Request for proposals: LWF – External Audit Services for restricted projects

Deadline for submissions: 15 January 2026

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 Lutheran World Federation (LWF) invites qualified audit firms familiar in auditing specific projects funded by non-profit organizations such as Brot für die Welt (BfdW) to submit proposals for conducting project audits from 2026 to 2030. LWF is implementing a few projects with different funding agencies (back donors – European Governments).

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 projects funded by international agencies preferably Brot für die Welt funded projects
  2. Able to meet the project audit requirements and time schedules
  3. Independence from LWF operations, governance and management
  4. Accreditation and license to perform audits in Switzerland

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

  • Technical Proposal
    1. Firm profile and familiarity with project audits funded by BfdW
    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 fee or fee for every report (each 6 months period)
    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 (15%)
  3. Cost effectiveness (40%)
  4. References and track record (5%)
  1. Mode of submission: [email protected]
  2. Subject line: Proposal – External Audit Services for project audits / DTMJ
  3. Questions should be directed to: [email protected]

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: 5 December 2026
  2. Submission deadline: 15 January 2026
  3. Evaluation and shortlisting: 22 January 2026
  4. Interviews/presentations, if necessary: last week of January 2026
  5. Selection and notification: First week of February 2026
  6. Contract signing: Mid-February 2026

The audit will be conducted at the 

LWF Communion Office, 
Chemin du Pavillon 2,
CH-1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, Geneva,
Switzerland

Annex to the Request for Proposal

Any other relevant information available on request

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

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