Selection of an individual consultant for the position of Environmental and Social Safeguard Specialist

Source: World Bank — Ethiopia Digital Foundations Project

Request for Expression of Interest

(Consulting Services – Individual Selection)

Selection of Environmental Specialist for Digital Foundations Project – Ministry of Innovation and Technology

Country: Ethiopia

Project: Ethiopia Digital Foundations Project

Project ID: P171034

Credit No.  IDA - 68560

Assignment Title:   Environmental Specialist to support the Program Implementation Unit at the Ministry of Innovation and Technology

Salary: Based on the new directive of MoF Project staff Salary Scale

Reference No.: ET-MINT-326792-CS-INDV

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ministry of Finance (MoF), has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Ethiopia Digital Foundations Project (“Digital Foundations”).  The Ministry of Innovation and Technology, the host of the project intends to apply part of the proceeds for selecting of individual consultants.

Ministry of Innovation and Technology as part of the project is looking for an Environmental Specialist that provide technical assistance that supports the Project Implementation Unit.  Experienced Environmental Specialists who have experience, passionate and innovative ideas for the position are invited to express their interest for the assignment.

The Environmental Specialist is mainly responsible for the overall Environmental Risk Management arrangements of the project/subproject and will ensure the compliance of the project/subproject to the World Bank Environment and Social Standard (ESS) and the National ES guidelines, laws, and regulations throughout the project/subproject life cycle.

Specific responsibilities for the Environment Specialist will include, but are not limited to, the following core activities:

• Implementing and managing the Environmental and Social Management Framework
• Implement/manage environmental and social aspects and concerns associated with the construction/rehabilitation activities and the delivery of social services, which will require detailed consideration under sub-component specific environmental and social analysis,
• Conduct/coordinate required training and awareness that mandatory to  Project/program as per agreements/requirements,
• Implement/follow-up procedures and mechanisms, including implementation arrangements and institutional responsibilities, for all sub-projects’ environmental screening, classification, and for the identification, preparation, review of appropriate sub-project specific environmental and social due-diligence instruments,
• Implement/manage budget and timeframe for implementation of the Framework for the full duration of the project. This should include clearance requirements, capacity building, consultations, disclosure etc.;
• Handel and implement grievance and conflict arises in the project duration to all components and handle them based on the framework and resolution procedures for disputes,
• Follow & implement the process to be followed for public consultation and disclosure of environmental and social due-diligence instruments for each sub-project;
• Work closely with Social Safeguard Specialist and coordinate on common activities for implementation, monitoring and reporting,

Ministry of Innovation and Technology 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 shortlisting criteria include the following;

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s or above is preferred) in a field relevant to environment studies such as environmental science, environmental engineering; or related fields;
• At least 4 years of experience in environment management and social development.;
• Demonstrated experience in project management at various levels of environmental and social management activities, preferably for large-scale development partner funded infrastructure projects (such as preparation and management of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, Environmental Management Plans, Environmental Monitoring Plans, Resettlement Action Plans, Construction Environmental and Social Management Plans);
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills; and
• Demonstrated ability to work productively in a team setting;
• Willingness to travel frequently nationwide to support/manage implementation of the Framework, carry out stakeholder consultations and monitoring/supervision of projects,
• Knowledge on country legal process on land acquisition and population displacement,
• Work experience as a social specialist in/ with World Bank funded activities and knowledge of the World Bank safeguard policies and requirements will be an advantage,
• Fluency in English and Amharic languages
• 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.

The attention of interested Consultants 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”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant 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 in person, or preferably by email on or before February 28th, 2023. 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,

Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MInT), Ethiopia Digital Foundations Project

Attn: Focal Person, Project Implementation Unit (PIU)

Address: Arada Sub-city, off Churchill Road, behind Lycée Guebre-Mariam,

E-mail: digital.foundation@mint.gov.et or zelalem.tadesse@mint.gov.et

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia