Framework Agreement for Financial Service Providers (FSPs) for Cash Distribution & Payments in Ethiopia
GOAL Ethiopia is inviting proposals from registered Financial Service Providers (FSPs) to enter into a 3-year framework agreement for cash disbursement services. The provider will manage cash transfers to program beneficiaries (via direct bank transfer, over-the-counter cash, mobile money, or vouchers) and facilitate payments for workshop and training participants across various regions of Ethiopia, including remote areas.
- Client
- GOAL Ethiopia
- Closing
- 23 Nov 2026 · 16:303 years contract
- Location
- Ethiopia
- Published
- 14 Nov 2026
Ideal bidder
The ideal bidder is a well-established, licensed bank, microfinance institution, or mobile financial service provider in Ethiopia with an extensive network of branches, agents, and liquidity arrangements nationwide. The bidder should have proven experience managing large-scale humanitarian cash transfers for international non-governmental organisations, robust digital payment infrastructure, strong AML/KYC processes, and high operational reliability in remote regions.
Sign up and see plans →Do you qualify? 4 requirements found
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Regulatory compliance licence Hold all required financial sector licences and legal authorisations to operate in EthiopiaMandatory
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Transaction processing capacity Demonstrate financial, systems, and staffing capacity for concurrent high-volume cash distributionsMandatory
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Liquidity and branch network coverage Provide network map and evidence of liquidity capacity in target operational and remote regionsMandatory
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AML and CFT compliance Comply with applicable financial sector anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing standardsMandatory
Documents you must submit
Forms to fill in
- Technical Proposal
- Financial Proposal / Rate Card
- Implementation Plan and Mobilisation Schedule
Proof to include
- Regulatory Operating Licence / Authorisation
- Branch, Agent and Network Coverage Map
Evaluation criteria
Technical evaluation based on licence and regulatory compliance, geographic network and payout coverage, technical and operational capacity, transaction processing throughput, data security and incident handling, reporting capabilities, and financial proposal (fee structure per payment modality).
Tender documents · 1 file
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