UNICEF Ethiopia wishes to provide the following clarifications regarding LRFP-2026-9203256

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Questions

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Financial Proposal Validity and Inflation- Section 3.1 (Validity Period) :-  Does the 120-day validity period apply to our Financial Proposal (prices), and is there any provision for adjusting rates due to inflation during the contract period?

The financial proposal validity date and other terms and conditions have already been mentioned in the bid document

2

Production Methodology: Native Content vs. Translation :- For the 50 radio talk shows required in five local languages, does UNICEF expect original productions conducted natively in each language with local guests, or is it acceptable to produce a single show and dub/voice-over it into the other four languages?

For a radio talk show, 50 episodes should be produced in the five local languages. No dub/voice from one language to the other. Because the context and drivers of girls and children with disabilities vary across regions of Ethiopia.

3

Broadcasting deliverable - is the consultant expected to include the actual cost of airtime/media buying in the financial proposal, or is the responsibility limited to scheduling and distributing content to stations with existing UNICEF contracts? 

The assignment includes both production and broadcasting

4

What is the expected 'on-air' duration for the broadcasting phase? Should the financial proposal be based on a continuous 12-month broadcast cycle or a specific seasonal 'Back to Learning' window (Project Period). 

The radio spot should be 45 seconds, while the radio talk show should air every fortnight for 18 months. However, the radio spot will be intensified during the back-to-learning campaign (August to the first week of October) at pick time and at least three times a week.

5

Could you specify the expected production quality for TV and Digital assets? (are you looking for 2D/3D animation, live-action scripted dramas with professional actors, or motion graphic infographics? 

The assignment does not include TV and digital assets. It is a radio talk show, radio spots, and poster preparation.

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Regarding the 'Improved Learning Outcomes' pillar, who is the primary target audience? Teachers, parents, or students? Also, what is the specific behavioral change (Call to Action) we are expected to promote for this pillar? 

Please refer to the TOR under methodology. It specifies targets/audiences, communication objectives, a key area of focus and techniques/products.

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Is the scope of work strictly limited to mass media (Radio) production and broadcasting? or should the proposal also include ground-level community mobilization in the priority woredas? 

Yes. The assignment does not include community engagement. It’s limited to production and broadcasting.

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Eligibility: Could you please confirm whether international NGOs (INGOs) are eligible to apply, or if this opportunity is limited to companies, creative agencies, or media houses?

It’s limited to creative agencies and media houses. The assignment is about buying services, not program implementation with INGOs.

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Business License Requirement: Would an NGO registration certificate and operational permit be accepted in lieu of a business license?

No, UNICEF has a different modality of engagement for NGOs. This assignment is solely for registered business firms such as creative agencies and media houses.

10

Local Bidder Status: Would an INGO registered and operating in Ethiopia be considered a local bidder?

Same as above

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Payment Terms: We would appreciate clarification on the early payment discount terms, as well as confirmation of the payment structure outlined in Part IV, Section 1.2.

There is no early payment discount. All the payments will be attached to deliverables.