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Hiring Environmental Safeguards Specialist

Issued by Ethiopian Statistical Service · via World Bank — Procurement Notices

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Published
20 Oct 2026
Closes
10 Nov 2026
Reference
ET-ESS-574160-CS-INDV
Location
Ethiopia
Sector
Water & Environment
Type
consultancy

At a glance

Ethiopian Statistical Service in Ethiopia has published a call for expressions of interest in water & environment: “Hiring Environmental Safeguards Specialist”. Submissions close on 10 November 2026, 19 days from today. Quote reference ET-ESS-574160-CS-INDV in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 11 notices from this buyer since 2026, 11 of them currently open. There are 52 open water & environment notices in Ethiopia on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through World Bank — Procurement Notices, not through FreeTender.

Details

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Individual Consultant Selection Ethiopian Statistical Service (ESS)

Reference No.: ET-ESS-574160-CS-INDV

Hiring of Environmental Safeguards Specialist The Ethiopian Statistical Service (ESS) intends to recruit an Environmental Safeguards Specialist under the Modernizing Ethiopia's Statistical System Project (MESSP) Preparation Grant , financed by the World Bank. The Environmental Safeguards Specialist will support environmental risk management and ensure compliance with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and applicable national environmental regulations during MESSP preparation and implementation. The position will focus on environmental screening, monitoring of mitigation measures, occupational health and safety (OHS), e-waste management, environmental reporting, contractor compliance for civil works, and tracking environmental commitments under the project's environmental and social instruments.

Duty Station: ESS Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Reporting: The Environmental 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 Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, or a related field. Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in environmental safeguards, occupational health and safety (OHS) management, or environmental compliance. Demonstrated experience implementing environmental safeguards under World Bank ESF-financed projects is highly desirable; experience with institutional, digital transformation, or ICT-focused projects will be an added advantage. Knowledge of e-waste management standards and OHS requirements applicable to ICT and office environments. Knowledge of the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), particularly ESS2 and ESS3, and Ethiopian environmental regulations. Experience in environmental monitoring and reporting. Strong analytical, communication, computer, and reporting skills. 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 G.C at 5:30 PM (Ethiopia Time)

Subject Line: Expression of Interest – Environmental Safeguards Specialist – ET-ESS-574160-CS-INDV

Procurement Contact Ayalew Dejene Ethiopian Statistical Service (ESS) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Email: ayalewdejene69@gmail.com

Tel: [contact details removed]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Context for bidders

We hold 11 notices from Ethiopian Statistical Service, going back to September 2026 — 11 of them still open. They buy mostly in IT & Telecom, Financial & Professional Services and Research, Studies & Evaluation. There are 52 open Water & Environment tenders in Ethiopia. This one closes in 19 days.

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