Office of the Minister of Finance: Chairman of the National Tax Mediation Commission (CNMF)

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS President of the National Commission for Tax Mediation (CNMF)

Main duties

• Democratic Republic of the Congo The Office of the Minister of Finance is launching a call for applications for the recruitment of the President of the National Tax Mediation Commission (CNMF), in charge of exercising the function of Tax Ombudsman. This procedure is based on the principles of transparency, fairness and merit, while respecting the requirements of independence, impartiality and probity attached to this function. 1. Published: October 19, 2026. Closing: Monday, October 31, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Kinshasa). 2. The CNMF is established by Article 108a of Law No. 004/2003 of 13 March 2003 reforming tax procedures, as amended and supplemented. Its composition, organization and functioning are set by Ministerial Order No. 059/CAB/MIN/FINANCES/2025 of 25 August 2025. An advisory, equal and independent body, it is placed under the authority of the Minister having Finance in his attributions, to which it reports. 3. The CNMF hears tax disputes that persist between taxpayers and the Tax Administration after a decision of total or partial rejection in the administrative phase and before any judicial remedy. It formulates opinions and recommendations to promote their resolution, strengthen transparency, improve the quality of service to taxpayers and prevent the recurrence of these disputes. 4. Responsibilities of the President Lead the work of the CNMF, ensure its administrative and financial management and lead the Permanent Secretariat. Preside over the Plenary Assembly and convene it every fifteen (15) days or, exceptionally, depending on the files to be examined. Set the schedule and agenda for hearings; appoint a rapporteur for each case and, by letter, the ad hoc representative of the requesting taxpayer. Divide the votes in case of equality. Prepare the annual draft budget as authorising officer. Ensure the transmission of reasoned opinions and annual activity report to the Minister of Finance. 5. The President is appointed for a term of five (5) years, non-renewable and non-revocable, except for serious misconduct. The position is based at Kinshasaat the headquarters of the CNMF. 6. Applications are open to all nationalities. At least fifteen (15) years of internationally recognized expertise in tax matters. To present irreproachable moral integrity, attested by a clean criminal record and an in-depth morality investigation. Ensure effective independence with respect to the Tax Administration and any public or private structure likely to generate a conflict of interest. Have not held any political or partisan office in the five (5) years preceding the nomination. 7. Higher education in taxation, law, economics or public finance. Experience in mediation, conciliation, arbitration or tax litigation and knowledge of the Congolese tax system. Experience in the management of an institution, multidisciplinary teams and budget management. Proficiency in written and oral French, as well as administrative procedures and budgetary and legal rules. Sense of ethics and deontology; ability to dialogue, communication, anticipation and arbitration; sense of accountability. Experience in driving and accompanying change or reform. 8. Composition of the file Letter of motivation addressed to the Minister of Finance. Detailed CV highlighting fifteen (15) years of tax expertise and its international dimension. Note of vision (three pages maximum) on the operationalization and operation of the CNMF. Certified copies of diplomas and academic titles. Service certificates, work certificates or any document justifying the experience. Criminal record extract of less than three (3) months. Declaration on the honour of absence of conflict of interest and independence. Statement on the Honour of Absence of Political or Partisan Function in the Past Five Years. Declaration of Consent to Morality Investigation and Notice of Ethical Compliance and Jurisdiction.

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