s integration with various nation-wide sectors to engage in legal drafting and reviewing of various documents. The Legal Advisor is expected to have comprehensive legal expertise and will have the overall responsibility of collaborating with team members in the legal and policy unit to handle contract drafting and review, manage fraud cases, develop legal documents and respond to legal queries from departments of NIDP. Specific responsibilities for the Legal Advisor will include, but are not limited to, the following core activities: Support for Digital Ethiopia Council: the advisors shall provide legal support to the council. Upon request and as needed from time to time the advisors shall hold consultations with stakeholders, develop legal opinion and provide legal advice to the council. The advisors shall engage in review of documents and provide advice on the legal and regulatory aspects of activities conducted by the council. Legislative Drafting: The advisors shall have a good understanding of Ethiopian laws and legal principles, strong analytical skills, and effective communication skills. They will engage in drafting legal documents and will, together with other team members, undertake a review of the relevant legal documents, and lead consultations to be held with the pertinent bodies. Facilitate and take a leading role in providing legal advice and monitor the enforcement of proclamations and regulations. Conducting Legal Research: The advisors are expected to carry out legal research to support the legislative frameworks of the program and provide recommendations backed by the research conducted. Conduct an investigation regarding legal or enforcement gaps. He/she will work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of the existing digital ID laws. Providing legal opinions /Legal support: The advisors shall Provide legal opinion or legal support to the responsible departments upon request. They shall provide sound legal opinion and prepare thorough analysis and ensure that they follow principles of objectivity, clarity and strong understanding of relevant laws and facts. Present the opinion in a way that is easy to understand. National ID Program, Digital ID for Inclusion and Services Project now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest to provide the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services for a period of one year with possibility of extension for additional period subject to outstanding performance of the consultant and availability of budget. The qualification criteria include the following; LLB degree with a minimum of 6 years’ experience or LLM with 4 years’ experience. Proven experience in legal research, legal drafting, and writing legal opinions. Adept drafting and communication skills. Experience in drafting directives, manuals, standard operating procedures, contracts, and managing contracts. Good interpersonal skills. Experience in government office. Able to work full time. Ability to foster collaboration and teamwork Productive and resilient in a dynamic and challenging environment. Knowledge of one or more regional languages is an advantage. The selection method is based on para 7.36 and 7.37 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulation. The attention of interested individuals 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, 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 December 10th, 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 E-mail: mesfin@id.gov.et and copied to zelalem@id.gov.et and nejmedin@id.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: 66200.0 USD