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General Information
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Country:
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Ethiopia
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City/Locality:
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Addis Ababa
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Notice/Contract Number:
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AATB/IB/07/2026
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Publication Date:
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Apr 22, 2026
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Deadline (local time):
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May 22, 2026 - 17:00
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Agency:
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Agence Française de Développement (AFD)
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Buyer:
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ETHIOPIA - Addis Ababa Road and Transport Bureau
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Original Language:
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English
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Contact information
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Address:
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Yitayal Dejene
Procurement Directorate Director
Addis Ababa City Transport Bureau
Addis Ababa City Governments Transport Bureau Procurement Property and General Service Directorate
3M City Mall, 5th Floor
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa Region
Ethiopia
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Telephone:
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+251911049627
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E-mail:
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yitade@gmail.com
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Documents attachés
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- Pièce jointe: RFP (8 MB; Apr 22, 2026) Download documents
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Original Text
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (SELECTIN OF AN INDIVIDUAL EXPERT)
Country: Ethiopia
Name of Project: ADDIS ABABA BRT B2 PROJECT
Assignment Title: BRT Operation Specialist (PIU)
Employer: Addis Ababa City Government Transport Bureau (AATB) - Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project Implementation Unit (BRT PIU)
Duration: Initially for 12 months (with 6 months trial period), renewable up to 30 months under AFD financing based on the consultant"s performance and availability of
budget.
Reference No.: RFP-IE No: AATB/IB/07/2026
The Government of Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received financial support from the “Agence Francaise de Développement” (AFD) to implement the BRT B2
line in the City of Addis Ababa (the ‘Project”). AATB, one of the two Project Implementing Agencies, intends to apply a portion of this financial support for the
recruitment of a BRT Operation Specialist position within its BRT PIU.
The BRT Operation Specialist will be responsible for:
o Assisting AATB in analysing mobility patterns and planning operations to optimize routes and service delivery.
o Assist AATB in assessing current and future passenger demand to support the planning and periodic update of the BRT routes and the optimization of existing and future
service plans, and support the development or procurement of appropriate demand analysis and service planning tools.
o With the support of the AATB Operations Division (headquarters and sub-city offices) and the Addis Ababa City Bus Enterprise (AACBE), assess the impact of the BRT on
other transport modes and provide guidance on reallocating or adjusting services to complementary routes, including feeder services, to optimise the overall urban mobility
network.
o Documenting AATB’s operational practices and recommend measures to align them with international best practices.
o Establish a benchmark of operational performance contracts from comparable sub-Saharan and developing countries contexts to generate actionable insights for the Addis
Ababa Transport Bureau (AATB).
o Liaise closely with the Operation Division of the Addis Ababa Transport Bureau (AATB)—including the Public Transport Operations & Dispatching Department and the
Supervision & Control Department—to assess existing operational practices, identify institutional and technical gaps, and benchmark current arrangements against
international best practices in public transport and BRT operations. Scrutinize the existing contracts between Addis Ababa Transport Bureau (AATB) with Addis Ababa City
Bus Enterprise (AACBE) and Velocity to understand the KPI set and what should be improve for the upcoming contracts between the Addis Ababa Transport Bureau (AATB) and the
Bus Rapid Transit operators
o Conduct a detailed review of the existing contractual frameworks between the Addis Ababa Transport Bureau (AATB) and current operators, notably the Addis Ababa City Bus
Enterprise (AACBE) and Velocity, with particular focus on the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), performance monitoring mechanisms, incentives and penalties, and risk
allocation. Based on this analysis, identify weaknesses and areas for improvement and formulate recommendations to strengthen the KPI framework (Quality of service,
Passenger services, Security and Safety, Maintenance, Financial performance, …) and contractual provisions for forthcoming contracts between AATB and future Bus Rapid
Transit (BRT) operators.
o Defining AATB’s governance as the Metropolitan Authority, its relationship with BRT operators, and the systems supporting its operational and oversight
functions.
o Define and formalize the role and responsibilities of Addis Ababa Transport Bureau (AATB) in its capacity as the Metropolitan Mobility Authority, particularly with
respect to the oversight, regulation, and coordination of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) operators and other key stakeholders. This includes clarifying AATB’s responsibilities
in strategic planning, service specification, contracting and performance management, fare policy coordination, monitoring and enforcement, interface with infrastructure
managers, and integration with other public transport modes and urban mobility actors. The consultant will be supported by the “Operation Consultant (OC) recruited by
AFD to assists AATB in the structuring of the BRT B2 operation.
o Advise AATB on the appropriate human resource structure to effectively oversee BRT operators. Provide technical assistance to AATB staff and advise on best practices in
BRT operations and contract enforcement.
