Selection of CRVS Specialist-Project Coordinator

Source: World Bank — Health Sustainable Development Goals Program-for-Results

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)

ETHIOPIA

ETHIOPIA HEALTH MDG PROGRAM FOR RESULTS PROJECT

Credit No: IDA60900

Assignment Title: Selection of CRVS Specialist-Project Coordinator

Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): ET-VERA-48066-CS-INDV

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received for financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Ethiopia Health Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) Program- Investment Project Financing (IPF) component, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include but not limited to, assisting the Ethiopia Health Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) Program- Investment Project Financing (IPF) for VERA to ensure the successful implementation of the CRVS component of the Health Sustainable Development Goals Program for Results (HSDG PforR). The post will also support VERA to utilize the project funds according to the understanding with the World Bank requirement and preparing timely overall project performance report that will contribute to the success of the whole project.

The duration of the assignment/service is for one year, with the possibility of extension depending on the satisfactory performance and the need for business continuity.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below.

The Federal Vital Events Registration Agency (FVERA) now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested individual Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.

The shortlisting criteria are:

1. Post graduate degree in Law, Demography, Statistics, Management, Economics, or any related social Science or development studies.
2. At least 10 years of professional working experience preferably with experience in project management or coordination and monitoring and evaluation in international development organizations or programs
3. Good understanding of internationally financed development programs or World Bank guidelines and procedures.
4. Professional experience in the field of civil registration and vital statistics in Ethiopia?
5. A strong working knowledge of international practices and standards applicable to registration of vital events.
6. Excellent communication skills with an excellent command of both spoken and written English
7. Excellent report writing skills.

The attention of interested Consultants is Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016.  

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the individual consultant selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 09:00 A.M to 12:30 A.M and from 2:00 P.M to 5:00 P.M, Monday to Thursday and 09:00 A.M to 11:30 A.M and 2:00 P.M to 5:00 P.M on Friday.

Expression of Interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below in person, by May 15, 2018, 5:00 PM.

The Federal Vital Events Registration Agency

Attn: Yeshihareg Mihretu, Directorate Director for Human Resource Development

Address: Center of piazza in front of Enrico Pastry or Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Mehateme Ghandi Branch

Telephone 011-1-57-03-94

Addis Ababa