Request for Proposal (RFP) Submission

About Testi Trading PLC

Testi Trading PLC is a leading Ethiopian specialty coffee exporter with expanding operations across the country. To strengthen its organizational systems and ensure compliance with international standards, the company seeks qualified consultants to develop comprehensive Human Resource Manual, Financial Manual, and Operational Manual.

Objectives

The primary objectives of this engagement are:

• Human Resource Manual: Establish clear policies and procedures for recruitment, performance management, training, compensation, employee relations, and other related HR issues with detailed outlined policies and procedures
• Financial Manual: Develop standardized financial systems covering budgeting, accounting, reporting, internal controls, and compliance with Ethiopian and international standards, together with packaged software that enables an easy, transparent, efficient, and effective financial system
• Operational Manual: Formalize workflows, standard operating procedures (SOPs), logistics, warehouse management, and traceability systems to enhance efficiency and accountability throughout all departments and company business operations

Scope of Work

The consultant is expected to:

• Conduct a needs assessment and stakeholder consultations
• Draft manuals aligned with Ethiopian labor laws, financial regulations, and international best practices
• Integrate compliance frameworks for specialty coffee export and related sectors
• Provide training and orientation sessions for staff on the use of manuals
• Deliver final manuals in both digital and print-ready formats

Deliverables

• Draft and final versions of HR, Financial, and Operational Manuals
• Training materials and facilitation sessions
• Implementation roadmap for adoption of manuals