The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has announced a fresh round of foreign exchange market relaxations, in what officials describe as a continuation of the country’s macroeconomic reform drive. The measures, unveiled on 11 February 2026, adjust several long‑standing restrictions and give exporters, banks and foreign exchange bureaus more room to operate. The latest amendments are framed as part of efforts to “enhance” that market and support sectors that earn or use hard currency, from service exporters to travelers and NGOs.
Service exporters will now be allowed to retain 100 percent of their export proceeds in foreign exchange retention accounts for an indefinite period, a significant shift from previous retention limits and time caps. Any exporter may also obtain advance payments in foreign currency from any party, so long as the sending and receiving sides sign an agreement and the transaction is routed through an authorized bank under existing rules.
For private sector borrowers, authorized banks may issue external loan guarantees up to 10 percent of their total capital, widening access to credit backed by offshore lenders. Dividends due to foreign shareholders and other non‑resident investors can also be repatriated more smoothly, provided the necessary documents meet NBE’s requirements.
One of the more visible changes for ordinary customers is also the expanded use of internationally recognized payment cards linked to foreign exchange accounts. Authorized banks may now issue such cards for cross‑border retail payments, including online purchases, with the condition that account holders maintain a sufficient balance before using them.
Banks have also been given greater flexibility in handling foreign currency deposits and outflows. Profit‑making institutions and eligible organizations can open foreign exchange accounts to cover expenses such as subscriptions, tuition fees, medical bills and other payments abroad, subject to documentation and existing directive thresholds.
Independent foreign exchange bureaus are also among the main beneficiaries of the new notice. The NBE has increased the ceiling for cash holding from 15 percent to 25 percent of paid‑up capital and any reserve funds.
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Feed the Future Ethiopia Transforming Agriculture (FTF-ETA) is inviting all eligible bidders to submit their detailed company profile, including their experience in producing similar machinery. We are seeking qualified manufacturing, importing, and wholesale companies with the necessary technical and financial capacity, and a valid business license for the current Ethiopian fiscal year (2018). Qualified bidders are invited to collect the RFQ/RFP from the RTI International website at https://www.rti.org/current-opportunities.
LOT: ONE
Commodity/Service Required:
Purchase of Forage Harvesting Machines
Qty
Type of Procurement:
– Forage harvester mountable to tractor 40 – 50 T/h harvesting capacity – Silage wrapping machine 60 bale/hour, bale weight 50kgs5 ton/hour – Plastic films silage bale wrap With commissioning, testing, training, installation, transportation, loading, unloading and all necessary costs to Bonga southwest region, Jimma.
1 set 1 set 7000kg
LOT: TWO
Commodity/Service Required:
Purchase of Forage Harvesting Machines
Type of Procurement:
– Baler Machine – Combined Set Forage Harvester & Chopper – Silage Wrapping Machine – Plastic films Silage Bale Wrap With installation, Transportation to Jimma town, kersa Woreda. including loading & unloading
1 pcs 1 pcs 1 pcs 8360 pcs
Participation and Evaluation Methodology for Lots and Items
Bidders can submit partial bids for items listed in the LOTS, However, please note that the Silage Wrapping Machine and the Plastic Film Bale Wrap are inseparable and must be offered together. Awards will be made based on compliance with technical specifications, other evaluation criteria, and the best-evaluated bid.
Type of Contract:
One – time contract of fixed price
Term of Contract:
One Time
Contract Funding:
Department of State
This Procurement supports:
Department of State- Ethiopia Transforming Agriculture
Nib Insurance Company (S.Co.) invites competent and qualified applicants for the following vacant posts.
SN
Position
Job Grade
Minimum qualification and experience
Place of Assignment
Education
Experience
1
Assistant Finance & Investment Department Manager
XII
Accounting or Accounting and Finance or Management or in related fields
9 years relevant experience, of which 4 years in managerial position
Addis Ababa
2
Investment & Shareholders Accounts Division Head
X
Accounting or Accounting and Finance or Management or in related fields
7 years relevant experience, of which 3 years as Senior Investment Officer or Senior Accountant in investment related areas or in a similar position
3
Executive Secretary (Administrative Assistant)
VII
BA Degree in Administrative Science or in related fields or Diploma (Level IV) with Certificate of Competency (COC) in Secretary Science or Administrative Office or Administrative Service Management or Secretarial Science and Office Management or Administering Office and Secretarial Technology or Accounts and Budget Service or Secretarial Science or Customer Contact and Secretarial Operations or Secretarial Technology
4 years relevant experience after BA Degree or 6 years relevant experience after Diploma (Level IV), of which 2 years as Secretary III or in similar position.
