Call for Expert for Finance and Audit Committee (FAC)

The Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF), the global fund for Preventing Violent Extremism, is looking for a world-class expert for its Finance and Audit Committee (FAC), which is a standing committee established by the Governing Board of GCERF. The FAC oversees and advises on matters related to finance, such as financial risk and policy, financial planning, monitoring, and financial performance; audit; risk management and internal control, as well as human resources policies and frameworks. The Terms of Reference of the FAC outlining its main responsibilities can be accessed here. During the year the Committee meets four times virtually, including two formal meetings to review the financial Board papers before submission to the Board for a decision, and about two working sessions on specific topics. The Independent Experts shall possess strong financial management, risk management and systems of internal control, and audit, as well as a good understanding of the risks of managing small grants in fragile contexts, developing proactive responses to the new funding environment, including engaging the private sector, etc. They should have a record of success as a senior executive (current or retired) with deep experience and expertise in financial and risk management, accounting, and internal or external auditing, and at least 10 years in working in multicultural group settings. Knowledge in Geopolitics and Preventing/Countering Violent Extremism, as well as in financial management of global funds, would be a helpful background. To apply to be a member of the FAC, please email: (a) your curriculum vitae (CV)/resume; and (b) a maximum one page long cover letter to explain the candidate’s interest and specific expertise to: calls@gcerf.org, with the Subject line: “FAC Application: LAST NAME, First Name.” The selected candidates may be contacted by the GCERF Secretariat for an interview. The application deadline is 20 January 2026. Check the detailed call here. Check the detailed TOR of the committee here.