Request for Proposals (RFP) – External Audit Services

CBM Uganda invites proposals from qualified audit firms for the provision of external audit services for the BMZ co-financed project titled “Improving livelihoods and securing the rights of women and girls with disabilities in Amolatar and Kaberamaido, Uganda.”

The audit will cover annual and final audits for the period 2026–2030, in line with BMZ and CBM audit requirements.

The objective of the audit is to enable the Auditor to express an opinion on whether the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the project and whether funds were utilised in accordance with the project contract and BMZ regulations.

Scope of Work

The Auditor will conduct:

• Annual audits for the years 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
• A final audit covering the full implementation period from 01.10.2026 to 31.03.2030.

The audits will assess:

• Compliance with BMZ and CBM financial management and reporting standards.
• Proper use of project funds in line with approved budgets and financing plans.
• Adequacy of internal controls and adherence to national laws.
• Accuracy of project financial statements, ensuring all transactions are supported by valid documentation.
• Procurement and contract compliance, including staff and consultant contracts.
• Verification of assets, equipment and inventory procured under the project.
• Physical inspection of project activities and sites, as necessary.

The Auditor will also prepare a Management Letter with observations, recommendations and management responses.

Eligibility and Qualifications

Audit firms must:

• Be members of a national or international accounting body recognised by IFAC.
• Demonstrate at least 6 years of professional experience in auditing donor-funded development projects.
• Have proven experience auditing BMZ, EU or similar international donor projects.
• Employ qualified and experienced personnel with strong knowledge of IFAC auditing standards and ethics.

Proposal Requirements

Interested firms should submit:

• Technical proposal outlining audit methodology, understanding of the ToR and work plan.
• Financial proposal in UGX (VAT inclusive).
• Company profile and registration documents.
• CVs of key audit staff.
• Evidence of relevant experience and references from similar assignments.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Technical expertise and compliance with the ToR.
• Relevant experience in similar donor-funded project audits.
• Team composition and qualifications.
• Value for money and clarity of the financial proposal.
• Demonstrated independence, ethics and capacity to meet timelines.

Terms & Conditions

• Proposals must be in English and submitted electronically by the deadline.
• CBM reserves the right to reject incomplete or non-compliant proposals.
• All submitted documents become the property of CBM Uganda.
• Proposals must remain valid for 30 days after the submission deadline.

CBM encourages applications from firms employing persons with disabilities or promoting disability inclusion.

How to apply

Interested and qualified audit firms are invited to submit their technical and financial proposals, together with all required supporting documents, to info.uganda@cbm.org by 4 December 2026.

Email subject: RFP – BMZ Project External Audit 2026–2030

For full details on the assignment and submission requirements, please refer to the [Terms of Reference](https://reliefweb.int/https://www.cbm.org/tenders-and-consultancies.html).

We look forward to receiving your proposals!