Hiring Social Safeguards 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-574164-CS-INDV Hiring of Social Safeguards Specialist The Ethiopian Statistical Service (ESS) intends to recruit a Social Safeguards Specialist under the Modernizing Ethiopia's Statistical System Project (MESSP) Preparation Grant , financed by the World Bank. The Social Safeguards Specialist will support the implementation of social risk management, stakeholder engagement, grievance redress, labour management, inclusion, and SEA/SH prevention activities under MESSP in accordance with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and applicable national laws. The position will help ensure that social risks are proactively identified, monitored, reported, and addressed, and that project activities are implemented in a manner that is inclusive, transparent, and consistent with the project's social commitments. Duty Station: ESS Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Reporting: The Social Safeguards Specialist will report to the Project Manager. Contract Duration: Full-time assignment. The contract shall commence upon recruitment and cover the project preparation phase and subsequent implementation period. The initial contract period shall be one (1) year, renewable annually based on satisfactory performance and project requirements. Minimum Qualification Requirements Interested candidates should possess: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Sociology, Social Work, Development Studies, Anthropology, Law, or a related field. Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in social safeguards or social development. Demonstrated experience implementing the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), with specific knowledge of ESS2 (Labour and Working Conditions) and ESS10 (Stakeholder Engagement and Information Disclosure). Experience in institutional capacity, digital transformation, or statistical projects will be an added advantage. Knowledge of stakeholder engagement and grievance management systems. Familiarity with Labour Management Procedures (LMP) and occupational health and safety requirements applicable to office and government project environments. Strong communication, facilitation, and report-writing skills. Experience working with government institutions and communities. Fluency in English and Amharic. 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: 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 – Social Safeguards Specialist – ET-ESS-574164-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.