REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
| Consulting Services: | Recruitment of an External Audit firm to audit FARA Secretariat for the financial years 2024-2026 |
| Procurement Ref: | FARA/EXT-AUDIT/CS/LCS/2024/01 |
| Issue Date: | Friday, March 15, 2024 |
| Submission Deadline: | Friday, March 29, 2024 |
- Established in 2002 by Sub-regional Agricultural Research Organizations, the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) serves as the African Union Commission’s technical agency for agricultural research and development. It implements CAADP Pillar IV and the Science Agenda for Africa Agriculture (S3A), collaborating with organizations like ASARECA, CCARDESA, CORAF, and AFAAS. FARA advocates for Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) application in agriculture, facilitates knowledge exchange, and fosters partnerships. Independent audits ensure fund accountability. FARA seeks an Auditing Firm to audit implementation program accounts, promoting transparency and responsible financial management.
- This request for expression of interest aims at engaging a consultant to carry out the following functions:
Funds are diligently utilized according to specified conditions and agreements, ensuring economic efficiency. Counterpart funds are used as stipulated, and procurement follows guidelines. Thorough documentation is maintained, establishing clear links between records and financial reports. Designated Accounts adhere to relevant conditions. Financial statements reflect accepted accounting principles, providing a true representation of the institution’s financial position. A review assesses compliance with financial covenants and release conditions for tranches.
- The Executive Director of FARA invites interested consultants to express interest in carrying out this assignment.
- Consultants interested in the call must submit a concise Expression of Interest (10 pages max) detailing firm information, references, experience, knowledge evidence, and a proposed timeline.
- The consultant shall be selected in accordance with the “Least-Cost Selection” method set out in the procedures defined in the Procurement Guidelines of FARA.
- Please download the Terms of Reference in the link below, for further information on this opportunity.
https://tinyurl.com/faraexternalaudit2
- Expressions of Interest should be submitted electronically to [[email protected]] and addressed to Dr. Aggrey Agumya, Executive Director of FARA, No 7 Flower Avenue, New Achimota, Mile 7, Accra, Ghana, no later than Friday, March 29, 2024, at 16h00 GMT. Tel: +233 302 772823/744888.
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