Job Description

• EMAA would like to strengthen its internal technical capacity for the realization of the NLS and transformation of Ethiopia’s logistics sector through engaging the consulting services of qualified and experienced Senior Transport & Freight Forwarding Expert for LTO.
• The successful applicant shall translates transport and forwarding related interventions of the National Logistics Strategy to programs; action plans for implementation as well as carries out, follow up, monitor, evaluate and report status and accomplishments. The Expert provides review, analysis and reports on the findings on the deliverables. The expert is also responsible for the preparation of different operational procedures considering international transport and forwarding experiences and norms.
• The successful applicant will be engaged immediately on a full time basis for one year (extendable in three months contract basis depending on the satisfactory performance in the contract duration).
• The EMAA invites qualified and experienced consulting individuals (“Consultants”) that are eligible to participate in the NLS implementation to express their interest in providing the Service for the above position. 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 minimum qualification criteria listed below.

Job Requirement

The desired Transport & freight forwarding expert should possess the following qualifications, competencies and expertise:

• Bachelor/Master’s Degree or higher from reputable and recognized universities preferably Transport Economics, Transport Planning & Management, Transport Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics & Supply Chain Management and related fields.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of transport, freight forwarding and terminal operation procedures, regulations, theories, concepts & management, and inter-disciplinary development issues.
• Excellent knowledge of transport operations and freight forwarding sector in Ethiopia.
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team based environment;
• Proven networking & team-building skills to work with people from diverse background.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skill combined with a flexible and adaptable attitude of good teamwork.
• Fluency in both Amharic and English language including verbal and written;
• Excellent report and correspondence writing and presentation skills;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications skills is required.

The Senior Transport & Freight forwarding Expert shall have:

• At least 10/8/6 year relevant work/practical experience for Bachelor, Master’s Degree and Ph.D respectively;
• Experience in transport, freight forwarding, port/dry port and  terminal projects
• Experience in planning, developing, consulting and advising projects with regard to transport operation;
• Experience in transport and freight forwarding operations;
• Excellent research and teaching/training experience in the area of transport, freight forwarding, customs and supply chain management.
• Able to identify, analyse and solve problems.

The senior Transport & forwarding expert will be stationed in EMAA (Addis Ababa) with travel to different programs/project site as required.

How to Apply

SELECTION PROCEDURE AND CRITERIA

1. 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. Selection of an Individual Consultant will be in accordance with World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits& Grants by World Bank Borrowers, January 2011 revised July 2014 (“Consultant Guidelines”).
2. The evaluation criteria will be solely based on individual experience and qualifications as follows.

• Qualification (35%). This criterion further divided into two: Direct (35) and Indirect (30)
• Total years of Experience (35%). This criterion further divided into two:
• General Experience (15%) and Relevant Experience (25%)
• Specific Experience related to trade logistics and IDA financed projects (10%). This criterion further divided into two: IDA financing projects and Trade Logistics Experience.
• Relevant written exam and/or interview (20%) will be held to end up with the selection process.

1. Further information (Detailed ToR for the assignments) can be obtained at the address below during office hours: from 09:00 A.M to 12:30 P.M hours and from 2:00 P.M to 5:00 P.M hours, Monday to Thursday and 09:00 A.M to 11:30 A.M and 2:00 P.M to 5:00 P.M hours on Friday.
2. The Expression of Interest along with documentary evidences can be delivered in hard copies or electronically (by e-mail) to the address below on or before 29 June 2020, 5pm.

Ethiopian Maritime Affairs Authority

Ethiopia Trade Logistics Project Office

Attention: Melkam Tilahun

Address: Mexico Square in front of Hotel D’Afrique,

Tadesse Tefera Building 6^th Floor Room No. 613

P.O.Box: 1861, Addis Ababa

Tel.:  +251 11 5503877 and +251 929 90 15 29

Fax: +251 11 5503960

Email: [email protected]