The audit will be carried out in accordance with the International Auditing Standards and will include tests and verification procedures as the auditors deem necessary.
The auditor will conduct Risk analysis strategy and audit approach by type of risk. He will then decide what additional tests to conduct based on the risk.
Verify all funds have been used in accordance with the established... rules and regulations of CDTD and only for the purposes for which the funds were provided.
Goods, works and services financed have been procured in accordance with the CDTD established rules and procedures.
Appropriate supporting documents, records and books of accounts relating to all activities have been kept. Clear linkages should exist between the books of accounts and the financial statements presented to the Auditors.
The financial statements have been prepared by CDTD management in accordance with the applicable accounting standards and give a true and fair view of the financial position of CDTD and of its receipts and expenditures for the period ended on that date.
Comprehensive assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of the accounting and overall internal control system to monitor expenditures and other financial transactions.
Express an opinion as to the reasonableness of the financial statements in all material respects.
Include in their reports opinion on compliance with procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance of detecting misstatements due to errors or fraud that are material in
Conduct entry and exit meeting with the Executive Director of CDTD.
ICS audit approach and evaluation.
Integrate
IT risks in the audit strategy.
Indicate how your audit firm’s seniors will be involved in the audit engagement.


Audit Duration:


The audit work shall be completed within two weeks from the date of commencement of the audit.
We expect to have an opening and closing meeting with the engagement partner to brief the management on any matter that comes to their attention.


Deliverables:


The Auditors on completion of the audit work will submit 5 (five) original copies of the Audit Report appended to the Financial Statements along with the reports to the attention of the Executive Director.
In addition to the audit report, the auditors will prepare a Management Letter on the following:
Give comments and observations on the accounting records, procedures, systems and controls that were examined during the course of the audit.
Identify specific deficiencies and areas of weakness in systems and controls and make recommendations for improvement.
Report on the implementation status of recommendations pertaining to previous period audit reports.
Communicate matters that have come to their attention during the audit which might have a significant impact on the sustainability of the organization.
Bring to the Executive Director's attention any other matters that the auditors consider pertinent.


Qualification of the Audit Firm:


The audit firms based in Kenya having ICPAK membership and in good standing with ICPAK will be eligible to apply. Practicing License of the partners and the firm and Tax Compliance Certificate are to be submitted together with the quotation for audit services.
Names of core audit team members and their relevant experience and qualification.
Relevant audit experience of the firm in audit similar organisations like CDTD more

Project deliverables:
In a bid to have the SGBV mentorship sessions for young boys and girls carried out, the SGBV champion will be expected to;

Submit a detailed technical proposal outlining his understanding of the TOR, methodology for carrying out the mentorship sessions and resource implications in terms of time and budget.
Carry out mentorship sessions on SGBV for adolescent boys and... girls in 5 selected mixed secondary schools in Kiambu (1 school), Nairobi (3 schools) and Kajiado (1 school).
Upon completion of mentorship sessions, submit to CDTD a detailed report in relation to the mentorship activities conducted.

Qualifications and competencies:
This consultancy is open to an individual who meets the following requirements:

The candidate preferably has an undergraduate degree and/or professional certifications in leadership development; diversity, equity and inclusion; mentorship; and/or coaching.
The candidate should have experience accessing, tailoring and using mentorship and professional development tools and facilitating trainings.
The Applicants must describe and explain how and why they are the best candidate to meet the requirements of this solicitation by indicating the following experience in a cover letter of no more than 2 pages:

Leading mentorship and other leadership development programs
Collaborating and working with adolescent boys and girls.
Designing and implementing mentorship programs
Facilitating trainings, workshops and mentorship activities for adolescents.
Providing guidance, tools and leadership to mentors
Good communication, writing and reporting skills.
Ability to work efficiently and deliver on committed outcomes under the assignment within agreed timelines and deadlines.
Available to travel to project locations to conduct the mentorship sessions. more

Duration and timelines:

This assignment is to be delivered within 1 working day after contracting. The development of the plan is to take 2 days while the meetings with CDTD will take a day each. Total Consultation days are 4.

