Request for Expression of Interest

(Consulting Services- Individual Consultant Selection)

Urban Development Bureau, Urban Productive Safety Net and Job Project (UPSNJP)

Grant Number- D732-ET

Oromia Urban Development Bureau invite qualified eligible individuals of the following positions for Regional Urban Productive Safety Net and Job Project PCU, which is financed by World Bank and Government of Ethiopia.

Position # 1: Procurement Specialist for Regional HUB
Required number: 1
Ref # ET-OROMIA-UDHB-573623-CS-INDV for Regional HUB

Specific roles and responsibilities

a. Managing the procurement management of the Project for procurement of goods, works and non-consulting in accordance with agreed procurement procedures for the project.
b. Providing technical support and guidance to other implementing agencies in all aspects of procurement of works, goods and services.
c. Monitoring procurement in IAs at cities to ascertain compliance with the World Bank and GoE procurement regulations.
d.Preparing and Updating the UPSNJP Procurement Plan and regularly updating and uploading the documents and information in Systematic Tracking and Exchange in procurement (STEP).
e. Coordinating/conducting the preparation of Terms of Reference, Request for Expression of Interest, Shortlisting, Invitation of Bid, preparation of a comprehensive and complete Bidding documents for Works, Goods, and non-consulting services.
f. Ensure that proper maintenance of files and Procurement Register Books are up-to-date in STEP as well as in hard copy.
g. Present monthly technical reports and perform any other duties assigned by Project Coordinator.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• MSc/MA/BSc/BA from a reputable and recognized university in Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, accounting, management or any other related discipline
• Training in procurement or a professional qualification in procurement.
• At least 6/8 years' experience in procurement in a large private/ public sector organization or Projects for Masters and Bachelor degree respectively.
• At least 2/3 years procurement experience in GOE/IDA funded Projects thorough understanding of World Bank's procurement regulations, Federal and regional government procurement procedures.
• Excellent writing and communication skills both in Amharic and English
• Experience and knowledge on the Systematic Tracking and Exchange in procurement (STEP) is an added advantage.

Position #2: Livelihood Specialist for Regional HUB
Required number: 1
Ref # ET-OROMIA-UDHB-573642-CS-INDV

Specific roles and responsibilities

• Provide expert technical advice and input to local governments and city project teams on best-practice urban livelihoods approaches and social protection strategies.
• Develop regional and city-level Livelihood Development Plans, outlining target groups, activities, timelines, resources, and expected outcomes.
• Coordinate with city project officers, community organizations, and other stakeholders to ensure activities are well-planned, sequenced, and responsive to local needs.
• Design and implement service linkages (financial literacy, access to finance, market/ value chains for input and output sourcing, access to workspaces, etc.) for sustainable livelihood development.
• Track, document, and report on partnerships, service linkages, and market integration outcomes, providing evidence and lessons to inform adaptive management and continuous improvement.
• Prepare timely and high-quality progress reports, review reports, mission reports, and project completion reports as required by the project.
• Carry out any other assignments related to livelihoods and jobs as delegated by the Regional Project Coordination Hub or Project Coordinator.

Qualification and Experience Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Urban Planning, Business Administration, Management, Sociology, Development Studies, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 8 years (Master's) or 10 years (Bachelor's) of progressively responsible experience in urban livelihoods development, enterprise development, or related areas.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing partnerships and service linkages with private sector actors, NGOs, financial service providers, and government-supported initiatives.
• Experience supporting market linkages, business formalization, and promoting sustainable exit strategies for project beneficiaries.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience working with local governments, urban development agencies, municipal structures, or urban communities.
• Demonstrated experience in World Bank or other donor-funded project environments is a strong advantage.
• Written and verbal communication skills in English and Amharic; knowledge of local languages is an asset.
• Advanced report writing, data analysis, and presentation skills.

Duration of Assignment: The assignment will be a one-year contract, with possible extension upon satisfactory performance of the consultant for both positions.
Remunerations: As per the revised Ministry of Finance channel one salary scale for both positions.

How to apply:
Applicants should enclose their expression of interest including CV, letter of application, Copy of Educational document and Work Experience and other supportive documents to the address HR Administration Building Directorate, 2nd floor of building in person or by e-mail: duressad1976@gmail.com or urgessaregasa234@gmail.com for ten (10) working days starting from this announcement during office hours.

Oromia National Regional State, Urban Development Bureau, HR Administration and Capacity Building Directorate, 3rd floor of building.
Finfine Oromia Bureau Compound, Around Sarbet (Near to Pushkin Square) on the way to Kera left Side

Oromia Urban Development Bureau