Hiring a Sector Coordinator as a senior statistician for Administrative Data Production

Source: World Bank — Support for Preparation of the Modernizing Ethiopia’s Statistical System Project

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Individual Consultant Selection

Ethiopian Statistical Service (ESS)

Reference No.: ET-ESS-574801-CS-INDV

Hiring of Sector Coordinator (Senior Statistician) for Administrative Data Production

The Ethiopian Statistical Service (ESS) intends to recruit a Sector Coordinator (Senior Statistician) for Administrative Data Production under the Modernizing Ethiopia's Statistical System Project (MESSP) financed by the World Bank. The position will support the implementation of activities related to administrative data harmonization, quality assurance, statistical standards, institutional integration, and the production of official statistics from administrative data sources.

The Sector Coordinator will provide technical leadership and coordination for administrative data production and utilization within Ethiopia's National Statistical System. The successful candidate will work closely with sector ministries, regional bureaus, and development partners to strengthen administrative data systems, improve data quality, enhance institutional coordination, and support the production of high-quality official statistics.

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Reporting: The consultant will report directly to the Desk Head, Statistics Standard and Quality under the Administrative Data Harmonization, Standard and Quality Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ethiopian Statistical Service.

Contract Duration: Twelve (12) months, with annual performance-based renewal options up to 2031.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Interested candidates should possess:

• Master's Degree in Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Demography, Public Policy, Information Systems, or another closely related quantitative discipline. A PhD in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in official statistics, statistical system development, administrative data systems, data quality management, statistical standards, metadata management, or related areas.
• Demonstrated experience working with national statistical systems, government institutions, or international development organizations.
• Experience supporting statistical modernization programs financed by international development partners, including the World Bank, will be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of international statistical principles, standards, administrative data systems, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder technical activities involving government institutions and development partners.
• Experience in administrative data integration, institutional coordination, data-sharing frameworks, and statistical quality improvement initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality technical outputs within agreed timelines.
• Fluency in written and spoken in Amharic & English.

The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) can be obtained from the Ethiopian Statistical Service (ESS) upon request.

The consultant will be selected using the Selection of Individual Consultants (INDV) method in accordance with the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers.

Submission Requirements

Interested candidates shall submit Physically:

• An Expression of Interest (EOI);
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV); and
• Supporting documents demonstrating relevant qualifications and experience.

Deadline for Submission: 03 Nov 2026 G.C at 5:30 PM (Ethiopia Time)

Subject Line: Expression of Interest – Sector Coordinator (Senior Statistician) for Administrative Data Production – ET-ESS-574801-CS-INDV

Procurement Contact

Ayalew Dejene
Ethiopian Statistical Service (ESS)
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Email: ayalewdejene69@gmail.com

Tel: +251 962331133

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.