Hiring ICT Specialist — 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-574165-CS-INDV The Ethiopian Statistical Service (ESS) intends to recruit an ICT Specialist under the Modernizing Ethiopia's Statistical System Project (MESSP) Preparation Grant , financed by the World Bank. The ICT Specialist will provide technical leadership and support for the planning, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of ICT modernization and digital transformation activities under MESSP, including software development, enterprise data systems, interoperability solutions, application security, data integration, statistical dissemination platforms, and technology-enabled statistical operations. Duty Station: ESS Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Reporting: The ICT Specialist will report to the Project Manager of MESSP and technically report to the CEO, Information Systems Technology and ICT Infrastructure of ESS. Contract Duration: Full-time assignment. The initial contract period shall be one (1) year, renewable annually based on satisfactory performance and project requirements. The consultant will support both the project preparation and implementation phases. Minimum Qualification Requirements Interested candidates should possess: Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Cyber Security, or a related field. Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional experience in software systems development, application modernization, data engineering, enterprise information systems, or digital transformation initiatives. Demonstrated experience in large-scale software modernization projects, enterprise data platforms, systems integration, interoperability frameworks, API architecture, and secure data exchange solutions. Proven experience in frontend and backend software development technologies, including modern development frameworks and cloud-based systems. Experience with donor-funded ICT projects, preferably World Bank-financed projects, will be an advantage. Strong knowledge of cyber security, DevSecOps, enterprise architecture, data governance, metadata standards, cloud technologies, and modern software development practices. The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) can be obtained from the Ethiopian Statistical Service 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 . Interested candidates shall submit: An Expression of Interest (EOI); Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV); and Supporting documents demonstrating relevant qualifications and experience. Deadline for Submission: 10 Nov 2026 at 5:30 PM (Ethiopia Time) Subject Line: Expression of Interest – ICT Specialist – ET-ESS-574165-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.