This organized summary outlines the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 2025 Annual Financial Audit of the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) Ethiopia Country Office.
🏛️ Organization Background
The IFDC is a U.S.-based nonprofit Public International Organization dedicated to soil health, food security, and sustainable agricultural solutions through innovative research and market systems development.
🎯 Audit Objectives
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Independent Opinion: Provide an accurate assessment of the fairness of IFDC Ethiopia’s financial statements.
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Compliance: Ensure adherence to International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and Ethiopian regulatory requirements.
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Internal Controls: Evaluate the effectiveness of risk management and internal financial processes.
📅 Key Timeline (2026)
| Milestone |
Date |
| Proposal Submission Deadline |
05 January 2026 |
| Tentative Audit Start Date |
09 February 2026 |
| Draft Report Submission |
25 February 2026 |
| Final Report & Presentation |
10 March 2026 |
| Audit & Risk Committee Presentation |
15 March 2026 |
📋 Submission Requirements
Interested firms must be classified as Tier 1 or Tier 2 and submit their proposals in a sealed envelope (and soft copy via email) including:
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Firm Profile: Detailed experience auditing International NGOs (INGOs).
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Key Personnel: Profiles of the specific team members conducting the audit.
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Methodology: A detailed approach to the audit process.
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Financials: Fee structure in ETB (including taxes) and proposed timeline.
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Legal Docs: Registration certificate, renewed business license, TIN, and VAT registration.
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References: Proof of similar work with other organizations.
⚖️ Evaluation & Payment Terms
Evaluation Criteria:
Payment Schedule:
📍 Contact & Submission Location