INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT - INTERNAL AUDITOR (IA)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT)

Country: Ethiopia

Name of Project: The Building Institutions and Systems to Harness and Realize Agenda (BIASHARA) 2063 Project

Grant No: P180117

Assignment Title: Individual Consultant – Internal Auditor (IA)

Reference No. ET-AUC-549624-CS-INDV

The African Union Commission has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of The Building Institutions and Systems to Harness and Realize Agenda (BIASHARA) 2063 Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include providing objective assurance to the World Bank Group through the African Union Commission Office of Internal Oversight that: the governance processes, financial management and procurement processes comply with requirements; and that project procedures and internal controls are adequate and effective to mitigate current and emerging risks and fraud. Specific tasks include: Identify the strategic, operational, financial as well as compliance risks and ensure adequate reporting so that the risks are well mitigated or well managed. Conduct audits and investigate possible fraudulent behavior and communicate findings and recommend appropriate action to the Office of Internal Oversight Directorate and World Bank Group. Assess the significance of the organization’s risks and the effectiveness of risk management efforts, communicate these to management and develop recommendations to improve risk management. Conduct independent and objective assessments of the project’s operational, internal controls, and compliance process and ensure accuracy and transparency with established policies and procedures. Evaluate internal control efficiency and effectiveness and provide management assurance that the controls in place are adequate to respond to the risks that threaten the projects. Also examine operations to determine whether they are efficient and effective Ensure financial transactions’ accuracy and examine the reliability and integrity of financial and operational information. Track implementation of audit recommendations, report unresolved control weaknesses; and monitor corrective actions. Evaluate the procedures used to safeguard project assets from theft, fire, illegal activities, or other types of loss and make recommendations for enhanced protection. Prepare audit reports according to the procedures of the Office of Internal Oversight Interact with all Office of Internal Oversight staff to inform the scope of the assignment to be embarked on, and report the outcomes to the Office Of Internal Oversight Directorate. Carry out any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are attached to this Request for Expression of Interest. The African Union Commission now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: Academic qualifications