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RE-ANNOUNCENMENT-REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST 

(CONSULTING SERVICES INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT]

• Country: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
• Name of the Project: Ethiopia Trade Logistics Project (P156590)
• Consulting services:  Trade Facilitation Specialist, Ref No.: ET-EMAA-505289-CS-INDV

1. The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received financing from the World Bank (WB) toward the cost of the Ethiopia Trade Logistics Project (ETLP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting service for the procurement of Expertise services of Individual consultants.

2. The Ethiopian Maritime Authority (EMA) through its PIU is the implementing agency of ETLP and by setting up LTO, the implementation of the NLS will be expedited. The LTO has the mission of transforming the country’s trade logistics sector through capacity building measures, coordinating activities of various actors, enhancement of trade facilitation and transit systems, as well as improvement of trade financing schemes and regulatory frameworks. Hence, it is demanding to recruit Trade Facilitation Specialist who is specialized in expediting strategic programs in logistics system which is going to be carried out in EMA.

3. Hence, EMA would like to strengthen its internal technical capacity for the realization of both the National Logistics Strategy (NLS) and Blue Economy Strategy (BES) and transformation of Ethiopia’s logistics sector through engaging the consulting services of qualified and experienced Director.
Objective of the Assignment: LTO would like to strengthen its internal technical capacity for the realization of the NLS and transformation of logistics sector through engaging the expertise services of qualified and well-experienced Trade Facilitation Specialist.

Scope of the work

The Trade Facilitation Specialist will play a pivotal role in translating the objectives of the National Logistics Strategy (NLS) into actionable programs and projects, ensuring that customs and trade facilitation reforms align with global best practices. In the context of the NLS midterm review, the consultant will contribute specialized expertise in customs modernization, simplification, and harmonization of procedures.

Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or higher) from a reputable and accredited university, preferably in Tax and Customs Administration, Tax Administration, Accounting, Economics, Public Finance and Asset Management, or other closely related fields.

Professional Experience: – At least 10/8//6 year relevant work/practical experience for Bachelor/Master’s or PhD Degree;

• Technical Expertise – Strong understanding of customs procedures and regulations, underlying theories and concepts, port and terminal operations, trade facilitation, and cross-cutting development issues.
• Sector Knowledge – Requires more than just demonstrated knowledge of customs operations; it calls for proven experience in customs simplification and reform, as well as institutional expertise in engaging with multiple agencies Sinvolved in port operations. Strong in-depth knowledge of customs procedures and the wider logistics sector in Ethiopia is essential.

4. The EMA invites highly qualified and experienced consulting individuals (“Consultants”) that are eligible to participate in the NLS & BES implementation to express their interest in providing the Service for the above positions. Interested consultant should provide Letter of Expression of Interest along with their CVS and information (documentary evidence of academic background, evidence on experience in similar assignments & knowledge, etc.) indicating that they are qualified to perform the services as per the qualification criteria.

5. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans & IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers, January 2011 (Revised July 2014) (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection Method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.

6. Further information (Detailed ToRs for the assignments) can be obtained during office hours: from 09:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M hours, Monday to Friday. The Expression of Interest along with documentary evidences can be delivered in hard copies or by e-mail to the address below on or before 5:00 PM on 12 Oct. 2025.

Attention: W/o Firehiwot Kifle
Address: Sunshine Building, 11th Floor, ETLP/ PIU Project Coordinator’s office Located in Kirkos Sub city, Haile G/Selassie Street, Near Marriott Hotel P.O. Box: 1861, Tel.: +251 11 557 0823/27 Fax: +251 11 550 3960 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Email: firehiwotkifle802@gmail.com 
cc. asratbyn@yahoo.com  etlp2.ema@gmail.com 
Trade Logistics Project Office (ETLP-PIU)
Ethiopian Maritime Authority