The Zambia Red Cross Society (ZRCS) is seeking qualified and independent audit firms to provide external audit services for three projects: the Localization Programme 2024–2026, Chronic Crisis Project 2025–2026, and Response Preparedness III (RPIII) Programme 2022–2026. These projects aim to strengthen locally led humanitarian action, improve disaster preparedness and response, enhance institutional capacities, and build the resilience of vulnerable communities against climatic hazards and disasters.
The ZRCS, in close coordination with the Netherlands Red Cross (NLRC), is implementing the projects. The external audit services are required to ensure donor accountability and financial management. The Request for Proposals (RFP) outlines the terms of reference for the audit services. Interested firms can access the tender documents through a provided Google Drive link.
The closing date for submission of bids is 23rd November 2026 at 14:00hrs. Tenderers are required to acknowledge their participation in the tender by forwarding a notification email to [email protected] within 24 hours of receiving the RFP. Enquiries are permitted until 17:00 on 19th November 2026 and must be directed to [email protected] .
The ZRCS projects focus on enhancing institutional capacities and building resilience in vulnerable communities. The Localization Programme 2024–2026 aims to strengthen locally led humanitarian action. The Chronic Crisis Project 2025–2026 focuses on improving disaster preparedness and response. The Response Preparedness III (RPIII) Programme 2022–2026 aims to enhance institutional capacities.
The external audit services will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial management and accountability of the projects. The ZRCS requires audit firms to submit bids in accordance with the requirements outlined in the RFP. The tender documents provide detailed information on the scope of work, eligibility criteria, and evaluation criteria.
The Zambia Red Cross Society is committed to transparency and accountability in its operations. The external audit services will provide an independent assessment of the financial management of the projects. The ZRCS encourages qualified and independent audit firms to submit bids for the provision of external audit services.
Interested firms can access the tender documents through the provided Google Drive link. The ZRCS will address enquiries by email to the sender. The closing date for submission of bids is 23rd November 2026 at 14:00hrs. The ZRCS looks forward to receiving bids from qualified and independent audit firms.
Key points
- The Zambia Red Cross Society invites bids for external audit services for three projects.
- The closing date for submission of bids is 23rd November 2026 at 14:00hrs.
- The external audit services will ensure donor accountability and financial management for the projects.
Reporting sources
- REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS -ZRCS EXTERNAL AUDIT · Go Zambia Jobs
