FC Africa (MESMER Program), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is seeking qualified service providers or consortia to translate the National Financial Education Module and Trainers' Manual into Amharic, Afaan Oromo, and Sidama.

INVITATION TO BID (READVERTISEMENT) Tender Reference: FC/MESMER/ToT-TRANS/2026/01 Issuing Organization: FC Africa (MESMER Program) Title: Translation of the National Financial Education Module, Trainers’ Manual, and Delivery of Training of Trainers (ToT) Publication Date: August 4, 2026 Submission Deadline: August 12, 2026, 5:00 PM (GMT+3:00) 1. Background FC Africa, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation under the MESMER Program, is seeking qualified service providers or structured consortia to undertake a technical translation and capacity-building assignment. The initiative focuses on enhancing the accessibility and consistency of the National Financial Education Module (developed with the National Bank of Ethiopia) across regional languages, developing promotional materials, and delivering a structured Training of Trainers (ToT) program across selected regions in Ethiopia. 2. Scope of Work & Key Deliverables The successful bidder will be required to complete the assignment within an 8-week period covering the following core areas: Technical Translation: Translate the National Financial Education Module into Afaan Oromo and Sidama. Translate the Trainers’ Manual into Amharic, Afaan Oromo, and Sidama. Conduct a 3-tier quality assurance process (Translation, Independent Language Review, and Technical Validation by a Financial Sector Expert). Promotional Material Production: Design, edit, and print approved awareness materials (brochures and leaflets) in English, Amharic, Afaan Oromo, and Sidama. Training of Trainers (ToT) Delivery: Plan, organize, and execute ToT programs in 3 regions and 3–5 cities (including Bahir Dar, Hawassa, and Adama), targeting a total of 125–150 participants (25–30 per session) and providing participant certification. Documentation: Deliver inception reports, training facilitation guides, and completion reports for each location. 3. Eligibility & Required Qualifications Bidders (single firms or lead entities in a consortium) must mee