CAR Finance Consultant - Terms of Reference - Finance Consultant-Partner Support & Reporting

Sep 13, 2026

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Terms of Reference define the role of Finance Consultant-Partner Support & Reporting based in CAR and reporting to the Finance Officer-CAR, with an assignment period from 15 May to 31 October 2026 (extension possible). The consultant strengthens financial accountability across four implementing partners, supporting partner financial management systems to meet organizational and donor standards. Responsibilities cover practical partner guidance, review and validation of financial reports and documentation, accurate data entry and reconciliation in the central system, compliance monitoring, risk flagging, coordination with programme and finance teams, frequent field visits, and delivery of timely reviewed and validated partner reports.

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About Conciliation Resources

The East and Central Africa Programme

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Terms of Reference: Finance Consultant-Partner Support & Reporting 1. General Terms of Reference: Accountant (Partner Support & Reporting) Location: CAR Reporting to: Finance Officer-CAR Duration: 15 May-31 October 2026 (with a possibility of extension) 1. About Conciliation Resources Conciliation Resources is an international organisation committed to stopping violent conflict and creating more peaceful societies. For 30 years we have worked with people impacted by war and violence, bringing diverse voices together to make change that lasts. We take what we learn to government decision-makers and others working to end conflict, to improve peacebuilding policies and practice worldwide. See our Strategic Plan 2026-2030 for more details. Conciliation Resources has been working with partners in the Central African Republic since 2010. Through this work we have identified the need for community-based reintegration of excombatants and vulnerable individuals to take into account gender, psychosocial support, and livelihoods. 2. The East and Central Africa Programme Conciliation Resources’ East and Central Africa Programme (ECAP) has been working towards a non-violent end to conflict in the East and Central Africa region, in particular the Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), South Sudan and Uganda since 2006. In CAR since 2010, Conciliation Resources’ programmes have focused on strengthening local peace mechanisms, integrating mental health in peacebuilding, promoting inclusion in local and national peace processes (special focus on promoting young people’s role in peacebuilding), linking local and national peace processes and reconciliation, and reintegration of excombatants and vulnerable individuals into communities. Conciliation Resources’ work is guided by our long-term partnership approach, which seeks to accompany local civil society organisations. Conciliation Resources has a small satellite office in Bangui. The Bangui satellite office is supported by other ECAP team members based outside of CAR, Africa Department team based in Nairobi and the London team. In collaboration with its partners, Conciliation Resources is implementing two major projects in the CAR: An EU-funded project, Joining the dotted lines: Community-based reintegration of atrisk youth and women, returnees from armed groups in the CAR and, DCA/UNPBF funded project ‘ Pathways to empowerment: advancing marginalized youth participation to promote a peaceful and democratic culture in the Central African Republic. Conciliation Resources works with four partners implementing projects in Bangui, Sibut, Kaga Bandoro and Bossangoa 2. Job Overview The Consultant will play a critical role in strengthening financial accountability, compliance, and reporting across four implementing partners operating in the Central Africa Republic. Working closely with programme and finance teams, the role ensures that partner financial management systems meet organizational and donor standards. The consultant is responsible for supporting partners in financial management, reviewing and validating financial reports, and ensuring accurate and timely entry of financial data into the organization’s central financial system. The position also contributes to building partner capacity, improving compliance, and ensuring audit-ready documentation. In coordination with the programme leadership, including partner management structures similar to those used in other programmes in the organisation. The role requires frequent engagement with partners in the field, providing hands-on support, conducting monitoring visits, and acting as a key resource for financial compliance and reporting. The consultant will contribute to the overall effectiveness of programme implementation by ensuring financial integrity, supporting donor compliance (e.g EU, UN), and facilitating accurate financial reporting. The role demands strong analytical skills, at

FAQs

Where is the Finance Consultant role based, and who does it report to?

The role is based in CAR and reports to the Finance Officer-CAR.

What is the assignment duration for the consultant?

From 15 May to 31 October 2026, with a possibility of extension.

What are the main responsibilities related to partners’ finance?

Provide day-to-day financial guidance, build capacity in budgeting and compliance, and support partners in understanding CR and donor financial reporting requirements.

Sep 13, 2026

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