Amendment 

INVITITATION TO POTENTIAL LOCAL CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS TO STRENGTHEN THE ADVOCACY OF FORTIFIED FOOD PRODUCTS (WHEAT FLOUR AND EDIBLE OIL) IN ETHIOPIA

INTRODUCTION

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a Swiss-based foundation launched at the UN in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition. Working with both governments and businesses, we aim to transform food systems so that they deliver more nutritious food for all people. At GAIN, we believe that everyone in the world should have access to nutritious and safe food.

BACKGROUND

Despite significant progress, malnutrition remains a pressing global challenge. It causes both immediate and long-term health problems for individuals and undermines productivity, leading to serious socioeconomic consequences for countries.

Micronutrient malnutrition, most commonly deficiencies in iron, iodine, vitamin A, zinc,  and folate, affects nearly half of children under five worldwide and about one-third of the  global population. Large-Scale Food Fortification (LSFF) has been proven to significantly  improve nutrition, health, and developmental outcomes. A recent systematic review  showed that LSFF programs enhanced micronutrient status and health outcomes in lowand middle-income countries, including reducing birth defects and improving iron and  vitamin A status.

In Ethiopia, reliable access to safe and nutritious food is central to national health and  development. Fortifying wheat flour and edible oil are cost-effective, evidence-based  interventions with the potential to reduce micronutrient deficiencies among millions of  women, children, and vulnerable populations. To accelerate progress, GAIN has  strengthened partnerships with key government institutions to support improved implementation and monitoring of national fortification mandates. At the same time, we  have engaged local civil society organizations, development partners, and the private  sector through multi-stakeholder platforms, fostering coordinated technical and  advocacy efforts. These joint actions have built strong alignment, renewed political will, and a shared roadmap to move from policy to action.

Building on this foundation, GAIN is seeking potential local advocacy partners to strengthen evidence-based advocacy and ensure that duty bearers take meaningful, sustained action to reduce micronutrient deficiencies.

TIMELINES

The selected partner is expected to complete all aspects of the Scope of Work and submit deliverables according to the timeline below:

Deliverable	Deadline
Deadline for the submission of questions by email: ethiopiaoffice@gainhealth.org	April 13-14, 2026
A virtual Q&A session on the RFP. Link will be sent by email that the question will be delivered.	Apr 16, 2026, from 10-11:30 AM
Deadline for submission of the proposal	Apr 20, 2026
Finalizing the selection	April 28, 2026
Notifying the winners	April 30, 2026
Debriefing meetings with the GAIN team	May 05, 2026
Submission of Advocacy Working Document	May 11-08, 2026
Contract signing	May18-21, 2026

Please use the following link for the previous tender 

https://tender.2merkato.com/tenders/69ce79120a538accd6000001