Here is the organized summary of the Invitation to Bid for External Audit Services from VIS Ethiopia and Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB).
📋 VIS Ethiopia & SDB: Invitation to Bid for External Audit Services
📌 Assignment Overview
| Client |
VIS (Volontariato Internazionale Per Lo Sviluppo) Ethiopia and Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) |
| Service Required |
Expenditure Verification Report on project financial administration and statements funded by donor grants (Austrian Development Agency – ADA). |
| Standard |
In accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and the ADA Guidelines for Expenditure Verification. |
| Objective |
To provide reasonable assurance that financial statements are free from material misstatement. |
📅 Deadline and Submission
| Action |
Date |
Time |
| Proposal Submission Deadline |
December 10, 2025 |
5:00 PM (EAT) |
| Proposal Validity |
Must be valid for 30 days from the submission deadline. |
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| TOR Collection |
Can be received starting now from the VIS Ethiopia Office. |
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💼 Requirements for the Auditor
The Auditor must meet the following criteria:
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Professional Status: Must meet at least one of the conditions related to membership in the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) or registration as a statutory auditor in an EU member state or third country public oversight register.
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Independence: Must not have been involved in the operation’s accounting, or worked as a tax/business consultant, and must not be personally connected to the organization being audited.
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Expertise: Must employ staff with appropriate professional qualifications and suitable experience with:
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IFAC standards.
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Verifying financial information of projects comparable in size and complexity.
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Sufficient knowledge of relevant laws and regulations in the countries concerned (company law, taxation, social security, labor regulations, accounting, and reporting).
📝 Proposal Content
The offer should include the following:
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Description of planned audit implementation.
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Schedule of activities.
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Auditor’s fees (clearly outlining VAT if applicable).
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Auditor’s CV and/or company profile.
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Confirmation that the auditor will carry out the audit in accordance with the Terms of Reference (ToR).
📊 Selection Criteria
The best offer will be selected based on a weighted system:
📍 Submission and Contact Information
Proposals (hard copy) and TOR collection are at the following address:
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Office: VIS Ethiopia Office, Attn: Finance Department
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Address: Kirkos Sub city, Woreda 02, House no: 360, Chilalo Building, third floor, Gabon St, around Global Hotel, Addis Ababa.
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P.O. Box: 531
Electronic Submission (Email):
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Omar Fakkar: admin.ethiopia@volint.it
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Elibat Ashenafi: finance.addis@volint.it
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Daniel Tamirat: logistics.addis@volint.it
Clarifications/Questions: Must be submitted in writing via email to Omar Fakkar (admin.ethiopia@volint.it), Elibat Ashenafi (finance.addis@volint.it), and Sara De Nardi (s.denardi@volint.it).
