How to apply for Request for Proposals (RFP): Internal Auditing Services

About Norwegian People's Aid

Norwegian People's Aid is an organisation that conducts internal audit across international operational areas and its Head Office in Oslo. The RFP seeks to establish a long-term framework agreement for internal auditing services, with an initial two-year contract that may be renewed annually up to five years. This is a procurement process open to all interested and eligible registered audit companies.

About the role

This is a request for proposals for internal auditing services, not a standard employment role. The selected audit company will conduct internal audits in selected operational areas internationally and at NPA's Head Office in Oslo. The work is structured as a long-term framework agreement, with an initial two-year period and possible annual renewals up to five years total.

A typical day

The daily work will depend on the specific audit assignments agreed under the framework agreement. It may involve planning or conducting internal audits at NPA's Head Office in Oslo or in selected international operational areas. The schedule and tasks will be defined by the terms of the framework agreement and individual audit engagements.

Who Norwegian People's Aid is looking for

• A qualified registered audit company with experience in internal auditing, preferably for non-governmental organisations or international organisations.
• Demonstrated capacity to conduct audits in multiple international operational areas as well as at a head office location.
• Understanding of NPA's open tendering procedures and ability to comply with procurement requirements for a framework agreement.
• Ability to commit to a potential five-year engagement with annual renewal based on performance.

Tips for this application

• Submit a proposal that clearly addresses the internal audit of selected operational areas internationally and at Head Office in Oslo.
• Ensure your company is a qualified registered audit firm, as this is an explicit requirement in the RFP.
• Structure your proposal to reflect the long-term framework agreement model: initial two years with annual renewals up to five years.
• Follow NPA's open tendering procedures exactly as described in the RFP to avoid disqualification.
• Include specific examples of prior internal audit work in international and head office settings to demonstrate relevant experience.

What to cover in your cover letter

Since this is an RFP, the cover letter should focus on your company's registration and qualifications as an audit firm, your experience with internal audits across international operational areas and head offices, your understanding of framework agreements with annual renewals, and your ability to comply with NPA's open tendering procedures.

Research before applying

• Review NPA's open tendering procedures and any published procurement guidelines.
• Research NPA's operational areas internationally and the structure of their Head Office in Oslo.
• Understand the typical scope and standards for internal auditing in non-governmental organisations.
• Check if NPA has published previous RFP or framework agreement documents to understand their expectations.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

• How would you approach internal audits across NPA's international operational areas and Head Office in Oslo?
• What is your experience with long-term framework agreements, specifically with an initial two-year term and annual renewals up to five years?
• How do you ensure compliance with open tendering procedures in similar procurement processes?
• Can you describe a past internal audit engagement for an NGO or international organisation?
• What methodology would you use to select operational areas for audit within NPA's global operations?

Common mistakes to avoid

• Submitting a proposal without confirming your company is a qualified registered audit firm.
• Ignoring the framework agreement structure and proposing a one-off audit instead of a long-term engagement.
• Failing to address both international operational areas and Head Office in Oslo in the proposal.