Search for Common Ground (Search) is a worldwide nonprofit organization with the primary objective of changing the way the world deals with conflict, away from adversarial approaches towards collaborative Solutions.

 

Mozambique-Tanzania Borderlands/Daraja la Amani | Pontes de Paz Project aims to foster peace and stability in the border regions of Southern Tanzania and Northern Mozambique, with the overarching goal of bolstering community resilience against the influence of violent extremist groups. It recognizes that addressing violent extremism in conflict-prone areas necessitates comprehensive strategies considering broader conflict dynamics. Central to its approach is the belief that resilience can only be cultivated through collaborative efforts involving key government, security, and community stakeholders on both sides of the border.

 

Conflict Stability and Security Fund – East Africa (CSSF) wishes to engage suitable qualified auditors to undertake an external audit of the financial statements of (Mozambique-Tanzania Borderlands/Daraja la Amani | Pontes de Paz Project) implemented by Search for Common Ground (Search) during the financial year 2023/2024.

 

 

1). Establish whether Search project accounts and reports have been prepared in all material respects, in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) for the project-specific financial statements/reports with the project’s accounting principles. 

 

2). Establish whether CSSF external funds have been used in accordance with the conditions of the relevant financing agreements, with due attention to economy, effectiveness, and efficiency, and only for the purposes for which the financing was provided. The relevant financing agreements will be provided upon hire.

 

3). Check and express an opinion on whether the financial statements of project revenues and expenditures prepared by Search during the period under audit are complete and accurate.

 

The Audit will be implemented in Tanzania and Mozambique.

 

The audit will end on 31/05/2024.

 

 

An internal committee will assess the applications received, on the basis of:

1) Proven Track record of External Auditor experience at a national and international level.

2) The number of years of experience the auditor has in working with FCDO projects and NGOs.

3) Audit knowledge

4) Cost of procurement and value for money.

 

 

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.