Senior Non-Key Expert – Investigation Audit (SNKE – Audit 14)

For Project: Service Contract for Technical Facility Unit (TFU) for the EU Support to Public Finance Management Reforms in Ethiopia (EUSPRE) The European Union is supporting the Government of Ethiopia through the EUSPRE public financial management (PFM) project. The EUSPRE Technical Facility Unit (TFU) provides oversight of the EUSPRE programme and specifically support and capacity building support to the Federal government’s PFM Reforms program. The Overall Objective of the EUSPRE programme is enhanced transparency and efficiency of public financial management for better service delivery and inclusive development . DAI is looking for a Senior Non-Key Expert – Investigation Audit (SNKE – Audit 14) to Support the Office of the Federal Auditor General (OFAG) in development of Investigation Audit Manual and Working Papers and deliver related Dissemination Workshop and Classroom Trainings Assignment This ToR contributes to the OFAG and the Government of Ethiopia PFM Reform agenda and related strategies. The primary objective of this assignment is to support OFAG in developing of Investigation Audit Manual and respective Working Papers, delivery of Dissemination Workshop and practical exercise in Investigation Audit Case Study. Through the acquisition of new knowledge on the developed Investigation Audit Manual and the respective Working Papers, using a practical exercise based on an Investigation Audit Case Study as a teaching method, this enables the use of appropriate methods and tools. This particular assignment contributes both to the development of investigation audits in accordance with the latest methodology, methods, and tools, as well as to capacity-building efforts to: Support OFAG Senior Management to overall improve the quality of the investigation audit working practices by applying newly acquired knowledge at institutional level. Build capabilities among team members of the Special Audit Directorate (SAD) and selected team members of the Financial Audit Directorates (FADs) to enable them to improve the quality and performance while executing everyday duties. Provide a necessary knowledge base for the Audit Quality Assurance Directorate (AQAD) to enable them to improve quality of investigation audits by enforcing usage of new working practices. Provide a necessary knowledge base for the Training and Education Directorate (T&ED) to enable them to provide future trainings to the auditors on the subject matter. The developed Investigation Audit Manual and Working Papers together with classroom training is a pre-condition for the institutional development of SAD auditors and selected FADs auditors and management related to latest investigation audit working practices. Scope of work The scope of work for this assignment includes the following activities/ tasks to be undertaken by the NKE, in conjunction with the OFAG designated working group led by Chair – Director of SAD, which are further detailed in the two sub-sections below: Development of Investigation Audit Manual and Working Papers Classroom Trainings on developed Investigation Audit Manual and Working Papers Profile required Education Advanced academic degree in Accounting/Audit/Finance . Professional accounting qualification (IFAC Member Bodies and Associates). General Experience Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience in applying audit standards and advising on audit policies and procedures, including the development of investigation, forensic, financial and/or compliance audit manuals, guidelines and handbooks, together with related tools, templates, checklists and working papers. Experience in conducting training and capacity building on audit standards/ policies/ procedures, manuals and guidelines. Experience or previous engagement with OFAG is highly desirable. Specific Experience Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in investigation audit, including specific experience in conducting investigation audit assignments within SAIs. Understanding of public financial management reforms in the context of Ethiopia, demonstrated by previous activity (consulting, research, policy/procedures/practices advice relevant to the ToR). Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative analysis, written and oral communication with senior directors/managers and technical staff, and ICT methods and tools used. Ability to advise senior directors/managers and train and mentor government staff. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft tools, in particular Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Excellent report writing and presentation skills in English. Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills, experience working with multiple projects. Ability to work independently as well as within teams. Strong motivation and ability to work and deliver on time. Dates and Duration: The expected start date for this assignment will be 9th November 2026 , and the assignment should be completed within 47 working days and latest by 16th April 2027. Main duty station: The work will be undertaken in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The NKE will be located in the TFU designated office at the OFAG main building. The NKE will be provided with office space in OFAG main building to enable smooth delivery of the work. If you are interested kindly submit a CV in English, indicating field(s) of expertise and experience ASAP. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and we encourage consultants with relevant/applicable experience according to selection criteria to apply asap. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!