Reference No.:      CAFI-WB-0086

The Government of Lesotho has received credit from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank to implement the Lesotho Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion (CAFI) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development through the CAFI PMU, now invites interested individuals to indicate their interest in the assignment. Interested individuals should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience for the assignment.

 The selection criteria will be based on the following information, inter alia:

• A relevant degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification is highly desirable.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in internal auditing, with a preference for experience in donor-funded projects.
• Strong knowledge of financial management practices, internal control frameworks, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below and at the following website: www.cafi.org.ls.

Interested candidates are required to submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) and Curriculum Vitae (CV) together with educational certificates to the address below.

The attention of interested candidates is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

A candidate will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection method set out in Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours [08h00 to 16h30 local time].

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form, in sealed envelopes labelled “ Internal Auditor” to the address below in person or by e-mail on or before Friday, 26 September 2025 at 14h00. E-mail submissions should be sent to tmohejane@cafi.org.ls cc nleutsoa@cafi.org.ls and ltsoinyane@cafi.org.ls as a single attachment.

Managing Director

Lesotho Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion Project

1st Floor ‘Matanki House

P.O. Box 747,

Maseru 100

Lesotho

Tel.: (+266) 22 315 100

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• The Government of Lesotho has received credit from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank to implement the Lesotho Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion (CAFI) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in internal auditing, with a preference for experience in donor-funded projects.
• Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form, in sealed envelopes labelled ” Internal Auditor” to the address below in person or by e-mail on or before Friday, 26 September 2025 at 14h00.

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