The Ministry of Industry invites eligible consulting firms ("Consultants") for Consultancy Services for Training of Trainers (ToT) on Food Quality and Safety

OPEN NATIONAL TENDER- OF INVITATION

FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

The Ministry of Industry invites eligible consulting firms ("Consultants") to express their interest in participating in the shortlisting process for the following consultancy assignment.

Project Title: Operationalization and Sustainability of the Four Integrated Agro-Industrial Parks (OS-IAIP)

Funding Source: Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS)

Reference No: NCB MOI/OS-IAIP 03/25

Title: Consultancy Services for Training of Trainers (ToT) on Food Quality and Safety

The selected consulting firm will be responsible for delivering high-quality Training of Trainers (ToT) on Food Quality and Safety to stakeholders involved in the IAIP value chains, and for developing a comprehensive training manual. The consultancy will be structured under the following thematic training modules (Lots):

Training Modules (Lots):

1. Food Safety & Quality Standards

(Codex Alimentarius, HACCP, GMP, BRC, FSMS)

2. Food Safety Auditing & Risk Management (Traceability, ISO 19011:2018, Risk Assessment)
3. Laboratory & Testing Standards (ISO 17025:2017)
4. Agricultural Practices & Production

(Aflatoxin Management, Good Agricultural Practices [GAP], Farm/Factory Inspection)

5. Value Chain Development (Manual Only)
6. Documentary Video on Food Quality and Safety

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, with travel to Bishoftu and Adama.

Duration: Six (6) months

Expected Start Date: Immediately after contract signing.

Eligibility and Requirements:

Interested firms must submit the following technical documentation for evaluation:

1. General experience in food safety & quality and training documentary video production
2. Specific experience in delivering Training of Trainers (ToT) and manual development (minimum of 5 years in relevant assignments).
3. Demonstrated experience with international standards (Codex, HACCP, ISO, BRC, etc.).
4. Technical and managerial capacity of the firm.
5. Curricula Vitae (CVS) of key personnel and trainers (certified in food safety, auditing etc.).

Evaluation Method:

The shortlisting will be carried out using the Quality- and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method in accordance with World Bank Procurement Regulations

Submission Instructions:

Expressions of Interest must be submitted in written form to the address below between July 23, 2025, up to August 8, 2025 G.C (Monday to Friday, 2:30-11:00 local time).

Submission Address:

Ministry of Industry OS-IAIP Project Coordination Unit, 5th Floor, Ministry of Industry

Building, 4 Kilo, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Attention: Girma Teferi

Email: girmateferi31@gmail.com

Phone: +251917180001

Disclaimer:

This Expression of Interest (EOI) does not constitute á solicitation. The Ministry of Industry reserves the right to change or cancel the procurement process at any time without notice or liability.

Ministry of Industry