Request for Expressions of Interest (Consulting Services - Firms Selection) Federal Democratic Republic Of Ethiopia Consultancy Services for the Design and Establishment of a Wholesale (Apex) Development Finance Framework Credit No.: IDA 68570 Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for the Design and Establishment of a Wholesale (Apex) Development Finance Framework Reference No. ET-DBE-575977-CS-QCBS The Development Bank of Ethiopia (DBE) is one of the state-owned financial institutions providing project finance and lease financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to support the country's overall economic development. In addition to financing projects, the Bank serves as a financial intermediary that administers funds and appraises and monitors participating financial institutions through its wholesale financing program, ensuring successful project implementation. DBE invites expressions of interest (EOIs) from legally formed consulting firms to provide consultancy services for the Design and Establishment of a Wholesale (Apex) Development Finance Framework. The consulting services ("the Services") comprise technical assistance to the Development Bank of Ethiopia (DBE) to design, document, and prepare for implementation a wholesale (apex) development finance capability as an institutional pillar of the Bank. The Services include: the design of a wholesale banking framework covering the lending model and the intermediary engagement model; an assessment of the institutional, legal and delivery structure options for housing the wholesale function; the development of a Wholesale Lending Policy and Operational Manual and of a credit guarantee and de-risking framework grounded in an explicit additionality framework; the design of a technical advisory and capacity-building program for participating financial institutions, including a dedicated module on expanding outreach to women entrepreneurs and women consumers; the integration of environmental and social risk management into intermediary accreditation and supervision; and support to DBE in preparing pilot wholesale arrangements and the associated portfolio segregation and ring-fencing arrangements. The assignment is financed under Sub-component 5.3 of the Project. The implementation period is approximately twenty (20) weeks from contract signature, with the Consultant based primarily in Addis Ababa for the core design and approval phases. The Development Bank of Ethiopia now invites eligible consulting firms ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: 4.1. Relevant experience of the firm Assignments count only if completed within the last ten (10) years , and only where the Consultant acted as lead firm or joint venture member - sub-consultancy roles do not count. A single assignment may satisfy more than one of the requirements listed below. At least three (3) completed assignments involving the design of wholesale or apex lending frameworks, on-lending or refinancing facilities, blended-finance or credit-guarantee structures, or DFI institutional design. Of these, at least one (1) was carried out for a development finance institution, state-owned development bank or apex financial institution. At least one (1) assignment involving the design or operationalization of a credit guarantee, first-loss, risk-sharing or partial credit guarantee instrument, including its pricing, eligibility and claims arrangements. At least one (1) assignment on a World Bank or other multilateral-financed line of credit, apex facility or financial intermediary lending operation. At least two (2) assignments delivered in Sub-Saharan Africa or comparable frontier and emerging markets. For this purpose, a country is a comparable frontier or emerging market if, as at the date of the EOI submission deadli…
Deadline
3 Nov 2026(16 days left)
Published
15 Oct 2026(3 days ago)
Contract value
Not published
Location
Ethiopia
Reference
OP00474612
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2 days ago
Classifications
CSQuality And Cost-Based SelectionP171742ET-DBE-575977-CS-QCBS
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (Consulting Services - Individual Selection) Finance Officer (Accountant) to support the Program Management Unit (PMU) at the Ethiopia Digital ID for Inclusion and Services Project Country Ethiopia Project Ethiopia Digital ID for Inclusion and Services Project Project ID P179040 Assignment Title Finance Officer (Accountant) Reference No. ET-NIDP-576621-CS-INDV The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ministry of Finance (MoF), has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Ethiopia Digital ID for Inclusion and Services Project. The National ID Program (NIDP), the ultimate project implementer, intends to apply part of the proceeds for selecting an individual consultant. The National ID Program is looking for a Finance Officer (Accountant) to support the Program Management Unit (PMU) in the financial management and accounting of the Project. The position will support the PMU in ensuring that project funds are used for their intended purposes with due attention to economy, efficiency, effectiveness, transparency, and accountability, and in compliance with Government of Ethiopia requirements, the Financing Agreement, Project Implementation Manual (PIM), and World Bank financial management and disbursement requirements. Key Responsibilities Execute the overall financial management activities for the Project consistent with applicable agreements, manuals, and project documents. Work closely with the Financial Management Specialist on budgeting, accounting, internal controls, fund flows, financial reporting, and audit matters. Support annual planning and budgeting and the process of incorporating the project budget into the Government budget. Maintain budget discipline and report budget variances and the reasons for such variances to the Financial Management Specialist. Support the preparation and submission of budgets and ensure that relevant development-partner requirements are appropriately captured. Implement and maintain adequate financial management systems and procedures and ensure that books of accounts and accounting records are complete, current, and properly documented. Support periodic financial reporting for development partners and the Government in accordance with applicable reporting requirements and formats. Prepare quarterly Interim Financial Reports (IFRs) and annual project financial statements in accordance with World Bank and Government requirements and ensure timely submission. Participate in mitigating financial risks and implement applicable development-partner disbursement procedures in accordance with the financing agreements and requirements. Collect bank advice and bank statements and prepare timely bank reconciliations. Support preparation and submission of Withdrawal Applications, monitor Designated Account balances, and reconcile project expenditures with Client Connection records and disbursement reports. Apply internal controls for petty cash and bank management and participate in safeguarding project assets, fixed assets, and inventories. Process monthly employee salary payments and support management of income tax and pension contributions. Ensure timely settlement of advances, prepayments, and payables and timely reporting to tax authorities and other relevant government organizations. Verify the completeness, accuracy, and adequacy of supporting documents before processing payments and ensure compliance with applicable procedures, financing agreements, and project manuals. Support internal and external audits, ensure documents are available to auditors, and coordinate implementation of audit recommendations through an appropriate tracking mechanism. Carry out other related duties as assigned by NIDP/PMU. Minimum Qualifications and Experience Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; a Master's Degree is preferred. At least four (4) years of relevant professional experience for Bachelor's Degree holders, or …
Contract Award Project: P167794-One WASHConsolidated Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene Account Project (One WASHCWA) Loan/Credit/TF Info: IDA-64450 Bid/Contract Reference No: ET-OROMIA WERDB-564035-CW-RFQ Procurement Method: RFQ-Request for Quotations Scope of Contract: Construction of 2 separate blocks latrine (4 seats for boys and 4 seats for girls with urinals and hand washing), Water Supply Facility and MHM room for Galchati Primary School found in Elwaye woreda Notice Version No: 0 Date Notification of Award Issued (YYYY/MM/DD) 2026/09/14 Duration of Contract 60 Day(s) Awarded Bidder(s): BADHADHA & DARARTU SME (1123483) Elwaye Country: Ethiopia Bid Price at Opening ETB 6186341.42 Evaluated Bid Price ETB 6186341.42 Signed Contract price ETB 6186341.42 Evaluated Bidder(s): AMANUEL, CHALTU & NASIBO SME (1123484) Elwaye Country: Ethiopia Bid Price at Opening ETB 6568910.89 Evaluated Bid Price ETB 6568910.89 TULA SAGILAN SME (1123482) Elwaye Country: Ethiopia Bid Price at Opening ETB 6444881.52 Evaluated Bid Price ETB 6444881.52
One WASH—Consolidated Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene Account Project (One WASH—CWA)