About STOOS Consulting
STOOS Consulting is an international firm delivering assurance, evaluations, and research across Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. We partner with NGOs, donors, and social enterprises to strengthen governance, compliance, and results measurement in complex operating contexts.
Role Summary
We are seeking a Partners Due Diligence Expert to lead mixed-methods, risk-based due diligence of local partners, with a strong focus on finance (internal controls, budgeting, audits, disallowed costs), M&E (evidence quality, results frameworks, data systems), safeguarding, data protection, and downstream partner management. The Expert will design lean data-gathering tools, conduct on-site/virtual assessments, produce clear risk-tiering judgments, and steer partner-led improvement plans.
Key Responsibilities
Lead contextualized due diligence of partners (desk review; office walk-throughs; key informant interviews; systems observation); develop country modules and lightweight tools to reduce burden on partners; test the “spirit vs. letter” of controls across governance, financial controls, legal compliance, ability to deliver, risk management, humanitarian practices, data security, safeguarding, and partner management; ensure ethical, culturally sensitive, French-language engagement; deliver concise reports with actionable recommendations; co-create cohort strengthening plans, facilitate check-ins/peer learning, and track progress toward risk reduction and compliance improvements.
Minimum Requirements (Must-Haves)
Fluent French speaker (required); substantial, recent experience working in DRC and other francophone countries; 7+ years in due diligence, audits/assurance, or evaluations with strong finance and M&E depth; proven ability to design and implement mixed-methods assessments (including field visits); excellence in report writing and stakeholder facilitation; strong grasp of safeguarding, data protection, and ethics; Bachelor’s/Master’s in finance, accounting, economics, public administration, international development, or related field.
Strong Assets
Professional audit/assurance credentials (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIA) or MEAL certifications; English proficiency and Swahili/Lingala an advantage; experience building cohort development plans and delivering light-touch policy coaching; familiarity with INGO/NNGO compliance and risk-based tiering approaches.
Location & Travel
Travel to DRC or the Great Lakes/West-Central Africa region; ability to operate in complex, low-connectivity settings with robust data security and duty of care practices.
Contract & Support
Consultancy-based engagement with competitive day rate; access to STOOS toolkits, QA peer review, and operational support; evidence-based performance reviews tied to quality, timeliness, and partner satisfaction.
How to apply
How to Apply
please submit your application to info@stoosconsulting.com with the subject being “Partner Due Diligence and Operations Expert (Finance, HR, Procurement)