GFPP - Procurement of individual consulting services for Procurement and procurement manual & guidelines Development
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Livestock and Fisheries Sector Development Project | Method: Individual Consultant Selection | Ref: ET-MOLF-551203-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 31, 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 – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)
Country: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Name of Project: Project Preparation Support for a proposed project “Agriculture Value Chain Development for Climate Resilience and Jobs in Ethiopia (P510576)
Grant No.: E5760
Assignment Title: Individual Consultancy Service for Recruitment of Procurement Expert for procurement Assessment and Development of Procurement manual and Guidelines RFB Reference No: (ET-MOLF-551203-CS-INDV)
Employer: Ministry of Agriculture
The Government of Ethiopia, through the Ministry of Agriculture, is implementing the six-year Agriculture Value Chains Development for Resilience, Commercialization and Jobs (AVC4Jobs) project to enhance the competitiveness of strategic agricultural value chains, improve livelihood resilience, and create employment opportunities for youth and women by strengthening sustainable production systems and market linkages. The project intends to finance Individual Consulting services for the recruitment of a Procurement Expert to support procurement assessment and the development of procurement manuals and guidelines
The objective of this individual consultancy service is to Conduct a comprehensive fiduciary assessment of procurement systems, procedures, staffing, and capacity across federal, regional, and woreda levels; provide targeted recommendations to mitigate gaps and risks and improve transparency and efficiency; develop and finalize procurement management manuals, operational guidelines, and a project procurement strategy; build capacity of the core design and implementation teams and Ministry staff through targeted training on procurement standards and best practices; and prepare an 18month procurement plan to support effective project design and implementation.
The following specific tasks are expected from the individual consultant; specifically:
- Procurement Management Capacity Assessment and Recommendations
- Development of Procurement Manuals and Operational Guidelines
- Capacity Building and Training on Procurement Management
- Preparation of PPSD and 18-month PP.
Duration of the Service
The individual consultant will be required to complete the services within 12 weeks from the date of the effectiveness of the contract.
Qualification and Experience
Education
- A minimum of first degree in Economics, Management, Accounting, Business Administration, procurement and supply management, engineering, law or other related disciplines;
Experience
- Good knowledge of standard procurement methods and procedures;
- Ten (10) years relevant working experience, of which five years continuous experience is in procurement management at senior level, and 3 years’ experience on the World Bank financed projects;
- Knowledge and experience off World Bank procurement procedures and World Bank regulation as well as Ethiopian Government procurement procedures and documentation will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge and experience in use of STEP system
- Experience in successful execution of procurement capacity assessment, procurement audit
- Experience in preparation of PPSD
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Excellent analytical skills and report writing.
The Consultant will be hired as individual local consultant with relevant qualification and experience for the assignment.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained from the clients address depicted here under or can be accessed on request from belay.tariku@moa.gov.et or/tamrat.tefassa@moa.gov.et
The attention of interested individual Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016, revised September 2025; seventh edition, Procurement in IPF Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services(“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours: from 09:00 A.M to 12:30 A.M hours and from 2:00 P.M to 5:00 P.M hours, Mondays to Thursdays and 09:00 A.M to 11:30 A.M and 2:00 P.M to 5:00 P.M hours on Fridays.
Interested Individuals are invited to submit their CV to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture Executives for Procurement by Person or e-mail: belay.tariku@moa.gov.et or/ erenabelay907@gmail.com/ tamrat.terfassa@moa.gov.et by July 31, 2026 on or before 4:00PM.
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture
Executives for Procurement of MoA
Street Address: CMC Road, behind Ministry of Trade & Regional Integration,
Bole 12/13 Floor/ Room number: Block A; 2nd Floor, Room number 201
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on July 16, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00453599. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Livestock and Fisheries Sector Development Project
Livestock and Fisheries Sector Development Project has issued 8 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 7 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Agriculture & Food Security, Governance & Public Administration, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Ethiopia. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: July 16, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Livestock and Fisheries Sector Development Project in Ethiopia. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00453599 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is July 31, 2026. You have 10 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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