TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR): Finance Staff Capacity Building Training

The Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung (HRNS) Ethiopia Office invites qualified consultants or consulting firms to provide comprehensive Finance Staff Capacity Building Training for its Finance Department.

This intensive 2–3-day training program is designed to upskill the organization’s finance team in modern financial management, strategic budgeting, internal controls, and complex compliance frameworks, with a special focus on GAAP, IPSAS, and the emerging INPAS standards.

Full Terms of Reference (ToR) are available here: >>   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Cpiv2O0FMiVBgYct5T0CDCQKV4SWfvwT/view?usp=sharing

Key elements included in this draft:

1. Standard Template: Follows the structure of the provided bid advertisement.
2. Clear Headline: Accurately reflects the TOR’s focus.
3. Concise Summary: Communicates the training’s purpose and key topics (like INPAS).
4. Direct References: Points to the TOR file and mentions the specific requirements (especially the mandatory tax clearance certificate and advanced qualifications).
5. Complete Submission Checklist: Includes all the requested documents from both the original advertisement and the TOR to ensure compliance.
6. Consistent Contact Info: Uses the contact details from the original bid announcement.

Consultant Requirements

Interested and eligible consultants are required to submit the following documents along with their technical and financial proposals:

1. Valid Business License: Renewed federal or regional trade/consultancy license for the current fiscal year.
2. Tax Compliance: Valid Tax Identification Number (TIN), VAT registration certificate (where applicable), and a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Ministry of Revenues.
3. Company/Consultant Profile: Detailed profile highlighting relevant experience in developing and delivering finance training for international NGOs and donor-funded projects.
4. Technical Proposal: Detailed training methodology, agenda, and a comprehensive work plan aligned with the Scope of Work in the TOR.
5. Financial Proposal: Detailed price quotation with a breakdown of all costs (trainer fees, materials, etc.).
6. Trainer CVs: CVs of the lead facilitator(s) demonstrating a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent) and a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in NGO finance or auditing.