Tenders Are Invited For Selection Of A Firm To Conduct A Financial And Organizational Audit Of Tournons La Page Malawi

Tenders are invited for Budget: 3,000 Tournons La Page is a movement founded in 2014 that brings together African and European civil society actors with the aim of promoting democracy worldwide through peaceful and non-partisan action. Launched on 15 October 2014 under the title Africa, as elsewhere, no democracy without alternation!, the founding appeal called on citizens, intellectuals, artists, associations, trade unions and religious leaders to form a broad non-partisan alliance to turn the page on authoritarian regimes and build the conditions for genuine democracy in Africa. Ten years after this founding appeal, the movement is active in 11 African countries and in Europe, bringing together more than 150 civil society organisations. The TLP network aims to support, strengthen the capacities of, and protect movements committed to democratic change. The movement also advocates for an end to support for regimes engaging in anti-democratic practices, including dynastic succession of power, constitutional coups and electoral power grabs. As part of its monitoring, accountability and capacity-building activities for national coalitions, a financial and organisational audit of Tournons La Page Malawi (TLP-Malawi) is planned. The assignment aims to provide TLP International and TLP-Malawi with an independent analysis of the coalitions financial situation, organisational functioning and governance, as well as recommendations to strengthen its operations. This call for tenders is issued by TLP International, the commissioning organisation for the assignment. 2. Purpose TLP International wishes to select an independent firm to conduct the financial and organisational audit of TLP-Malawi. The assignment will cover the period: 1 January 2025 to 31 October 2026. It is scheduled to take place in early mid November 2026 and will be conducted in person, at TLP-Malawis premises. The objectives, detailed scope, expected methodology, deliverables and implementation arrangements for the assignment are set out in the Terms of Reference annexed to this call for tenders. The Terms of Reference form an integral part of this call for tenders. 3. Profile sought TLP International is seeking a firm with proven experience in the following areas: · Financial audit; · Organisational audit; · Internal controls; · Governance of non-profit organisations; · Administrative and financial management; · Support to civil society organisations; · Audits of projects funded by institutional donors. Experience working with civil society networks, coalitions or multi-stakeholder organisations will be particularly valued. Good knowledge of the Malawian institutional and non-profit sector will also be considered an asset. In order to facilitate the in-person implementation of the assignment, engagement with stakeholders and access to the documents required for the audit, TLP International will give preference to applications from firms established in Malawi or in the sub-region. This preference is based in particular on the need to: · Conduct audit work on site; · Meet with TLP-Malawi members; · Review documents and supporting documentation; · Ensure direct exchanges with the coalitions coordination team; · Have a good understanding of the local context. Firms established outside Malawi may nevertheless submit an application, provided that they demonstrate their ability to ensure an effective presence in Malawi during the assignment period. 4. Period and availability The assignment is scheduled for early mid November 2026, with the final report to be submitted no later than 14 December 2026. Applicants must specify in their proposal: · Their availability during this period; · The number of days required to carry out the assignment; · The proposed schedule; · The arrangements for in-person and, where applicable, remote work. The audit period covers 1 January 2025 to 31 October 2026. 5. Application package Applicants must submit a proposal comprising : A.Technical proposal The technical proposal must include: · An introduction to the firm; · An understanding of the assignment; · The proposed approach and methodology; · The implementation schedule; · The composition of the proposed team and their CVs; · The arrangements for carrying out the assignment in Malawi. Applicants are invited to refer to the attached Terms of Reference when preparing their technical proposal. 1. Financial proposal The financial proposal must specify : · Professional fees; · Number of days of intervention; · Any travel and assignment-related expenses; · Any other potential costs; · Total cost of the service; · Applicable taxes. Any costs related to the assignment in Malawi must be clearly distinguished from professional fees. As a reminder, the total budget allocated to this audit, all-inclusive, is 3,000. 1. Firms references The application package must include, in particular: · An introduction to the firm; · References for similar assignments; · Experience in financial auditing; · Experience in organisational auditing; · Experience working with civil society organisations; · CVs of the key members of the proposed team. [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://www.coordinationsud.org/appels-doffres/?_localisations=afrique%2Casie%2Cmoyen-orient