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Request for Proposals for Consulting Services for Design and Supervision firm for the construction of a Community Development Centre (CDC) in Tog-Wejale city administration, Somali region, Ethiopia

Tender number:

RfP No: IGAD-RMF/OWDA/CS-001/2026

KfW/BMZ reference number:

BMZ No. 2017 67 961

Type of notice:

Tender Advertisement

Tender brief description:

The Regional Migration Fund supporting Migrants, Refugees and Host Communities (“RMF “) Project is in the process of constructing community development center in Tog-Wejale city administration Somali regional state, in The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

This will require the support of a consultancy firm to support OWDA in the following stages of the assignment.

a) Stage 1: Detailed Design and Preparation of Works Tender Documents

b) Stage 2: Assistance During Tendering

c) Stage 3: Supervision of Construction Works and Supplies

d) Stage 4: Services during Contractor’s Defects Notification Period and Closure of the Project

How to obtain documents and submit proposals:

Interested consultants who are legally registered in Ethiopia, possess valid trading licenses, and have fulfilled their tax obligations are invited to obtain the complete set of tender documents from the OWDA Office during official working hours at the following address:

OWDA Jigjiga and Addis Ababa Offices.

Ethiopia

Tel: 0257 752085.

Or Email: owdaprocurement@owdaeth.org.

The tendering period will run from June 14^th up to 6^th of July ,2026

The deadline for collecting tender documents is June 14^th Up to 4^th of July, 2026, at 4:30 PM, while the deadline for submission of bids is July 6^th, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

Bids will be opened at the OWDA Jigjiga Office on July 7^th, 2026, at 3:00 PM, in the presence of bidders or their representatives who wish to attend.

The Organization for Welfare and Development in Action (OWDA) reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, in whole or in part.

Note: Tender documents may be submitted either physically to the OWDA offices in Jigjiga and Addis Ababa or electronically via email by interested applicants.

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The Tender Process is subject to KfW’s „Guidelines for the Procurement of Consulting Services, Works, Plant, Goods and Non-Consulting Services in Financial Cooperation with Partner Countries“, seehttps://www.kfw-entwicklungsbank.de/International-financing/KfW-Development-Bank/Publications-Videos/Publication-series/Guidelines-and-contracts/

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EoI)

Vacancy & Bid

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June 15, 2026

External Auditor for July 2025 to 2026 June Organizational Audit

The SIRAD Institute for Research and Development (SIRAD) is a leading civil society organization in Ethiopia dedicated to uniting communities to develop and implement sustainable livelihoods, evidence-based solutions for peace, social cohesion, Capacity building, and empowering women and youth for inclusive development. In addition to its peacebuilding efforts.

Guided by a clear vision, mission, and core values, SIRAD operates with integrity, transparency, and excellence, ensuring that all resources are managed responsibly and in line with national regulations and internationally accepted standards.

In line with its commitment to institutional excellence and financial accountability, SIRAD hereby invites qualified, licensed, and reputable external audit firms to submit an Expression of Interest (EoI) to conduct the 2025 July to 2026 June Organizational External Audit.

SIRAD for Institute for Research and Development (SIRAD)
Jigjiga Office, Kebele 10, Ayedega Road 10014 House,
Jigjiga, Ethiopia: Submission: Interested audit firms are invited to submit their

Interested applicants to submit via below emails: sirdevelopment2022@gmail.com or muhumed9601@gmail.com OR via P.O. Box: 1B0lcL, Jigjiga, Ethiopia or +251915766620

Submission Deadline: from 14^th June 2026 to June 28^th 2026

Further Information: Please visit our website: https://siradinstitute.dev SIRAD welcomes Expressions of Interest from audit firms that uphold the highest standards of professionalism, independence, and ethical practice

Three Ethiopian Entrepreneur, Named Among Africa’s Top 100 Business Heroes for 2026

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June 14, 2026

Three Ethiopian Entrepreneur, Named Among Africa’s Top 100 Business Heroes for 2026

It has been announced that three local entrepreneurs have been selected for the Top 100 Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) list for 2026. The contestants were chosen from a highly competitive pool of over 24,000 applicants from all 54 African countries, a milestone that highlights the growing impact of Ethiopian talent on the continental stage.

Among these leading entrepreneurs is Bersufekad Getachew Amare, the founder and CEO of Eagle Lion Group. Over the past decade, Bersufekad has grown the company from Eagle Lion System Technology PLC into a massive institution that has expanded into various technology sectors, including fintech, digital banking, agriculture, travel, and media.

In addition to developing pioneering digital remittance platforms such as CashGo and EthioDirect, which facilitate diaspora remittances from abroad, their team, in collaboration with the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, launched CBE Connect—the first multi-currency cross-border digital wallet platform supporting both Ethiopian Birr and US Dollar accounts.

In partnership with Dashen Bank, Eagle Lion also created Dube Ale, the first “Buy Now, Pay Later” digital loan service in Ethiopia. The platform currently serves more than 22,000 businesses, providing a credit limit of up to 700,000 Birr. In the agricultural sector, the group is also known for developing GetFi Enterprise, the country’s first fertilizer payment collection platform.
Furthermore, Eagle Lion built and currently manages ItsMyDam.com, the official international fundraising platform used to support the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, the largest dam in Africa.

Beyond software development, Bersufekad serves as the founding chairman of Choice Microfinance, the first fully digital microfinance institution licensed by the National Bank of Ethiopia. He also serves as the chairman of StarPay Financial Services, which engaged over 300,000 merchants and processed over 2 billion Birr in transactions within a short period.

On the other hand, also included in Africa’s Business Heroes is Nael Hailemariam, CEO of Chapa, one of Ethiopia’s leading online payment gateways. The company provides critical digital payment infrastructure that empowers businesses to accept and process electronic payments seamlessly. Chapa plays a pivotal role in digital financial inclusion by securely connecting African enterprises with global financial networks.

The third entrepreneur is Samson Fentaye, the founder and CEO of Thur Biotech, an innovative biotechnology startup infusing new advancements into the continental agricultural sector. The company focuses on developing environmentally friendly bio-fertilizers and biological crop protection solutions designed to enhance soil health, foster sustainability, and boost agricultural productivity.

The Africa’s Business Heroes prize competition is a flagship philanthropic initiative of the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy. Launched following Jack Ma’s inspiring visit to the continent in 2018, the program has allocated $10 million over 10 years to identify, train, and provide crucial financial support to 100 African entrepreneurs.

The entrepreneurial competition is now intensifying as international judges prepare to narrow the list down to the Top 20 semi-finalists. This coming August, Bersufekad and his fellow Ethiopian innovators will travel to Nairobi, Kenya, to pitch their businesses to the judges. Their ultimate goal is to secure a spot in the Top 10 finalists, gain global recognition and intensive business training, and claim their share of the grand $1.5 million grant.

Name: Selamawit Gebremariam

Entrepreneurs

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June 14, 2026

2. Education: (የት/ት ደረጃ)
   Diploma in Art

3. Company name: (የመስሪያ ቤቱ ስም)
   S&T Nail & Beauty Salon
4. Title: (የስራ ድርሻህ/ሽ)
   Founder
5. Founded in: (መቼ ተመሰረተ)
   2025
6. What it does: (ምንድነው የሚሰራው)

Providing professional nail care, extensions, artistry, and manicures/pedicures

7. Headquarters: (ዋና መስሪያ ቤት)
   Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
8. Start-up capital: (በምን ያህል ገንዘብ ስራዉን ጀመርሽ/ክ)
   50,000 birr
9. Current capital: (የአሁን ካፒታል)
   Growing
10. Number of employees: (የሰራተኞች ቁጥር)
   2
11. Reason for starting the business: (ለስራው መጀመር ምክንያት)
A passion for beauty culture and the growing demand for professional nail artistry

12. Biggest perk of ownership: (የባለቤትነት ጥቅም)

Creative freedom and the joy of making clients feel confident and beautiful

13. Biggest strength: (ጥንካሬህ/ሽ)
Attention to detail, creativity

14. Biggest challenge: (ተግዳሮት)
High cost of beauty products
15. Plan: (እቅድ)
To expand into a well-known beauty academy

16. First career path: (የመጀመሪያ ስራ)
   None

17. Most interested in meeting: (ማግኘት የምትፈልጊ/ገው ሰው)
Aster Aweke

18. Most admired person: (የምታደንቂ/ቀው ሰው)
   Zinash Tayachew

19. Stress reducer: (ጭንቀትን የሚያቀልልሽ/ለህ)
   Listening to relaxing music and sketching new nail designs

20. Favorite book: (የመፅሐፍ ምርጫ)

“The Power of Positive Thinking” by Norman Vincent Peale

21. Favorite pastime: (ማድረግ የሚያስደስትህ)

Exploring new beauty trends

22. Favorite destination to travel to: (ከኢትዮጵያ ውጪ መሄድ የምትፈልጊ/ገዉ ስፍራ)

   USA

23. Favorite automobile: (የመኪና ምርጫ)

Range Rover Evoque