Request for proposals for Surge and Fractional Capacity for Internal Audit, Advisory, and Investigation Services Internal Audit, Advisory, and Investigative Services on a Fractional or Project Basis; Surge Staffing for the Same Issue Date : November 17, 2025 Last Date for Receipt of Clarification Questions : December 5, 2025 Last Date for Responses : December 12, 2025 Rfp Closing Date : December 19, 2025 SERVICE DELIVERY MODELS Bidders must demonstrate capability in both models: Model 1: Project-Based Services (Discrete Engagements) Duration: 2-12 weeks per engagement Scope: Specific operational audits, fraud investigations, compliance reviews Staffing: Dedicated team assigned for project duration Deliverable: Final report with findings and actionable recommendations Model 2: Fractional Ongoing Services (Sustained Support) Commitment: 10%-50% FTE annually per country operation Scope: Continuous risk monitoring, advisory support, investigation response Staffing: Dedicated country lead with surge team support Deliverable: Project reports plus ad-hoc advisory support C. CORE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS 1. Audit Services (60% of anticipated work volume) Risk-Based Operational Audits: Financial controls, procurement, HR, program delivery Sub-Recipient Reviews: Partner due diligence, grant compliance monitoring Systems Audits: IT controls, data security, process effectiveness Donor Compliance Audits: USAID, Gates Foundation, other major donor requirements Performance Audits: Program effectiveness measurement, operational efficiency 2. Investigation Services (25% of anticipated work volume) Fraud Investigations: Financial misconduct, asset misappropriation, corruption Forensic Analysis: Digital forensics, financial transaction analysis, data mining Witness Management: Professional interviewing, evidence collection protocols Case Management: Investigation planning, evidence preservation, legal coordination Reporting: Comprehensive findings with recommendations for prosecution/remediation 3. Advisory Services (15% of anticipated work volume) Risk Assessment Facilitation: Country-level risk workshops, control gap analysis Policy Development: Internal control design, ethics program enhancement Training Delivery: Fraud awareness, ethics training, control consciousness Real-Time Consultation: Immediate guidance on emerging issues Process Improvement: Operational efficiency recommendations D. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS Response Time: 48-hour acknowledgment, 5-day mobilization for urgent matters Quality Standards: Adherence to IIA Standards, ACFE guidelines, local regulations Communication: Weekly status updates, immediate escalation of significant findings Documentation: Professional working papers, secure file management, knowledge transfer Cultural Competency: Local language capability, cultural sensitivity, development sector experience E. HXP OVERSIGHT AND COORDINATION All work performed under HxP GIA direction and supervision Mandatory coordination with local country management Integration with HxP risk management framework Compliance with HxP policies and donor requirements Access to HxP systems and documentation as authorized Tender Link : http://www.pedaids.org/pages/contracting-opportunities
