Request for proposals: LWF – External Audit Services

Last deadline for submissions: 31 October 2025
Currently, there are no available opportunities for this campaign

If you wish to apply, please follow the procedures set out in the Request for Proposal.

All questions and final proposals should be submitted electronically to: [email protected]

The LWF invites qualified audit firms with international reach and experience in auditing multi-country, non-profit organizations to submit proposals to serve as external auditors for the financial years, 2026–2030.

The LWF is a global communion of Christian churches. It was established in 1947 as a federation of Lutheran churches to respond to human suffering in the aftermath of the Second World War.  Today, the LWF is a global communion of 154 member churches, representing over 78 million Christians in 99 countries with a mission to share hope that empowers churches and people to make a positive difference in the world. The LWF works globally with its Communion Office (Headquarters) based in Geneva, Switzerland. 

The LWF is organised into three departments: The Office of General Secretary (OGS), the Department for Theology, Mission and Justice (DTMJ) and the Department of World Service (DWS).

Session on finances, budget and Endowment Fund during the LWF Council 2022 in Geneva. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay

Session on finances, budget and Endowment Fund during the LWF Council 2022 in Geneva. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay

Full Request for Proposal Document

Please see the full details in the complete Request for Proposal document.

Proposal Guidelines and Conditions

Interested audit firms must demonstrate:

  1. Experience auditing large international organizations such as NGOs, UN agencies or comparable organizations
  2. Presence or access to countries where LWF operates
  3. Independence from LWF operations, governance and management
  4. Accreditation and license to perform international audits
  5. Membership in a globally recognized professional body/network

Audit Firms should submit both technical and financial proposals, which should include:

  • Technical Proposal
  1. Firm profile and global outreach
  2. Experience with international NGOs and donor-funded projects
  3. Understanding of LWF’s mandate and proposed audit approach
  4. Team composition and key staff qualifications
  5. Proposed audit methodology and timelines
  6. References from at least three similar clients
  • Financial Proposal
  1. Detailed fee structure (annual audit and any other services)
  2. Breakdown of staff rates, travel and other expenses
  3. Currency of quotation (preferably EUR)
  4. Conditions for adjustments in fees over the contract period

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

  1. Technical capacity and relevant experience (40%)
  2. Quality and robustness of audit methodology (25%)
  3. Global outreach and ability to service multiple countries (15%)
  4. Cost effectiveness (15%)
  5. References and track record (5%)

Audit firms must declare any potential conflicts of interest in relation to LWF. All information shared through this process will remain confidential.

  1. RFP issued: 29 September 2025
  2. Submission deadline: 31 October 2025
  3. Evaluation and shortlisting: 10-15 November 2025
  4. Interviews/presentations, if necessary: second half of November 2025
  5. Selection and notification: Second half of December 2025
  6. Contract signing: December 2025/January 2026

The audit will be conducted at the 

LWF Communion Office, 
Chemin du Pavillon 2, C
H-1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, Geneva,
Switzerland.   

Annex to the Request for Proposal

* 2024 consolidated financial data (Balance sheet and Income statement summaries) – for the consolidated statements and for the country programs

Other documents available upon request

  • 2024 Audit report for the Department for World Service (which includes Country programs)
  • 2024 Audit report for all departments based in the communion office in Geneva
  • Summary of 2025 YTD Budget/Expenditure report

LWF reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications without assigning reasons for its decisions thereof.

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