FC Africa invites proposals for technical advisory services related to the Omo Valley agricultural development plan.

 Call for Proposals

Technical Advisory Services for the Omo Valley Agricultural and Agro-Industrial Development Plan

1. Background

The Omo Valley development initiative aims to unlock the agricultural and agro- industrial potential of the Omo Valley. The initiative focuses on informing the development of a large-scale, integrated land use and investment framework for approximately 175,000 hectares of land, building on existing infrastructure and prior development efforts in the region.

Despite significant natural resource potential, much of the land remains underutilized. A structured and evidence-based approach is therefore required to guide future development. This includes understanding land suitability, infrastructure capacity, market opportunities, and environmental and social considerations to ensure that development is both viable and sustainable.

To support this process, a series of interrelated technical assessments are being commissioned. The outputs of these assignments will collectively inform development planning, investment prioritization, and implementation sequencing. These assignments are designed to be interdependent, with outputs from each ToR informing subsequent analyses and contributing to a coherent overall development framework.

2. Scope of Assignments

FC Africa invites qualified consulting firms, individual consultants, or teams of consultants to submit proposals for the following Terms of Reference (ToRs):

ToR 1: Agro-Ecological Assessment

This assignment will provide a comprehensive analysis of the agro-ecological characteristics of the area. It will include soil analysis, climate assessment, water availability, and land classification to determine suitability for different crop and livestock systems.

The assignment will also define viable land use options, assess productivity potential, and generate spatial outputs and datasets to guide subsequent infrastructure planning and investment decisions.

TOR 2: Infrastructure Baseline and Needs Assessment

This assignment will establish a detailed understanding of existing infrastructure systems and their capacity to support large-scale development. It will assess irrigation systems, water resources, road networks, logistics, energy access, and mechanization feasibility.

The consultant will identify key constraints, capacity gaps, and bottlenecks, and define the infrastructure investments and upgrades required to enable optimal land utilization. The analysis will be aligned with emerging land use options and development priorities.

TOR 3: Environmental and Social Assessment and Risk Mapping

This assignment will assess environmental and social conditions across the project area and identify potential risks associated with proposed development scenarios. It will include environmental baseline analysis, social mapping, and identification of potential impacts on natural resources and local communities.

The consultant will map environmentally sensitive areas and social risk zones, and develop practical mitigation measures and management frameworks aligned with national regulations and relevant international standards.

TOR 4: Investment Strategy, Business Case Development, and Integrated Development Plan

This assignment will translate technical findings into a structured and actionable development framework. It will identify and prioritize investment opportunities across agricultural and agro-industrial value chains, assess market demand and value chains, and conduct indicative financial and economic analysis.

Building on this, the assignment will develop a comprehensive investment strategy and business case, and consolidate all technical inputs into an integrated development plan. This will include land use planning, development phasing, investment prioritization, and a clear implementation roadmap with sequencing, milestones, and institutional considerations.

3. Submission Information

Interested consultants or teams of consultants may access the full Terms of Reference and submission details via the link below.

Each ToR contains its own specific submission requirements, timelines, and deadlines, which must be followed accordingly.

The full Terms of Reference (ToRs) can be requested via email at bids2@fcafrica.com or accessed through the following link: https://fcafrica.com/omo-valley-technical-advisory-services/  

Tender details

• Deadline: 2026-04-23
• Bid closing time: 17:00
• Bid opening: 2026-04-23 17:00
• Bid opening (note): No Specific Opening Date and Time
• Region: Addis Ababa
• Publishing entity: FC Africa
• Published: Apr 05, 2026
• Posted at: 2026-04-06T15:18:51.000Z