Tender for the Provision of External Audit Services

Our Profile

People in Need is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded on the ideals of humanity, freedom, equality and solidarity.

People in Need was established in 1992 by a group of Czech war correspondents, journalists and activists and has grown to become one of the largest non-profit organization in Central and Eastern Europe.

Throughout our 30 years of existence, People in Need continues to engage in humanitarian aid, development cooperation, education and social inclusion.

We have been operating in Ethiopia since 2003, working in Five regions; Oromia, South Ethiopia, Central Ethiopia, Sidama and Tigray in different multi sectoral projects in the areas of development and emergency response.

People in Need, from the very start of its operations in Ethiopia, has focused on projects in five main areas of interest: Education, Agriculture, Climate and Environment, Water and Social protection.

We are part of Alliance 2015, (https://www.alliance2015.org/ a strategic network of seven European non-governmental organizations engaged in humanitarian aid and development projects. This collaboration increases effectiveness, both in working in the target countries and in campaigns change to advocacy aimed at influencing the attitudes and policies of politicians and general public opinion and awareness in Europe.

People in Need (PIN) – Ethiopia invites eligible and qualified bidders to participate in the tender for the provision of External Audit Services, as specified in the tender documents.

PIN invites licensed and legally registered audit firms in Ethiopia to submit proposals for the external audit of PIN’s financial statements for the year ending 31 December 2026, with an option for three additional years.

Interested firms must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Valid legal registration and operating license in Ethiopia, including valid business license/commercial registration and TIN/VAT certificates.
• Valid AABE audit firm registration and renewed practicing license.
• Auditor must be duly licensed to practice as a public auditor in accordance with applicable Ethiopian requirements, including Directive No. 1096/2017.
• At least 3–5 years of external audit experience, preferably with NGOs/INGOs.
• Demonstrated experience auditing at least two NGOs/INGOs during the last three years, with client references and supporting evidence.
• Demonstrated IPSAS audit experience.
• Proposed audit team should include an Audit Manager/Lead with ACCA/CPA certification and relevant NGO/INGO audit experience.
• Ability to conduct the audit in accordance with IPSAS, applicable Ethiopian laws/regulations, and donor requirements.
• Submit all required Annexes A–E, duly completed, signed and stamped. Failure to submit the mandatory documents will result in automatic disqualification.
• Under Directive No. 1096/2017, the auditor must be duly licensed to practice as a public auditor to be eligible to participate in this procurement process.
• Submit the technical and financial proposal in ETB within the stated deadline.

Key Bid Information

• Audit period: Financial year ending 31 December 2026
• Estimated documentation: Approximately 90–100 box files
• Technical evaluation: 60%
• Financial evaluation: 40%
• Proposal submission deadline: 7 October 2026, 3:00 PM
• Tender opening: 7 October 2026, 3:30 PM
• Clarification deadline: 5 October 2026
• Bid distribution deadline: 2 October