Qualifications and competencies:

The candidate preferably has an undergraduate degree and/or professional certifications in human resources; leadership development;... diversity, equity and inclusion; mentorship; and/or coaching.
The candidate should have at least 10 years of professional experience in human resources, organizational development, leadership development, mentorship and/or coaching, preferably in the International Development/Humanitarian Aid Sector.
The candidate should have experience accessing, tailoring and using mentorship and professional development tools, facilitating trainings and project management.

The Applicants must describe and explain how and why they are the best candidate to meet the requirements of this solicitation by indicating the following experience in a cover letter of no more than 2 pages:

Leading mentorship and other leadership development programs
Collaborating and working with a diverse group of young women
Designing and implementing mentorship programs
Facilitating trainings and workshops
Adapting existing tools to local contexts
Responsible for project management
Providing guidance, tools and leadership to mentors
Good communication skills; and
Writing and documenting program handbooks. more

Project background:
In 2021, CDTD was selected as a beneficiary of the URAIA Trust, Women Voice and Leadership (WVL) program, funded by the Global Affair Canada (GAC) through CARE International and CARE Kenya. The WVL project is anchored on Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP) which puts gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls at the heart of international... development, humanitarian peace, and security. The overarching goal of the project “Building Bridges between Actors and Victims: Strengthening CDTD’s Governance and Organizational Capacity” is to contribute to gender equality and the increased enjoyment of human rights for women and girls in Kenya. WVL’s objective is to strengthen Women Rights Organizations (WROs) in Kenya to enhance their governance, management, programming, and sustainability by enhancing their ability to deliver quality services and increasing the effectiveness of their platforms to effect policy, legal and social change.
Assignment Objectives:
It is on this background that CDTD is seeking the services of a qualified consultant or individual to support in the Development and implementation of CDTD’s Leadership and Governance Policy. Having this Leadership and Governance Policy developed and implemented will enhance the capacity of the organization in areas of governance and leadership and that of the board to play its role.
Project deliverables:
In a bid to have the Leadership and Governance policy for CDTD developed and implemented, the consultant will be expected to;

Have a meeting with the CDTD Board, review and assess its capacity, gender balance and determine ways of strengthening and enhancing its capacity to play its role.
Develop and deliver a CDTD Leadership and Governance Policy within 7 days.

Duration and timelines:
This assignment is to be delivered within 1 working day after contracting. The development of the Leadership and Governance policy is to take 3 days. Total Consultation days are 3.
Qualifications and competencies:

Demonstrable knowledge and experience in board management, leadership, and governance; or institutional capacity development in the not-for-profit sector.
At least seven years’ experience in Leadership and Governance.
Advanced University degree in business, economics, non-profit management, international development, or related field.
Excellent written and communication skills.
Excellent leadership, organizational and time management skills.
Excellent communication skills including in presentations and report writing.
Excellent spoken and written English.
Good judgement, pays attention to nuance and detail, takes initiative, high sense of responsibility, tact and discretion, with sensitivity to different cultures.
Experience in leading and facilitating participatory processes
Ability to interpret, analyze, and synthesize information

Duration and timelines:
This assignment is to be delivered within 1 working day after contracting. The development of the Leadership and Governance policy is to take 3 days. Total Consultation days are 3.
Qualifications and competencies:

Demonstrable knowledge and experience in board management, leadership, and governance; or institutional capacity development in the not-for-profit sector.
At least seven years’ experience in Leadership and Governance.
Advanced University degree in business, economics, non-profit management, international development, or related field.
Excellent written and communication skills.
Excellent leadership, organizational and time management skills.
Excellent communication skills including in presentations and report writing.
Excellent spoken and written English.
Good judgement, pays attention to nuance and detail, takes initiative, high sense of responsibility, tact and discretion, with sensitivity to different cultures.
Experience in leading and facilitating participatory processes
Ability to interpret, analyze, and synthesize information more