Selection of Individual Consultant for Technology Governance
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Governance Modernization to Enable Efficient Service Delivery Project | Method: Individual Consultant Selection | Ref: ET-CSC-544238-CS-INDV
This is a consulting contract in the infrastructure, education and training and transport and logistics sectors. Located in Ethiopia, Africa, this opportunity is open to individual consultants. Proposals must be submitted before July 20, 2026.
Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for consulting in the infrastructure sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES โ INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)
Country: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Employer: Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC)
Project: Governance Modernization to Enhance Efficient Service Delivery Project
Credit No.: 7619-ET
Assignment Title: Individual Consultant โ Technology Governance
Reference No.: ET-CSC-544238-CS-INDV
- Background
The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Governance Modernization to Enhance Efficient Service Delivery Project; it intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for an Individual Consultant โ Technology Governance.
The consulting services will support the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) in strengthening technology governance frameworks, digital transformation initiatives, and institutional capacity to enhance efficient public service delivery.
- Objective of the Assignment
The objective of the assignment is to engage a qualified individual consultant with demonstrated expertise in technology governance, digital transformation, ICT strategy, and public sector modernization to provide technical advisory services and support the implementation of technology governance initiatives under the Project.
- Terms of Reference (TOR)
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment may be obtained upon request from the address given below during office hours or via email.
- Education Qualification and Experience Requirements
- Required Education Qualification
- Masterโs degree or higher in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Public Administration, Management, Technology Policy, or a closely related field.
- Advanced certifications in technology governance, IT management, cybersecurity, digital transformation, or technology policy (e.g., COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001 and PMP) are highly desirable.
- Required Experience and Skills
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive professional experience in technology governance, IT strategy, digital transformation, or public sector technology oversight, preferably in senior or advisory roles.
- Proven track record of designing, implementing, and institutionalizing technology governance frameworks, policies, and standards in complex organizations or government institutions.
- Extensive experience working with federal or national-level public sector institutions, regulatory bodies, or international development organizations, demonstrating the ability to navigate complex institutional and political environments.
- Required Technical Skills
- In-depth knowledge of technology governance frameworks and best practices (e.g., COBIT, ITIL, ISO/IEC standards, GDPR, or equivalent).
- Proven skills in technology risk management, including cybersecurity, data governance, digital ethics, and system sustainability.
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts and technology policies into actionable governance, strategy, and policy recommendations.
- Selection Method
The Individual Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection (ICS) method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, Sixth Edition, February 2025.
- Submission of Expressions of Interest
Interested consultants shall submit:
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV);
- Copies of academic and professional certificates;
- A brief cover letter outlining relevant qualifications and experience related to the assignment.
Further information may be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM Ethiopian Time.
Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form (in person or by email) to the address below no later than 5:00 PM Ethiopian Time on July 20, 2026.
Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC)
Attention: Selamawit Alem
Bole Road, Behind Addis Ababa Exhibition Centre
300 Metres Behind Flamingo Restaurant
FCSC Building, 5th Floor
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tel: +251 11 554 9707
Email: selalem2024@gmail.com
Fallback Contact
Attention: Tariku Burka
Procurement executive
Federal Civil Service Commission
Bole Road, 300 Meters Behind Flamingo Restaurant
FCSC Building,5th Floor
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on July 9, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00455721. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Governance Modernization to Enable Efficient Service Delivery Project
Governance Modernization to Enable Efficient Service Delivery Project has issued 16 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 1 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Transport & Logistics, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Ethiopia. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: July 9, 2026.
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What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Infrastructure sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Ethiopia. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is July 20, 2026. You have 6 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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This notice was issued by Governance Modernization to Enable Efficient Service Delivery Project in Ethiopia. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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