Selection and Employment of the #1 Special Contract Management Advisor for ETOL Program, by MoE.

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES) COUNTRY: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia NAME OF PROJECT : Ethiopia Education Transformation Operation for Learning (ETOL) Grant No. TF-C8111 Project ID No. P501017 Assignment Title: selection and employment of #1 Special Contract Management Advisor as individual consultant for the Ethiopia Education Transformation Operation for Learning (ETOL) program. Reference No.: ET-MOE-577086-CS-INDV The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received financing from the World Bank and other Development Partners toward the cost of ETOL program and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. Objective of the assignment The objective of the assignment is to provide implementation support the Ministry of Education in the effective and efficient administration, monitoring, and management of contracts under the Education Transformation Operation for Learning (ETOL) Program, ensuring compliance with World Bank procurement regulations, timely delivery of goods, works, and consulting services, proper contract implementation, timely payments, effective resolution of contractual issues, and strengthened contract management capacity of implementing institutions. Scope of Work and Specific Duties of the Advisor The successful advisor is expected to advise and support the Ministry of Education in strengthening the implementation, monitoring, and management of contracts under the ETOL Program. The assignment aims to enhance the Ministry’s capacity to ensure efficient procurement processes, timely delivery of goods, works, and services, proper contract administration, and compliance with relevant government rules and World Bank Procurement Regulations. The advisor shall work closely with the Ministry’s Strategic Affaires Executive, procurement Executive and staff and NPCO, suppliers, contractors, consultants, ETOL implementing agencies, and World Bank procurement officers to address implementation challenges, facilitate timely payments and contract settlements, resolve contractual disputes, maintain accurate records and update STEP for IPF component procurement activities, prepare regular progress reports, and strengthen the capacity of implementing institutions in contract management. Qualifications and Experience Required Educational Qualification: BA, MA, PhD in Procurement Management, Logistics and Supplies Management, Business Development, Management, MBA, Marketing Management,