Urgent Action Fund-Africa Seeks Firm for Due Diligence Assessment Consultancy|Application Deadline: 20 June 2026
Urgent Action Fund-Africa (UAF-Africa) is inviting qualified consulting firms to apply for a Due Diligence Assessment Consultancy supporting a multi-country project involving consortium partners in Kenya, Togo, Cameroon, and Zimbabwe.
The consultancy opportunity is designed for firms with strong expertise in governance assessments, financial compliance reviews, donor-funded programmes, and institutional risk management within nonprofit and development sectors.
The assignment will be implemented remotely over 20 non-consecutive days between June and July 2026.
About Urgent Action Fund-Africa
Urgent Action Fund-Africa is a consciously feminist and pan-African women’s human rights fund registered in Kenya and Zimbabwe. Operating virtually across Africa, the organization supports rapid-response grantmaking initiatives focused on advancing women’s rights, gender justice, climate justice, and democratic governance.
The organization maintains strategic presence across several African regions, including:
- East Africa
- Southern Africa
- Central Africa
UAF-Africa supports initiatives that promote:
- Women’s agency and leadership
- Environmental and climate justice
- Natural resources governance
- Conflict transformation
- Protection of women human rights defenders
- Economic justice and democratic participation
The organization works closely with grassroots movements, civil society organizations, and feminist activists throughout the continent.
Overview of the Consultancy Assignment
The selected consulting firm will conduct comprehensive due diligence assessments for six consortium partners participating in a donor-funded project.
The assessment process will include:
- Off-site document reviews
- Virtual interviews with staff and board members
- Governance and compliance assessments
- Financial and operational systems reviews
- Risk identification and mitigation recommendations
The consultancy aims to strengthen UAF-Africa’s commitment to financial accountability, donor compliance, safeguarding standards, and effective risk management.
Key Objectives of the Assignment
The primary goal of the consultancy is to assess the capacity and readiness of consortium partners to responsibly manage project resources and comply with donor and regulatory requirements.
The assignment will help identify:
- Institutional strengths
- Compliance gaps
- Operational risks
- Governance challenges
- Capacity-building needs
- Safeguarding and accountability concerns
The selected firm will also provide practical recommendations that can strengthen systems and improve organizational effectiveness.
Scope of Work
The consultancy will involve structured assessments across multiple operational and governance areas.
Key review areas include:
Legal and Institutional Compliance
The consultant will assess:
- Registration and legal status
- Governance documentation
- National regulatory compliance
- Donor and sanctions compliance
- Anti-money laundering controls
- Anti-terror compliance procedures
Governance and Leadership Structures
The assignment will review:
- Board composition and independence
- Governance functionality
- Decision-making systems
- Oversight mechanisms
- Leadership accountability
Selected board members may also participate in interviews during the review process.
Human Resources and Staffing Systems
The consultancy will examine:
- Staffing structures
- Human resource policies
- Payroll systems
- Employee benefits
- Staff management procedures
Financial Management and Internal Controls
The selected firm will assess:
- Audited financial statements
- Accounting systems
- Internal control frameworks
- Income and expenditure management
- Financial accountability mechanisms
Procurement and Asset Management
The consultant will review:
- Procurement policies
- Vendor management processes
- Donor compliance procedures
- Asset registers and tracking systems
- Safeguarding of organizational resources
Safeguarding and Ethics
The consultancy will also assess:
- Safeguarding policies
- Reporting mechanisms
- Ethical compliance systems
- Protection and response procedures
Expected Deliverables
The selected consulting firm will produce several important outputs during the assignment period.
Deliverables include:
- An inception report detailing methodology and tools
- Six due diligence assessment reports
- Risk ratings for each partner organization
- Capacity-building recommendations
- A consolidated summary report
- Final presentation to UAF-Africa management
- Due diligence guide and reporting templates
Each report should include actionable and prioritized recommendations designed to strengthen organizational systems and donor compliance readiness.
Desired Qualifications and Expertise
UAF-Africa is seeking firms with strong experience in compliance, governance, and donor-funded programme assessments.
Eligible firms should demonstrate:
- 7–10 years of experience in due diligence or compliance reviews
- Experience within NGO and donor-funded environments
- Strong understanding of governance and financial systems
- Knowledge of safeguarding and accountability frameworks
- Experience conducting evaluations of development programmes
- Expertise in monitoring and evaluation approaches
- Understanding of gender justice and feminist programming
- Familiarity with African civil society environments
Experience working with feminist organizations and participatory methodologies is considered an added advantage.
Why This Consultancy Matters
The consultancy supports stronger governance, accountability, and safeguarding systems among organizations working within women’s rights and social justice movements across Africa.
The assignment also contributes to improving donor confidence, institutional resilience, and sustainable programme implementation among consortium partners.
Professionals and firms with expertise in feminist development, governance assessments, and institutional strengthening may find this opportunity highly meaningful and impactful.
Timeline and Reporting Structure
The consultancy will take place between June and July 2026, with key milestones including:
- Preparations and document review
- Virtual data collection and interviews
- Draft report submissions
- Final report revisions and presentation
The selected firm will report directly to UAF-Africa’s Head of Finance and Partnership Coordinator team.
Application Process
If interested in this assignment, please send your proposal including technical and financial proposals to info@uaf-africa.org with the Subject line: EOI: Due Diligence Assessment Consultancy Services
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