The
Ethiopian Herald Saturday 13 June 2026
REQUEST FOR
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOI)
CONSULTING
SERVICES - FIRMS
Country: Federal Democratic
Republic of Ethiopia
Client: Ministry of Agriculture
Project: ETHIOPIA POULTRY VALUE
CHAIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (E-PVDP)
Financing: African Development
Bank Group
Assignment Title: ENVIRONMENTAL
AND SOCIAL SAFEGUARD STUDIES FOR THE ETHIOPIAN POULTRY VALUE CHAIN DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT (E-PVDP)
Reference No.:
MoA/E-PVDP/QCBS/CS-02/2026
1. Background
The Federal Democratic Republic
of Ethiopia has requested support from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to
prepare the Ethiopia Poultry Value Chain Development Project (E-PVDP), a
proposed investment under the ADF-17 pipeline with indicative financing of USD 69
million. The project aims to improve food and nutrition security and
livelihoods by increasing poultry productivity and production, boosting
consumption of eggs and poultry meat, creating jobs-particularly for women and youth
and raising incomes. It is expected to generate up to 200,000 direct jobs,
increase household incomes by about 40%, and improve nutrition outcomes.
E-PVDP will be implemented in 60
woredas across six regions, targeting smallholders, youth, women-headed
households, and SMEs. Given Category 2 classification and climate vulnerability,
key environmental and social instruments are required, including Stakeholder
Engagement Plan (SEP), Pest Management Plan (PMP), and Environment and Social
Impact Assessments (ESIAS) for Modjo Farm and ESIA for Environmental and Social
Impact Assessment (ESIA) covering the remaining scope of works across the 60
Woredas of the broader project areas. The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), as Executing
Agency, intends to use AfDB funds to select a qualified consultancy firm to
prepare these four Environment and Social Safeguard instruments.
2. Objectives of the Assignment
The objective of the assignment
is to undertake ESIA studies (for Mojo Farm and the six regions) and prepare a
Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) and Pest Management Plan (PMP) for the
E-PVDP. The consultant will identify and analyze stakeholders, design
engagement strategies, and collect field data on pest management practices. It will
develop integrated pest management approaches and assess environmental and
social risks across all project phases. The assignment will also propose
mitigation measures, ensure compliance with national and AfDB safeguard
requirements, and support informed decision-making to enhance environmental
sustainability and social inclusion.
3. Scope of Services
The consultant will assess
Environmental and Social (E&S) risks and impacts of the E-PVDP in line with
national laws and African Development Bank (AfDB) safeguards and propose
mitigation measures.
Spatial Scope: 60 woredas in six
regions (Oromia, Amhara, Central Ethiopia, South Ethiopia, Sidama, Southwest
Ethiopia) and Mojo poultry farm.
Thematic Scope: Preparation of
Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), Pest Management Plan (PMP), and Environmental
and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) per AfDB ISS and Ethiopian regulations.
Stakeholder Engagement Plan/SEP:
Identify and analyze stakeholders; develop engagement strategies, communication
plans, timelines, feedback systems, and grievance mechanisms.
Pest Management Plan (PMP):
Assess pest risks; develop Integrated
Pest Management strategies to
minimize health, environmental, and economic impacts.
-Environmental and Social Impact
Assessment (ESIA): Conduct scoping, baseline studies, and impact assessments;
analyze alternatives; propose mitigation measures and ESMP; ensure stakeholder
consultation and grievance redress.
The ESIA will cover environmental
(land, water, waste, biodiversity, climate) and social aspects (livelihoods,
labor, health, gender), aligned with national and international frameworks. The
Ministry of Agriculture and E-PVDP invite eligible consulting firms to express
interest in providing the Services. Interested firms shall demonstrate
qualifications and relevant experience and specifically indicate.
- Core business & experience:
firm's profile and legal status with a minimum 5 years in environmental and
social studies, supported by registration and project records.
- Relevant experience: Description
of similar assignments and references with a proven track record in ESIA, ESMP,
RAP, SEP, and PMP in the agricultural sector within the last five years.
- Capacity: Availability of
qualified technical and managerial staff with relevant expertise and project
experience and capacity to mobilize within the required timeline.
Key experts' CVs are not required
at the EOI stage.
4. Duration
The expected duration of the
assignment is two (2) months (8 weeks) from contract effectiveness.
5. Eligibility and Selection
Method
The eligibility criteria,
establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in
accordance with the Bank's Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations
(October 2015) which is available on the Bank's website.
6 Interested consultants may
obtain further information at the address below during office hours Monday to
Friday from 9:00AM to 5:00PM.
7. Submission of Expressions of
Interest
Expressions of Interest must be
delivered to the address above (in person, by courier, or by email as permitted
by MOA) on or before 30 June 2026, by 5:00 PM, Addis Ababa time.
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Attention
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Tamrat Terfassa, Executive for
Procurement
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Executing Agency
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Ministry of Agriculture (MoA)
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Address
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CMC Road, Gurd Sholla, Behind
Century
Mall and MoTRI
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City/Country
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Email
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tamrat.terfassa@moa.gov.et
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Telephone
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+251 948 873351
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8. Important Notice
This notice is issued to solicit
Expressions of Interest for the purpose of shortlisting. It does not constitute
a request for proposals. Only shortlisted firms will be invited to submit
technical and financial proposals.
Ministry of
Agriculture