o Define and specify the operational supervision and monitoring tools to be developed and deployed by the Addis Ababa Transport Bureau (AATB) to oversee and ensure the
effective day-to-day operation of BRT services on both dedicated corridors and off-corridor sections. This includes tools to support real-time operational monitoring,
performance measurement, incident management, and compliance with contractual requirements, as well as mechanisms to provide guidance and direction to operators on
operational issues, BRT policies, and standard operating procedures
o Assisting AATB in contracting and managing BRT operators
o Participate in and provide technical advice during contract negotiations to ensure that contractual terms align with operational objectives and performance
requirements.
o Ensure that all contracted services are delivered to the highest quality standards and provide value for money
o Prepare detailed reports on any instances of contract non-compliance and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
o Monitor and follow up on contract breaches, ensuring timely implementation of improvements or remedial measures as necessary.
o Operational Monitoring and Oversight of BRT Services (During operation)
o Supervise BRT operators during daily operations to ensure adherence to contractual obligations, service standards, and operational procedures.
o Ensure all system components (including vehicles, stations, depots, control centers, and fare collection systems) are maintained in good working condition and comply
with established standards.
o Monitor revenue and service efficiency metrics, recommending and implementing timely corrective actions to optimize operational and financial performance. This task is
related to the assessment of mobility patterns in the city and the related data collection, and interpretation activities. As an example, the Operation Specialist is
expected to advise AATB on the periodic revision of the BRT operator(s)’ contract(s)’ KPIs, in order to ensure that the proposed services are matching the actual
demand patterns.
o Ensure safety for passengers and staff, monitoring compliance with safety protocols and implementing improvements as necessary.
o Review and evaluate proposed construction or maintenance projects, assess potential operational impacts, and recommend or implement appropriate solutions to minimize
disruption.
o Support AATB in developing and implementing customer engagement and feedback mechanisms to monitor service quality, enhance performance, strengthen customer
relationships, and foster ridership growth
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The BRT Operation Specialist shall have the following qualifications and experience;
o Master’s degree in transport planning, transport systems, transportation engineering, urban mobility or a related discipline.
o Specialized Certifications/Courses in Transport operations, BRT and/or PPP will be considered an asset.
o Minimum of Seven (7) years of professional experience in transport planning or related fields
o Minimum of Three (3) years of experience in BRT or public transport operations with an operator or a transport / mobility authority
o Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa or other developing countries is required.
o Experience in electric mobility will be considered a strong advantage
o Experience working with donors is a plus
o Experienced in public transport/ BRT network planning, route network and service scheduling, generating technical concepts, proposals and solutions, overseeing BRT
systems including supporting infrastructure; maintenance facilities; transit centres; stations and parking facilities
o Experienced in drafting and monitoring performance-based contracts
o Experienced in transport operations, governance, and contractual frameworks
o Experienced in coordination with external partners and operators
o Proven experience and knowledge of direct and off corridor BRT operation design, control centers, oversight mechanism of daily operations, and facilities management,
customer service aspects
o Good understanding of best practice principles in public transport service provision, contract monitoring, and all compliance matters
o Appetite and Knowledge of PPPs will be considered an asset
o Understanding of the role of new technologies in the BRT transit operations and management
o Experience in operations of electrified transport services will be considered a strong asset
o Demonstrated knowledge of the urban transport sector in Addis Ababa, its challenges and opportunities
o Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PPT and Excel), AutoCAD, MS Project/Primavera is a plus.
o Strong analytical and reporting skills
o Ability to work collaboratively with public authorities and operators
o Fluency in English is mandatory and Amharic is a plus.
NB: Candidates with a Master’s degree in civil engineering may be considered if they demonstrate: (i) Ten (10) years of professional experience in transport planning or
a related field, and (ii) Five (5) years of experience in BRT or public transport operations with an operator or a transport / mobility authority. Additional diplomas /
certifications / qualifications in transport planning and /or operations will be considered as assets.
The RFP document for assignment can be obtained free of charge from Addis Ababa City Governments Transport Bureau Procurement Property and General Service Directorate,
located at 3M City Mall, 5th Floor, office no. 507, during office hours, except public holydays or by requesting it via email at yitade@gmail.com or
abeselombiruk@gmail.com.
Proposals should be submitted by email to yitade@gmail.com or alternatively abeselombiruk@gmail.com in non-editable files (such as PDF), with a maximum size of five
Megabytes (5MB). All Files must be password-protected.
Applicants may submit their proposals for twenty-five (25) working days from the date of publication of this advertisement in the magazines.
Note: A single file shall contain the Technical Proposal and be titled "Technical Proposal – Name of the Expert", and a single file shall contain the Financial Proposal
and be titled "Financial Proposal – Name of the Expert". Each of the two files must be protected by a different password.
For more information please, call or contact.
Tel; +25116687038, +25116441878
P.O. Box 2395
Mob: +251911049627 (Yitayal Dejene) phone no.
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa City Government Transport Bureau
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