The World Bank Ethiopia Country Office is seeking up to three (3) short-term consultants to support energy sector engagement in Ethiopia. These positions are based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and are open to Ethiopian nationals.
Position 1: ET Consultant
Selection Criteria:
- Minimum of Master’s degree in economics (PhD preferred), international development, or related field.
- Five years or more of relevant professional experience in applied research, gender, impact evaluations, and policy dialogue required.
- Fieldwork experience in Ethiopia (or elsewhere in Sub-Saharan Africa) executing impact evaluations or conducting similar research, including survey design and implementation, is required.
- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, including a strong econometrics background, and proficiency in using STATA.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Behavioral competencies that facilitate dialogue with government, country partners, and country teams, including listening skills, capacity development skills, and the ability to adapt advice to local institutional realities.
- Commitment to teamwork, knowledge-sharing, and ability to influence across organizational boundaries.
- Fluent in English and Amharic; knowledge of additional languages spoken in Ethiopia is preferred.
- Willing and able to undertake travel.
- Familiarity with World Bank operations and procedures is preferred.
Position 2: Operations Officer
Selection Criteria:
- Master’s degree in Economics, Law, Finance, Business, or a closely related field.
- At least 7 years of relevant professional experience with a focus on delivering private sector and financial sector/investment climate reforms in Ethiopia.
- Strong skills and demonstrated track record in delivering advisory engagements, particularly in the areas of private sector development as well as financial sector issues.
- Understanding of Ethiopia’s business environment for the private sector and opportunities for private sector investments, with great knowledge of key stakeholders in this area.
- Existing/established network with relevant Ethiopian stakeholders in government and the private sector would be an advantage.
- Understanding of IFC and WBG products/instruments and opportunities for cross-organizational collaboration. Demonstrable experience working on IFC and WBG products will be an advantage.
- Excellent knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and aptitude to learn new systems is a must.
- Ability to use project management systems is a plus.
- Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills, plus fluency in English, is a must.
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Closing Date: 5/21/2024 at 11:59pm UTC.
Application Procedure:
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their application letter along with their CV and credentials online through the following link:
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