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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
(RFP)
Consultancy Service
for Micro Insurance Feasibility & Market Assessment
Client: Digaf
Microcredit Provider S.C.
Issuing Office:
CEO Office
Issue Date: May
14, 2026
Submission Deadline:
May 25, 2026
1. Background
Digaf Microcredit Provider S.C. is
a licensed microfinance institution operating in Ethiopia with a strategic focus
on expanding inclusive financial services through technology-enabled delivery models.
As part of its long-term growth strategy,
Digaf intends to assess the commercial viability, market opportunity, operational
readiness, and strategic feasibility of establishing a standalone Micro Insurance
business in Ethiopia.
Considering that the National Bank
of Ethiopia (NBE) has already issued regulatory directives governing insurance and
Micro Insurance operations, Digaf's primary objective is not merely regulatory interpretation,
but rather a practical assessment of whether establishing a Micro Insurance business
is strategically viable, commercially sustainable, operationally feasible, and institutionally
scalable within the Ethiopian market context.
To support this initiative, Digaf
seeks to engage a qualified individual consultant, consulting firm, or consortium
with strong expertise in insurance market development, financial sector feasibility
studies, business model design, and Ethiopian financial sector operations.
2. Objective of the Assignment
The objective of this consultancy
is to provide Digaf with a comprehensive and practical feasibility assessment of
establishing a standalone licensed Micro Insurance business in Ethiopia, including:
-Market opportunity assessment
-Business model viability analysis
-Product opportunity analysis
-Strategic positioning recommendations
-Operational and institutional readiness
assessment
-Financial sustainability considerations
-Regulatory fit assessment
-Recommended implementation pathway
and phased roadmap
The assignment should enable Digaf's
Board and Management to make an informed strategic decision regarding entry into
the Micro Insurance sector.
3. Scope of Work
The selected consultant will be expected
to undertake, at minimum, the following:
3.1 Market Feasibility & Industry
Assessment
-Assess the current Micro Insurance
landscape in Ethiopia
-Analyze market size, penetration
gaps, and growth potential
-Identify underserved customer segments
and market opportunities
-Assess customer demand drivers and
adoption barriers
-Benchmark relevant local and regional
Micro Insurance models
-Evaluate competitive landscape and
positioning opportunities
3.2 Product & Business Model Assessment
-Identify viable Micro Insurance product
categories under current regulations
-Recommend high-potential initial
product lines for Digaf
-Provide high-level product structuring
guidance
-Assess distribution model options
(digital, embedded finance, agent- based, employer-based, partnerships, etc.)
-Evaluate strategic alignment with
Digaf's existing digital lending ecosystem
-Assess potential cross-selling and
ecosystem integration opportunities
3.3 Financial & Commercial Viability
Assessment
-Assess startup and operational cost
considerations
-Provide high-level business case
analysis
-Evaluate revenue potential and sustainability
considerations
-Assess capital and solvency implications
at a strategic level
-Identify major financial success
factors and constraints
-Evaluate scalability potential and
phased growth scenarios
3.4 Operational & Institutional
Readiness
-Assess operational model requirements
-Identify technology and digital infrastructure
considerations
-Evaluate organizational and human
resource requirements
-Identify strategic partnerships and
ecosystem dependencies
-Assess implementation complexity
and operational readiness gaps
3.5 Regulatory & Licensing Assessment
-Provide a practical assessment of
key regulatory requirements under applicable NBE directives
-Identify licensing pathways and major
compliance obligations
-Highlight key regulatory considerations
affecting business viability
-Identify major compliance risks and
implementation implications
Note: Detailed legal interpretation
of directives is not the primary focus of the assignment, as core regulatory requirements
are already publicly available through NBE directives.
3.6 Risk Assessment
-Identify key strategic, operational,
market, financial, and regulatory risks
-Assess critical feasibility constraints
-Recommend practical mitigation measures
-Highlight key success conditions
required for market entry
4. Expected Deliverables
-The consultant is expected to deliver
the following within the assignment period:
-Micro Insurance Market & Feasibility
Assessment Report
-Business Model & Strategic Positioning
Assessment
-Operational Readiness & Implementation
Considerations Report
-Key Risks, Constraints & Mitigation
Recommendations
-Preliminary Roadmap & Phased
Implementation Timeline
-Board-Level Executive Summary Presentation
-All deliverables must be clear, practical,
actionable, and suitable for Board-level strategic decision-making.
5. Duration of the Assignment
The assignment is expected to be completed
within two (2) weeks from the date of contract signing.
6. Consultant Qualification Requirements
Interested firms/consultants must
demonstrate:
-Proven experience in insurance, Micro
Insurance, fintech, or financial sector advisory
-Experience conducting feasibility
studies and market assessments
-Strong understanding of Ethiopian
financial sector operations
-Familiarity with insurance and Micro
Insurance regulatory environments
-Experience in financial services
business model design and institutional structuring
-Strategic advisory experience for
financial institutions
-Multidisciplinary capability covering
financial, operational, market, and regulatory expertise
7. Proposal Submission Requirements
Interested bidders are required to
submit:
A. Technical Proposal
Including:
-Understanding of the assignment
-Proposed methodology and approach
-Market assessment framework
-Work plan and timeline
-Team composition and qualifications
-Relevant experience and references
B. Financial Proposal
Including:
-Detailed professional fee breakdown
-Applicable taxes
-Any reimbursable expenses (if applicable)
8. Evaluation Criteria
-Proposals will be evaluated based
on:
-Technical quality and methodology
-Understanding of the Micro Insurance
market
-Relevant experience and expertise
-Practical feasibility assessment
capability
-Team composition and qualifications
-Financial competitiveness
9. Submission Instructions
Interested consultants/firms should
submit both Technical and Financial Proposals electronically in PDF format no later
than May 25, 2026.
Submissions should be sent to: abigya.mesfin@digafcredit.com
Digaf Microcredit Provider S.C.
CEO Office
10. Rights Reserved
Digaf Microcredit Provider S.C. reserves
the right to accept or reject any proposal, wholly or partially, and to cancel the
RFP process at any stage without assigning any reason thereof.