Amended Invitation to Local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) – Deadline Extension and Budget Information Update to Strengthen the

Advocacy of Fortified Food Products

(Wheat Flour and Edible Oil) In Ethiopia

Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)

Ethiopia Country Office

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 private organizations, we aim to transform ‘food systems so that they deliver more nutritious food for all people, especially those most vulnerable to malnutrition. Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) would like to invite a potential local civil society organization to strengthen the advocacy of fortified food products (Wheat Flour & Edible Oil) in Ethiopia.

S.No	Item Description
1	RFP for potential local civil society organization to strengthen the advocacy of fortified food products (Wheat Flour & Edible Oil) in Ethiopia.

1. Interested and eligible local civil society organizations in Ethiopia working on nutrition, health, food fortification, and food systems are required to submit a comprehensive proposal demonstrating a clear understanding of the RFP, including its objectives and scope, along with their motivation for applying. The proposal should outline a detailed methodology and implementation approach, supported by a realistic 18-month work plan and timeline, and include relevant experience with references, a defined team structure with roles and responsibilities, CVs of key personnel, and supporting evidence of successful delivery of similar assignments, particularly in advocacy-related work. In addition, applicants must provide a copy of their ACSO registration. The full set of tender documents and detailed requirements can be accessed on the 2Merkato platform at the following link: https://tender.2merkato.com/tenders/69ce79120a538accd6000001 .

2. Applicants are encouraged to submit any questions or requests for clarification via email to ethiopiaoffice@gainhealth.org by April 13-14, 2026, at 10:00 AM, and are invited to participate in a virtual Q&A session scheduled for Apr 16, 2026, from 10-11:30 AM, where additional questions can also be raised.

3. The applicants are required to submit their full technical proposal and financial details exclusively via ethiopiaoffice@gainhealth.org for the GAIN Ethiopia Office. Completed proposals must be received no later than 5:00 PM EST on April 20, 2026. Applicants are required to clearly indicate the following in the email subject line: “RESPONSE FOR RFP TO STRENGTHEN THE ADVOCACY OF FORTIFIED FOOD PRODUCTS (WHEAT FLOUR AND EDIBLE OIL) IN ETHIOPIA.”

4. GAIN reserves the right to reject any or all submissions or to cancel or withdraw this RFP for any reason and at its sole discretion without incurring any cost or liability for costs or damages incurred by any applicant, including, without limitation, any expenses incurred in the preparation of the submission. The applicant acknowledges and agrees that GAIN will not indemnify the applicant for any costs, expenses, payments or damages directly or indirectly linked to the preparation of the submission.

GAIN-Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition

Telephone: +251 11 66 10 088, Bole Sub-City, behind the

Embassy of Rwanda in front of Ayer Amba High School HGS

Offices 3rd Floor Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

For the previous tender please use the following link :- 

https://tender.2merkato.com/tenders/69d3a5d80a538abd21000001