TLMIE therefore seeks to engage an independent, qualified multidisciplinary consultant, consulting firm or consortium to assess the strategic rationale, feasibility, organizational readiness, risks, opportunities and potential pathways for such a transition

CONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITY

Consultant/Consulting Firm for INGO-to-Local NGO Strategic Option, Feasibility and Transition Readiness Assessment

The Leprosy Mission International – Ethiopia (TLMIE)
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Mekanissa Kore
Type of Contract: Short-Term Consultancy
Expected Assignment Period: Approximately 8–10 weeks
Application Deadline: October 23, 2026

About TLMIE

The Leprosy Mission International – Ethiopia (TLMIE) is a Christian organization committed to achieving Zero Leprosy, reducing disability, promoting disability inclusion, and restoring dignity to persons affected by leprosy and other marginalized communities. TLMIE works in close partnership with government institutions, civil society organizations, organizations of persons with disabilities, research institutions, communities and other development partners across Ethiopia.

As part of its long-term sustainability and localization strategy, TLMIE is considering a possible transition from its current International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) model to a locally registered Ethiopian organization. TLMIE therefore seeks to engage an independent, qualified multidisciplinary consultant, consulting firm or consortium to assess the strategic rationale, feasibility, organizational readiness, risks, opportunities and potential pathways for such a transition

Purpose of the Consultancy

The consultancy will provide an independent and evidence-based assessment to support informed decision-making by TLMIE and The Leprosy Mission International (TLMI) leadership and governance bodies.

The assessment will consider viable organizational options and their implications for legal and regulatory compliance, governance, financial sustainability, donor eligibility and funding continuity, assets and liabilities, contracts and grants, human resources, programs, partnerships, safeguarding, MEAL, systems, data and business continuity.

The assessment will not predetermine that a transition should take place. The consultant will independently assess whether transition is feasible and appropriate, the conditions required for success, alternative options, and the risks and resources involved.

Key Areas of the Assignment

The selected consultant/team will be expected to:

• Assess the strategic rationale, feasibility and organizational readiness for a potential INGO-to-Local NGO transition and compare viable organizational models and pathways.
• Review relevant Ethiopian legal, regulatory, tax and governance requirements, including implications for the future institutional relationship between TLMIE and TLMI.
• Assess implications for assets, liabilities, contracts, grants, intellectual property, donor eligibility, funding continuity and financial sustainability.
• Assess HR and employment, organizational capacity, programs, partnerships, safeguarding, MEAL, information systems, data and business continuity implications.
• Benchmark relevant INGO-to-Local NGO transitions, localization experiences and good practices.
• Develop an integrated risk register, transition-readiness framework, decision gates and, where warranted, a practical and costed transition roadmap.
• Present and validate findings with TLMIE and TLMI leadership and relevant stakeholders while maintaining independent professional judgment.

Expected Deliverables

Key deliverables will include:

• Inception report, methodology, analytical framework and work plan.
• Strategic Options, Feasibility and Readiness Assessment.
• Legal, Governance, Asset/Liability, Donor/Financial and HR Due-Diligence Assessment.
• Program, Partnership, Safeguarding and Business-Continuity Assessment.
• Integrated Risk Register, Readiness Framework/Scorecard and Decision-Gate Framework.
• Costed transition roadmap, where transition is considered feasible and appropriate.
• Final integrated assessment and Executive Decision Paper, including presentation of key findings to TLMIE/TLMI leadership and relevant governance bodies.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Master’s degree or higher in Law, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Public Administration, International Development, Management, Sociology or a related field.
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in organizational assessment, institutional development, governance, NGO localization, legal-entity transition, organizational restructuring or comparable institutional transformation.
• Demonstrated experience in NGO transition, localization, organizational restructuring or institutional strengthening.
• Strong understanding of Ethiopian CSO legislation, regulations and the civil society operating environment.
• Multidisciplinary expertise covering governance, NGO finance and donor compliance, HR/employment, asset/liability and contractual due diligence, and safeguarding.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Amharic.
• Applications from multidisciplinary consulting firms, teams or consortiums with complementary expertise are encouraged.

How to Apply

Interested consultants or consulting firms should submit their applications in a sealed envelope containing:

1. Technical Proposal, including proposed methodology and work plan.
2. Financial Proposal, including professional fees and applicable costs.
3. Proposed team composition, roles and responsibilities, and updated CVs of key experts, including evidence of Ethiopian legal/regulatory expertise.
4. Brief descriptions of at least two comparable assignments, including client, scope, year and role performed.
5. At least three professional references with contact details.

The sealed envelope should be clearly marked:

“Consultancy – INGO-to-LNGO Strategic Option, Feasibility and Transition Readiness Assessment”

Both TOR collection and applications submission should be in person:

The Leprosy Mission International – Ethiopia (TLMIE)
Nifas Silk Lafto Sub-City, Woreda 02
Mekanissa Kore Square, towards ALERT Hospital
BWTC Building, 2nd Floor, Room No. 202

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Monday to Friday, working hours

Application Deadline: October 23, 2026

Phone number: +251929950522

Late submissions may not be considered.

Selection Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Understanding of the assignment and quality of methodology.
• Relevant experience in organizational transition, localization and institutional assessment.
• Strength and multidisciplinary composition of the proposed team.
• Ethiopian legal and regulatory expertise.
• Quality and feasibility of the proposed work plan.
• Relevant previous assignments and professional references.
• Financial proposal and value for money.

Shortlisted applicants may be invited for an interview or presentation.

Safeguarding

TLMIE has a zero-tolerance approach to serious misconduct and will not tolerate violence, abuse, harassment, exploitation, bullying or any conduct that may cause harm to children, young people or adults. The selected consultant/team will be required to comply with applicable TLMIE safeguarding policies, standards and codes of conduct.