REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance Officer for the AAU

(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)

The Organization

The Association of African Universities (AAU) is the apex organization and collective voice of higher education in Africa. With its Secretariat in Accra, Ghana, the AAU provides a distinguished platform for collaboration, networking, and information exchange among its 450 member institutions across 48 African countries. As the technical implementation arm of the African Union Commission for higher education strategies, the AAU is charting a bold new path to strengthen the resilience and global competitiveness of African universities.

The Role

We are looking for an objective and strategic Internal Auditor to add value and improve our operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. The successful candidate will be instrumental in building a robust internal control environment that supports the AAU’s strategic ambitions

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following link:

Competency and Expertise

Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications, competencies and relevant experience to perform the Services.

Application Documents

1. A cover letter including a statement of interest and suitability for the position and an indication of the date when the candidate is available to assume duty.
2. A detailed curriculum vitae describing the applicant’s professional experience and qualification for the position.
3. Proof of qualifications indicated in the curriculum vitae (copies of diplomas / certificates)

A consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663), as amended, of the Republic of Ghana.

Further information can be obtained per email to fadjei@aau.org during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours Monday to Friday.

Submission Instructions and Applications Deadline

The application letter and supporting documents of candidates should be submitted online https://www.research.net/r/IARCO26 latest by 17.00 GMT on Friday 16th October, 2026.

Three support letters should be submitted directly by the referees to this link https://www.research.net/r/IARCO26Ref