Office Supplies Providers (Only an Organization Can Apply)
Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA)About This Role
This is not a typical job application but a call for organizations to register as pre-qualified vendors supplying office materials to a respected women’s rights network. The role suits established businesses or cooperatives that can reliably deliver stationery, printing supplies, and other standard office consumables to NEWA’s Addis Ababa office. As NEWA coordinates over 50 member associations, suppliers should expect consistent but varied order volumes tied to program activities and advocacy events.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The organization must demonstrate at least 1–3 years of active business operation, implying NEWA seeks vendors with proven reliability rather than start-ups. Registration with Ethiopian authorities and a tax identification number are essential, reflecting the formal procurement procedures of a donor-funded NGO. The call likely prioritizes businesses that can show past supply contracts or references from similar organizations, indicating the need for track record over price alone.
How to Approach This Application
Emphasize your ability to maintain consistent stock levels and meet delivery deadlines, as NEWA’s operational efficiency depends on timely supplies. Provide clear documentation of your business registration, tax compliance, and at least two references from past clients—preferably NGOs or women-focused organizations. Highlight any experience supplying diverse items like notebooks, toner cartridges, or envelopes, as the network may require bulk orders for member events.
Who This Role Suits
This opportunity is best for established small to medium suppliers with NGO experience, and competition is moderate given the growing vendor base in Addis Ababa’s development sector.
Background
The Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA) is a non-partisan, not-for-profit, non-governmental national network established in 2003. NEWA brings together over 50 member associations/ organizations collectively working to advance gender equality and women’s rights across Ethiopia.
NEWA’s advocacy, networking, and operational interventions refer to its efforts in influencing policies and decision-making processes, strengthening collaboration among member organizations and stakeholders, and implementing programs and activities that promote gender equality and women’s rights.
To strengthen operational efficiency and ensure timely, high-quality service delivery, NEWA is establishing a comprehensive vendor database of pre-qualified service providers.
Call for Expression of Interest
NEWA hereby invites qualified, competent, legally registered and licensed vendors to submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) for their inclusion in its vendor roster. Vendors may apply for one or multiple categories.
Service Categories and Specific Requirements
1. Office Supplies Providers
Vendors under this category are expected to supply high-quality office materials on demand.
Scope of Services:
- Supply of general office stationery (paper, pens, files, folders, notebooks, etc.)
- Supply of printer consumables (ink, toner, cartridges)
- Delivery services to designated locations, and
- Ability to handle bulk and urgent orders
Specific Requirements:
- Proven experience in supplying office materials to NGOs/companies,
- Capacity to ensure consistent stock availability,
- Competitive pricing and timely delivery system,
Eligibility (Applicable to All Categories)
- The service providers need to ensure trustworthy and credible by their clients.
- Be time and quality conscious,
- Respectful to the client, and with professionalism
- Aware of value for money,
- Comply to the laws of the land, and those of the contract agreements entered,
Administrative criteria
- Valid and renewed trade/business license for 2018 E.C / 2026 G.C, and to be renewed as per the law,
- TIN and VAT registration certificates,
- Renewed professional license, supply providerMinimum 2–3 years of relevant experience,
- Proven track record and references
Required Documents
- Company profile, and
- Brief proposal outlining services, coverage, and capacity, with
- Renewed business/trade license,
- TIN and VAT certificates,
- Portfolio of relevant work, and
- At least 2 related/relevant references,
How To Apply
Interested vendors should submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) through
Submission Options:
Hard copy in sealed envelope
Soft copy via email ([email protected]).
Envelope Labeling:
“EOI for Vendor Registration – [Service Category], Bidder Name, Address, Stamp & Signature”
Submission Deadline
Applications must be submitted within 5 working days from the date of announcement. Late submissions will not be considered.
Important Notes
Only shortlisted vendors will be contacted,
This EOI does not constitute a contract award, and
NEWA reserves the right to accept or reject any application
Address
NETWORK OF ETHIOPIAN WOMEN’S ASSOCIATIONS (NEWA)
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Infront of Gibson Academy Kebele 24
P.O. Box: 19375
Phone: +251 952048277
Email: [email protected].
Website: www.newaethiopia.org
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