Recruit a qualified external and independent audit firm to audit THABAT AF1 Project.

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

COUNTRY: Sudan

NAME OF PROJECT: Sudan – Enhancing Community Resilience Project (THABAT AF)

Credit No./ Grant No.: TF-C7102

Assignment Title: Annual External Audit of THABAT AF1 Project

Reference No.: SD-MC-540205-CS-LCS

The Mercy Corps has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Enhancing Community Resilience Project (THABAT AF), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include conducting an annual financial audit of the project for the period of January 20, 2025, to December 31, 2025, to express an independent professional opinion on whether the financial statements present fairly the project's position. The audit will verify that funds were utilized in accordance with the Grant Agreement (TF C7102) and World Bank procurement guidelines, while also evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting. Additionally, the Consultant will perform Agreed-Upon Procedures (ISRS 4400) to verify specific eligibility of expenditures and ensure the accuracy of the Designated Account and Statement of Expenditures (SOE) submitted during the period. The engagement is expected to be completed within a total duration of four to six weeks, with final signed reports due no later than June 22, 2026.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained together with this notice at: https://www.sudanbid.com/jobview.php?id=3824&s=475cf33f67d421fed48d9b390aabb3af

The Mercy Corps Europe now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.

The shortlisting criteria are:

• Core Business and Service Longevity: The firm must be a legally registered and licensed audit practice with a demonstrated long-term standing in the audit and assurance profession.

• Relevant Project Experience: The firm should demonstrate a proven track record of successfully conducting external financial audits for international donor-funded projects or public sector entities. Specific experience with World Bank-financed operations or similar complex development projects will be a distinct advantage.

• Technical and Managerial Capability: The firm must provide evidence of its organizational structure and technical capacity to deploy a qualified audit team. This includes demonstrating that the firm has a pool of professionally certified staff (CPA, ACCA, or CA) available to meet the project's timeline and deliverables.

• Compliance & Independence: The firm must demonstrate that it is an independent, external auditor and maintains a valid practicing license from the relevant national or international professional accounting body.

Note: The Qualifications and Experience of Key Experts shall not be included in the shortlisting criteria at this stage. Key Experts will not be evaluated during the shortlisting process.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” (September 2023/latest edition), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Least-Cost Selection (LCS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (09:00 to 17:00 hours).

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below by e-mail by April 16, 2026.

Mercy Corps Sudan Attn: James Wandera, Procurement Manager

Address: House No. 88, Aljubarab East District

City/Country: Gedaref, Sudan

Tel: +249900700790

E-mail: [email protected]