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We are pleased to announce the release of the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the External Audit of Staff Remuneration and Benefits at HRNS-Ethiopia, covering the period from January 1 to December 31, 2024.

This audit forms part of our ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability, and compliance with donor requirements. It will be conducted by an independent external auditor, commissioned by HRNS Headquarters in Hamburg, Germany.

Key Objectives of the Audit:

• Verify the accuracy and completeness of salary and benefit payments.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, donor regulations, and national legal frameworks.
• Assess payroll system controls and processes.
• Recommend improvements to enhance compliance and internal control.

Audit Details:

• Location: HRNS Country Office, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Audit Period: November 1 – November 30, 2025
• Language: English

Eligibility Criteria:

We invite proposals from qualified and experienced audit firms or certified auditors with:

• Demonstrated expertise in payroll/HR audits, preferably within NGO or donor-funded project contexts.
• Familiarity with International Standards on Auditing (ISA).
• Capacity to conduct fieldwork in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

How To Apply

 Download the ToR – Version 1.1, August 2025 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gbymKeLU5WyjL7msHL1CrGx5UC5_zEQm/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112871499205828425147&rtpof=true&sd=true

Submission Deadline: September 19, 2025
Submit proposals and inquiries to:
Email: ethiopia@hrnstiftung.org/0994013526

We look forward to your participation and to partnering in this important initiative to uphold HRNS’s values of transparency and accountability.