Multiple Positions

Job description

Objectives of Assignment

To assess and score the performance of 61 of the 117 cities in Oromia (38 cities) and SNNPRS (23 cities) that are participating in the Urban Institutional and Infrastructure Development Program (UIIDP).

Scope Of Service

The Consultant will assess the performance of the 61 participating ULGs and Regional State entities against the set of DLIs and associated PMs and indicators. The assessment will involve intensive field work (visiting all 61 ULGs) for collection of data and field verifications, and report writing and compilation. This stage should be done within 60 days.

Qualifications

1.      Financial Management Specialist           

Educational Requirements

A minimum of MBA, MA or M.Sc. Degree in Accounting, Finance, Municipal Finance, Business Administration, Urban Management, Municipal Financial Management, Public Financial Management or related disciplines

Experience required

A minimum of 10 years work experience out of which 5 years in public financial management

2.      Municipal Finance Specialist     

Educational Requirements

A minimum of MBA,MA or M.Sc. Degree in Economics, accounting, finance, municipal finance, business administration, urban management,   

Experience required

A minimum of 10 years work experience out of which 5 years in municipal finance.

3.      Procurement Management Specialist   

Educational Requirements

A minimum of MBA, MA or M.Sc. Degree in Procurement, Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Public Procurement &Asset Management, Commerce, Marketing Management, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Law, Accounting, Financial Management or related disciplines with a professional qualification in procurement.       

Experience required

A minimum of 10 years’ work experience out of which five years in procurement management. The consultant should be familiar with Ethiopian Government procurement laws, directives,  uidelines & procedures.

4.      EnvironmentalManagement Specialist 

Educational Requirements

A minimum of MA or M.Sc. Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources Management,Environment and Development, Environmental engineering, or related disciplines.    

Experience required

A minimum of 10 years work experience out of which five years in environment management

The consultant should be familiar with World Bank environmental management guidelines/procedures and Ethiopian Government environment management laws, guidelines & procedures. Knowledge of the Ethiopian legal instruments for environmental impact assessmentis an advantage

5.      Social Development Specialist 

Educational Requirements

A minimum of MA or M.Sc. Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Social Development, Social Anthropology, Community Development or related disciplines.    

Experience required

A minimum of 10 years work experience out of which five years in social management.

The consultant should be familiar with World Bank social management guidelines/procedures and Ethiopian Government social management laws, guidelines & procedures. Knowledge of the Ethiopian legal instruments for resettlement and compensation is an advantage.

6.      Municipal Infrastructure Engineer/ Asset Management Specialist         

Educational Requirements

A minimum of M.Sc. Degree in Civil Engineering, Municipal/Urban Engineering, , Sanitary Engineering, Structural Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Technology and Management, Geodesy, Surveying or GIS or urban planning or related disciplines 

Experience required

A minimum of 10 years work experience  out of which five years in infrastructure asset  management areas.

7.      Urban Planning/Land Management Specialist  

Educational Requirements

A minimum of M.Sc. Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, town planning, regional planning, urban local) and regional planning (studies)land management or related disciplines.      

Experience required

A minimum of 10 years work experience out of which five years in urban planning and land management.

8.      Gender Specialist          

Educational Requirements

A minimum of MA or M.Sc. Degree in Women & Gender Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Social Development, Social Psychology or related disciplines         

Experience required

A minimum of 10 years work experience out of which three years on gender equality and other social issues that affect women.

The consultant should be familiar with World Bank and Ethiopian Government gender guidelines and procedures.

9.      Local Economic Development (LED) Specialist  

Educational Requirements

A minimum of MBA, MA or M.Sc. Degree in Economics or Development Economics, Urban Management or related disciplines,

Experience required

A minimum of 10 years work experience out of which 5 years on local and regional economic development, private sector development, socio, economic and labour market analysis