Call for Consultancy Service

General Information

• Location: Addis Ababa and Gambella, Ethiopia
• Duration: February – April 2026
• Target Sample: 400 Households
• Reporting To: Project Manager
• Contract Type: Short-Term Consultancy
• Engagement: Direct contract with EFFR

About the Organization

Ethio-Friends Foundation for Refugees (EFFR) was established in 2022 and registered on January 13, 2023, as the first legally registered Refugee-Led Organization (RLO) in Ethiopia. The foundation serves as a humanitarian and rights-based response to support the more than 1.1 million refugees and asylum seekers currently in Ethiopia.

EFFR is committed to promoting human rights and advocacy, providing sustainable livelihoods, offering Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), and achieving gender equality while addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The foundation serves as a voice for refugees and host communities facing severe challenges due to protracted crises and declining global funding.

EFFR works alongside major national and international stakeholders, including the Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS), UNHCR, Inkomoko, DRC, JRS, Oxfam GB, Refugee Self Reliance Initiative (RSRI), the Hilton Foundation, and various UN agencies and non-governmental organizations.

Project Background

EFFR is implementing an eCommerce Project to assess household-level digital access, consumer behavior, and socio-economic factors influencing eCommerce adoption. A field survey of 400 households will be conducted across Addis Ababa and Gambella to generate robust evidence.

The survey will provide critical insights to guide programmatic interventions, policy recommendations, and strategies to strengthen digital inclusion and economic participation.

Purpose of the Assignment

The consultant will be directly contracted by EFFR to plan, conduct, and complete the household survey.