TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE AUDIT OF NI, TANZANIA

Organization: Nutrition International (NI)
Reference Number: TOR/TZ/04/2026
Date: 19th October 2026
Financial Year Under Audit: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Proposal Submission Deadline: November 02, 2026, before 1700hrs

1. Introduction

Founded in 1992, Nutrition International (NI) is a leading global nutrition organization dedicated to improving nutrition and health for populations around the world.

We are dedicated to partnering with national and local governments, donors and partner organizations to develop evidence-based, high-impact and cost-effective scalable solutions that make a sustainable impact in the lives of the people we serve.

Governed by an international Board of Directors, with headquarters in Ottawa, Canada, NI works in more than 60 countries, primarily in Asia and Africa.

Since 2016, the NI Tanzania office has been working alongside the government to address the country’s nutritional challenges. NI nourishes people to nourish life.

2. Objectives of the Audit

The objective of the audit is to express an opinion on the financial statements and report that all statutory compliances are carried out in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Standards in Tanzania.

The specific objectives are as follows:

• Giving an opinion on the financial performance and position, particularly whether a correct and reliable reflection is given of the receipts and expenditure in these financial statements.
• Analyzing and evaluating the financial management and internal control system.
• Making observations to assess whether NI Tanzania has complied with all conditions of the existing rules and regulations.

3. Description of Services

3.1 General Mandate

• Carry out an audit in accordance with appropriate professional standards of auditing as applicable in Tanzania and express an independent professional opinion on the financial statements of NI Tanzania for the financial year period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.
• Produce a report on the evaluation of the financial management of NI Tanzania, the strengths and weaknesses, as well as corrective measures needed to ensure proper financial management.

Areas Requiring Particular Attention

The auditor should give particular attention to:

• The accounting system in place for the management of NI, simplified data entry system, manual or computerized based on the cash accounting system and ease of access to accounting documentation, etc.
• The management procedures of the funds (bank account, advances supported by forecasts and in conformity with NI policy, bank reconciliation, control of receipts, etc.).
• The financial aspects of personnel management of NI employees (personnel contracts, remuneration of salaries, allowances and other benefits).
• The financial aspects of goods procurement (purchase orders, appropriate certification that the goods have been delivered in satisfactory condition before payment is made).
• The procedures on the control of expenses (complete documentation, certification that the goods have been received or services rendered, issuance of cheque in the name of the supplier stipulated in the contract/purchase order, proper signatories, bank accounts, etc.).
• The reporting mechanisms to NI (monthly financial reports, explanation of variances, etc.).

4. Role of the Auditor

The auditor shall:

• Meet with the Country Director to gain an appreciation of any specific concerns or risks with the financial management of the NI accounts.
• Perform the audit at NI office in Tanzania or remotely as may be stipulated by Government and/or NI guidelines.
• At the end of the audit, debrief the Regional Director and Africa Regional Corporate Service Director.

5. Auditor’s Report

The completion of the mandate previously described should produce the following:

• Signed Financials and Audit reports.
• Management Letters on operating and internal control procedures. Suggest corrective measures in order to improve the financial management system and procedures, as required.

6. Time Frame and Deliverables

The audit work should tentatively be completed as per the following time frame:

7. Proposal

Your proposal should be accompanied by copies of all relevant certificates, including:

• Incorporation
• Tax registration
• Tax compliance
• Practicing license from professional body

8. Proposal Submission

Proposals shall be submitted electronically via the following email:
Email: [email protected]

Email Subject: Audit January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026

The proposal shall consist of:

Technical Proposal

• Workplan with detailed audit timeline
• Methodology
• Team composition
• References

Financial Proposal

• Audit fees
• Any reimbursable expenses should be inclusive of VAT where applicable

Proposal Submission Deadline: November 02, 2026, before 1700hrs.

Requests for Clarification

All requests for clarification regarding this solicitation are to be made solely through writing and must be submitted via:
Email: [email protected]

Clarification Deadline: October 29, 2026, at 1700hrs.