4
Branch Manager I
VIII
BA Degree in Banking & Insurance or Management or Accounting & Finance or Economics or Statistics or Mathematics or in related fields
5 years relevant experience, of which 2 years as Senior Underwriting Officer or Senior Claims Officer or 1 year as Contact Office Head or 3 years as Underwriting Officer II or Claims Officer II or in a similar position
Modjo
5
Contact Office Head
VII
BA/BSC Degree in Banking & Insurance or Management or Accounting & Finance or Economics or Statistics or Mathematics or in related fields
4 years relevant experience of which 2 years as Underwriting Officer II or Claims Officer II or in a similar position
Dilla
Terms of Employment – Permanent after successful completion of the probationary period.
Salary and benefit – Attractive and negotiable.
Interested applicants who fulfill the above requirements are invited to submit their CV and copies of non-returnable credentials along with application letter within seven working days from the date of this vacancy announcement to the following address:-
Applicants can apply in the following manner
For serial number 1 to 5: applicants can apply to Nib Insurance Company Head, Addis Ababa, Human Resource Management Department, Dembel City Center, 11th floor using lift No. 2 or 3.
For serial number 4: applicants can alternatively apply to Nib Insurance Company, Adama Branch, Yosef Budilding, 2nd floor, Adama, or
Nib Insurance Company, Modjo Branch, 1st floor of the building above Nib International Bank Modjo Branch, Modjo
For serial number 5: applicants can alternatively apply to Nib Insurance Company (S.Co), Hawssa Branch, Nib International Bank Building, 1st floor, Hawassa, or
Nib Insurance Company (S.Co), Dilla Contact Office, Dilla.
This notice is placed by UNECA. The accuracy, reliability and completeness of the contents of furnished information is the responsibility of United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. You are therefore requested to direct all queries regarding this EOI to United Nations Economic Commission for Africa using the fax number or e-mail address provided below.
Title of the EOI:
Procurement of Convex Security Mirror
Date of this EOI: 4 February 2026 Closing Date for Receipt of EOI: 13 February 2026
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) is seeking for expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified companies who can provide the below listed convex security mirror at UNECA, Addis Ababa,
Description
UNIT
QUANTITY
1. Convex Security Mirror: 765 mm,101mm
EA
10
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS / INFORMATION (IF ANY)
Interested companies are invited to submit their EOIs online ONLY through the following link: https:/ungm.org/Public/Notice
In addition to the information contained in this REOI, interested vendors should ensure the following minimum requirements are met:
Companies should be registered in UN Global Marketplace (UNGM) or should start their registration process immediately if not registered using the link https://www.ungm.org.
Vendors must be registered in UNGM under the UNSPSC code 46171609, in order to participate in the solicitation for this requirement.
Women-owned businesses and businesses owned by persons with disabilities are encouraged to participate.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This REOI does not constitute a solicitation. UNECA reserves the right to change or cancel the requirement at any time during the EOI or solicitation process. Thus, submitting a response to this REOI does not automatically guarantee that your company will be considered for receipt of the solicitation when issued.
UNECA also reserves the right to send the Solicitation Documents to companies who were identified through additional market research or other means to source the UN requirements.
Information on tendering for the UN Procurement System is available free of charge at the following address: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice Only the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM) has been authorised to collect a nominal fee from vendors that wish to receive automatically Procurement Notices or Requests for Expression Of Interest. Vendors interested in this Tender Alert Service are invited to subscribe on http://www.ungm.org
Vendors interested in participating in the planned solicitation process should submit the Vendor Response Form of this EOI electronically (through the link available on the next page) before the closing date set forth above.
VENDORRESPONSE
NOTICE
Companies can only participate in solicitations of the UN Secretariat after completing their registration (free of charge) at the United Nations Global Marketplace (www.ungm.org).
As you express interest in the planned solicitation by submitting this response form, please verify that your company is registered under its full legal name on the United Nations Global Marketplace (www.ungm.org) and that your application has been submitted to the UN Secretariat.
While companies can participate in solicitations after completion of registration at Basic Level, we strongly recommend all companies register at least at Level 1 under the United Nations Secretariat prior to participating in any solicitation.
Companies are reminded of the restrictions of employment of former UN personnel that were involved in the procurement process during their last three years of service as per ST/SGB/2006/15, including (a) employing those personnel for one year after separation of service and (b) allowing those personnel to communicate with, or appear before, active UN personnel for matters related to the procurement process for two years after separation of service. Violation of the provisions of ST/SGB/2006/15 may lead to suspension of the registration of the company as a UN vendor.
PLEASE NOTE: You should express your interest to this EOI electronically at:
