1.0 Background
Women’s International Peace Centre (The Peace Centre) is a feminist organization that seeks to ignite women’s leadership, by amplifying women’s voices and deepening their activism to create peace. We are one of the leading actors on Women, Peace and Security informed by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR1325), the Sustainable Development Goals 5 and 16 and other Women, Peace and Security frameworks.
Founded in 1974, The Peace Centre works with partners in conflict and post-conflict contexts across Africa and Asia, using the home-grown WEAVE model to catalyse women’s power for peace by integrating research, documentation, holistic wellbeing, skills and movement building as well as advocacy.
2.0 Request for proposal
The Peace Centre invites eligible and qualified individuals or firms to conduct Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Terrorism Financing (TF) risk assessment and train staff about AML and TF.
3.0 Objective of the assignment
▪ To assess the Peace Centre’s risk in relation to Anti- Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing, develop mitigation measures for the risk and train staff about AML and TF.
4.0 Activities to be performed.
▪ Carry out an independent Anti- Money Laundering compliance audit to establish the Peace Centre’s compliance with the AML Act and the AML Regulations.
▪ Conduct an Anti- Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing risk assessment ▪ Identify and assess potential ML and TF risks that the Peace Centre could be facing
▪ Recommend mitigation measures for the assessed ML and TF risk.
▪ Train staff about the AML Act, Regulations and policies
5.0 Deliverables
- Produce an AML compliance audit report clearing indicating gaps identified during the audit.
- Produce an AML and TF risk assessment report indicating the potential risks and their mitigation measures.
- Produce a training report
6.0 Required Qualification, Skills, Competencies and documentations
▪ At least 5 years’ experience in Anti- Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing risk assessments and audit.
▪ Experience in training staff in AML and TF.
▪ Certification in Anti Money Laundering(ACAMS) or Certified Fraud Examiner(CFE).
▪ A Bachelors degree in any field.
▪ Comprehensive knowledge of the Anti- Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Act and Regulations.
▪ Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
▪ For firms/company submit registration certificate
▪ Indicate the methodology you will use to accomplish the tasks
▪ Submit technical and financial proposals
7.0 Evaluation Criteria
| Understanding of the scope of work | 15 Points |
| Good approach and methodology to execute the assignment | 20 Points |
| Certification in anti money laundering and terrorism | financing 20 Points |
| Experience in anti money laundering and terrorism risk assessment and training | 30 Points financing |
| Reasonable cost and comprehensive budget breakdown | 15 Points |
8.0 Application Process
Expression of Interest marked “ Expression of Interest to conduct Anti Money Laundering(AML)and Terrorism Financing (TF) risk assessment and train staff about AML and TF “ can be submitted as a soft copy via the email address procurement@wipc.org. on or before Friday21st February 2025 including at least 3 referees for which similar work has ever been performed.
Applications/proposals should be addressed to:
The Executive Director,
Women’s International Peace Centre.
Plot 1467, Church Road,
Bulindo, Kira-Wakiso.
PO. Box 4934, Kampala, Uganda.
Tel :+256 414-698684