ET Consultant – GFF Country Coordinator

The World Bank Ethiopia Country Office is hiring Ethiopia.  The positions are based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and open to Ethiopian nationals.

The World Bank on-going energy portfolio and pipeline of projects in Ethiopia include support for power sector reforms; investment projects on power transmission, distribution, and grid electrification; solar mini grids & standalone solar systems for households and communities; clean cooking and improved cook stoves; and interconnection with neighboring countries as part of the efforts to bring Ethiopia connected to the regional electricity network. 

Position: ET Consultant – GFF Country Coordinator

Selection Criteria:

• Minimum Education/Work Experience: Master’s Degree in a field relevant to the work of the GFF (e.g., Public Health, Public Administration, Economics, Health Economics or any other relevant field).
• At least 5 years of work experience in RMNCAHN-G and/or health systems strengthening or other areas that require strong results-focus and coordination of stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in effective coordination and stakeholder engagement, including government, donors, development partners, civil society, youth and the private sector.
• Proven leadership skills, including ability to; identify opportunities for leverage; foster collaboration, trust and accountability; serve in a representational role and support administrative and convening processes
• Strong organization skills with ability to multi-task and prioritize actions with attention to detail.
• Basic ability to analyze data to advocate for evidence-based information decision-making, identify outliers, develop data-driven plans of action, etc.
• Proficiency with problem-solving including risk identification and management, conflict management, and negotiation.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal (in English and local working language) with an ability to adapt information for different audiences to convey project goals, objectives and operations and convey messages diplomatically.
• Knowledge of GFF-related systems in the country (e.g., health, social protection, education, etc.)
• Experience working in reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health/nutrition or health financing would be an asset
• Experience with or understanding of GFF and/or World Bank operations would be an asset.
• Knowledge of IT programs used for data collection, analysis and visualization would be an asset

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their application letter along with their CV and credentials Online: