Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a profound violation of human rights, with devastating physical, psychological, and social consequences for women and girls. The practice undermines the principles of equality, bodily autonomy, and non-discrimination, denying girls and women their fundamental rights to live free from torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment.
Yet, despite global condemnation, millions of girls and women continue to suffer from this harmful practice. In Ethiopia alone, 25 million girls and women are survivors of FGM, and an estimated 2.5 million girls remain at risk of undergoing FGM by 2030.
FGM limits access to critical opportunities and resources that are essential for the realization of women’s and girls’ rights. It deprives girls and women of fundamental services—healthcare, education, safety—and hampers their ability to reach their full potential. The time for decisive collective action has never been more urgent.
This year’s International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM to be commemorated on February 6 highlights the importance of strengthened partnerships to accelerate the effort to end FGM. The theme for this year’s observance, “Stepping up the pace: Strengthening Alliances and Building Movement to End FGM,” underscores the necessity of collaboration—calling on governments, civil society, youth, survivors, and international organizations to unite against FGM. By working together, these diverse actors can challenge harmful social norms, advocate for policy reform, and ensure that every girl grows up free from the threat of FGM.
The Government of Ethiopia and its partners have made notable strides in tackling FGM over 16 years (2000–2016), reducing prevalence from around 80 percent to 65 percent. However, Ethiopia remains one of the countries with the highest rates of FGM, with significant geographic disparities. To eliminate FGM by 2030, efforts must accelerate at a rate five times faster than the progress made over the past 15 years.
A powerful example of collective action is the National Alliance to End Female Genital Mutilation and Child Marriage in Ethiopia, established in 2012. The Alliance, which includes government and non-governmental organizations, faith-based and women-led groups, research institutions, and UN agencies, works together to synergize efforts and amplify impact. One of its key initiatives includes community dialogue programs that empower local and religious leaders to champion change and encourage families to abandon FGM.
UNFPA, alongside UNICEF, has been instrumental in supporting the implementation of Ethiopia’s national roadmap to end child marriage and FGM through joint programmes promoting multisectoral alliances and mobilizing communities to abandon harmful practices. For example, in the Afar and Somali regions—where FGM rates are highest—UNFPA has worked closely with community elders, health workers, and youth advocates to challenge deep-rooted beliefs and shift attitudes towards the abandonment of FGM.
The commitment to end FGM by 2030 is not just a policy goal but a moral imperative. We must reinforce partnerships, strengthen legal frameworks, and increase investment in community-based solutions. This includes expanding economic opportunities for women and girls, integrating FGM into health and education systems, and engaging men and boys as allies against FGM and other harmful practices.
There is no time to lose. By working together, we can create a future where every girl grows up free from the fear and suffering caused by FGM.
This message is published by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, in connection with the commemoration of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation.
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:
Provision of Laundry Service
Date of this EOI: 28 January 2025 Closing Date for Receipt of EOI: 07 February 2025
EOI Number: EOIUNECA23394
Beneficiary Country/Territory: Ethiopia
Commodity/Service category: Facility Management
Address EOI response by fax or e-mail to the Attention of: Ms. Etsegenet Teka/ Mr.Ali Assaad / Ms. Aster Zewde
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, hereby seeks expressions of interest (EOI) from qualified and experienced vendors for the Provision of Laundry Service for three years LTA.
Interested firms will be invited to the tender by an “Request for Proposal” (RFP) at a later stage. This tender envisages a selection-capable bidding firm for the Provision of Laundry Service.
The Provision of Laundry Service for laundry / dry cleaning and hand wash services for Security and Safety
Service and UNHCC for the following items:
• Security Uniforms: which comprises of security uniform Trouser and Shirt, jacket, raincoat, polo shirt, fire protective trouser and jacket, suits, flags, trouser, over coat, vest quilted, sweater, cover-all (tuta), reflective vest, ties, Cap.
• Clinic items: like gowns, bed sheets, bed covers/bedspreads, pillowcases, large and small woolen blankets, pillows, examination/draw sheets, machine cover cloth, patient pajamas
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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.
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PLEASE NOTE: You should express your interest to this EOI electronically at:
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A. Your company (as well as any parent, subsidiary or affiliate companies) is not listed in, or associated with a company or individual listed in:
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United Nations or any other UN organisation (including the World Bank);
C. Your company (as well as any parent, subsidiary of affiliate companies) is not under formal investigation, nor have been sanctioned within the preceding three (3) years, by any national authority of a United Nations Member State for engaging or having engaged in proscribed practices, including but not limited to: corruption, fraud, coercion, collusion, obstruction, or any other unethical practice;
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Please note that no further details of the planned solicitation can be made available to the vendors prior to issuance of the solicitation documents.
Save the Children International (SCI) Ethiopia, the world’s leading independent non-profit organization for children, invites qualified suppliers to participate in an Open Tender for the supply and delivery of essential water supply equipment for various field operations. The contract will be established under a Fixed Price Framework Agreement.
Tender Document Purchase and Availability
Interested and eligible suppliers may obtain the tender documents from February 5, 2025, to February 25, 2025, by purchasing them from the Save the Children Ethiopia Country Office, located near Meskel Square, adjacent to the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The tender document is available for a non-refundable fee of 200 ETB.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for this tender, suppliers must submit the following documents:
Valid and renewed business license
Company profile, including the bidder’s address, branch locations, organizational structure, and available resources
Scope of Tender
This tender involves the supply and delivery of essential water supply equipment for field operations, with detailed specifications provided in Annex 1:
Bladder Tanks (10,000L capacity) with Strand, Band Clips (for hose attachment), and Spiral Hose (reinforced PVC for water pumping)
Electric Dewatering Pumps
Electric Submersible Pumps
Emergency Water Treatment Units (EmWat Kits)
Water Purification Equipment (Equivalent to Aqua Plus AP 7000C)
Submission and Evaluation
The Save the Children Procurement Committee will open tender submissions on February 26, 2025.
Save the Children International reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, either in part or in its entirety.
For further information, please contact Save the Children Ethiopia.
Nib Insurance Company (S.C) invites competent and qualified applicants for the following vacant posts.
S.N.
Position
Job Grade
Minimum qualification and experience
Place of Assignment
Education
Experience
1
Executive Secretary (Administrative Assistant)
VII
BA Degree in Administrative Science or in related fields or Diploma ( level IV) with certificate of competency (COC) in Secretarial Science and Office Management or Administrating Office and Secretarial Science or Technology or Accounts and Budget Service or Secretarial Science or Customer Contact & Secretarial Operations or Secretarial Technology
One year relevant Experience for BA Degree holders or four years relevant experience for Diploma holders, of which two years in Secretary II.
Head Office, Addis Ababa
Terms of Employment – Permanent after successful completion of 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 announcement to the following address :-
