Project Audit Services – QADER BMZ Project-West Bank and Gaza

CBM is seeking to recruit an auditor to perform an audit of the funds received and payments made by QADER for Community Development under the project “West bank- strengthening resilience and access to inclusive rehabilitation and protection services in marginalised areas in oPt”. QADER for Community Development has received funds from CBM to implement this project. The funds transferred to QADER are co-financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

The objective of this audit is:

• To express an opinion on the project financial statement for the following reporting period:
• Annual audits for the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028, and
• a final audit, covering the entire duration of the project (01/11/2025-31/01/2029). The different audits are subject of a framework contract.
• To issue reports as stipulated in Section 7 in the linked ToR.

The Auditor confirms meeting at least one of the following conditions and provides written proof (CERTIFICATE):

• The Auditor is a member of a national/international accounting or auditing body or institution which in turn is a member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC).
• The Auditor is a member of a national/international accounting or auditing body or institution. Although this organisation is not member of the IFAC, the Auditor commits to undertake this expenditure audit in accordance with the IFAC standards and ethics.

A confirmation of the German Embassy or a recognised national/international institution (e.g. Chamber of Commerce or official Association of Auditors) is required in order to prove the qualification of the Auditor.

Qualifications

The Auditor has appropriate professional qualifications and suitable experience with IFAC standards and in verifying financial information of projects comparable in size and complexity to the project subject to this audit. In addition, the Auditor should

• have experience with projects related to development cooperation funded by national and/or international donors and institutions.
• hold a relevant university degree or professional qualification. S/he should have at least 6 years of experience as a professional Auditor or accountant in public audit practice including relevant managerial experience of leading audit teams.