Revision of various Types of Training Modules of MFIs
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Association of Ethiopian Micro Finance Institutions (AEMFI) Request for Expression of Interest Country: Ethiopia Program: Rural Financial Intermediation Program III Abstract: Revision of various Types of Training Modules of MFIs Sector: Consultancy Service.
This is a Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) from the Association of Ethiopian Micro Finance Institutions (AEMFI) for a consultancy service funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) under the Rural Financial Intermediation Program III (RUFIP-III).
Request for Expression of Interest (REOI): Training Module Revision
1. General Program and Assignment Information
| Detail | Description |
| Client | Association of Ethiopian Micro Finance Institutions (AEMFI) |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Program | Rural Financial Intermediation Program III (RUFIP-III) |
| Funder | International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) |
| Grant Reference No. | IFAD/RUFIPIII/AEMFI/NCB/CS/14/2025/26 |
| Assignment Abstract | Revision of various Types of Training Modules of MFIs (Consultancy Service) |
| Objective | Revise training modules to enhance the capacity of professionals in the Micro Finance Institution (MFI) sector. |
| Key Activities/Output | 1. Revising 10 existing training manuals/modules. 2. Compiling the final training completion report. |
| Duration of Assignment | Expected to be completed within two (2) months after contract signing. |
| Selection Method | Quality-and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) through Request for Proposals (RFP). |
2. Submission Guidelines and Deadlines
| Item | Requirement |
| Deadline for Submission | 5:00 P.M. (11 local time), 21 consecutive days after the EOI is publicly advertised (i.e., November 10, 2025). |
| Language | All EOIs and documents must be submitted in English. |
| Submission Format | One original and one copy in sealed envelopes. |
| Envelope Marking | Clearly marked: “Expression of interest for Revision of various Types of Training Modules of MFIs with AEMFI under RUFIP III (IFAD financing) for PY6” |
| Location for Submission | Tender box or delivered by hand to the AEMFI office (address below). Late submissions will be rejected. |
| Page Limit | The EOI document should not exceed 35 pages (excluding credentials and legal documents). |
| Formalities | All pages must be numbered, dated, signed, and stamped (near the authorized signatory). |
Contact and Address for Submission/Information
- Office: Association of Ethiopian Micro Finance Institutions (AEMFI)
- Address: Africa Avenue, Bole Road, In front of Bole Printing Press, Near Peacock Park, P.O. Box 338 Code 1110, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Telephone: +251 115 572202 / 0115-572175
- Website: www.aemfi-ethiopia.org
3. Consultant Eligibility and Qualification Requirements
A. Mandatory Legal Documents (Certified Copies)
- Valid Registered VAT Certificate
- Valid Tax Identification Number (TIN) Certificate
- Renewed Trade License for the fiscal year (or equivalent in their respective countries).
B. Experience and Qualification Information (for Shortlisting)
Consulting Firms must provide information demonstrating the following qualifications:
- Promotional materials.
- Description of similar assignments undertaken in Ethiopia and/or other developing countries for at least two years.
- Experience in similar conditions (MFI/financial sector).
- General qualification and experience of the firm.
- Number of key staff available for the tasks, including their credentials.
- Past work experience and supporting documents (completion certificates, contract copies, client testimony).
- Organizational structure details.
C. Association and Joint Venture (JV)
- Firms may associate to enhance qualifications, but must state whether it is a “Joint-Venture” or “Sub-Consultancy.”
- All members must have real and well-defined inputs to the assignment, detailed in the EOI.
4. Evaluation Criteria for Shortlisting (Weighting)
The shortlisting will be based on an assessment of the firm’s profile and experience, with the following weighting:
| No. | Description | Weight (%) | Details/Breakdown |
| 1 | Specific Experience (Similar assignments in the financial sector/MFIs over the last 2 years, with $\geq 10$ MFI training modules) | 40% | $\geq 25$ modules (40%); $15-25$ modules (30%); $10-14$ modules (20%) |
| 2 | General Experience in the financial sector (Research, training, consultancy, etc.) | 20% | $> 10$ Years (20%); $5-10$ Years (15%); $2-4$ Years (10%); $<2$ Years (5%) |
| 3 | Availability of Qualified and Experienced Staff (in banking/MFIs/SACCOs sector, organizational structure, and systems) | 30% | – |
| 4 | Financial Capacity (Most recent year’s independently audited statement) | 10% | – |
| Total Weight | 100% |
5. IFAD Anti-Corruption and Conflict of Interest Rules
- Conflict of Interest: Consultants must not have any actual, potential, or reasonably perceived conflict of interest. Any situation must be disclosed in the EOI. Failure to disclose may lead to disqualification or contract termination.
- Integrity: Consultants must comply with IFAD’s Revised Policy on Preventing Fraud and Corruption and standards on combating money laundering and terrorism financing.
- Cooperation: Consultants are required to fully cooperate with any investigation by IFAD, including providing access to records and personnel for interviews.