Career Opportunity: Grants and Finance Officer – AHADI at World Vision International (Dodoma)

World Vision International is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Grants and Finance Officer – AHADI to oversee project budgeting, partner management, financial reporting, and compliance for the AHADI project based in Dodoma, Tanzania.

Location: Dodoma, Tanzania
Employment Terms: Full-time (Local – Fixed Term)

Job Purpose & Responsibilities

The Grants and Finance Officer will support project budget management, track expenditures, oversee partner compliance, and ensure overall donor compliance under the AHADI project.

• Finance & Budget Management (40%): Track project expenditures against approved budgets, ensure proper charging of expenses, assist with budget revisions, maintain the Fixed Asset Register, and support fleet and logistics functions.
• Partner Management (30%): Review monthly financial reports and retirement documentation from project partners, post them into the system, and perform partner capacity assessments and training to prevent disallowed costs.
• Payments & Disbursements (15%): Facilitate timely disbursements to vendors, partners, and beneficiaries while ensuring correct financial recording.
• Procurement & Compliance (5%): Maintain complete documentation for procurement transactions, ensuring compliance with donor standards and World Vision guidelines.
• Reporting & Audits: Facilitate timesheet and labor distribution reporting, coordinate project audits, and ensure all supporting financial documents are complete and audit-ready.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Professional Certification: Accounting certifications such as CPA or ACCA are an added advantage.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in grant finance or accounting within an international NGO setting.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Excel and financial accounting systems (e.g., SunSystems), along with skills in budget preparation, analysis, and financial reporting.
• Core Competencies: Strong organizational skills, experience managing donor funds and partner allocations, staff supervisory skills, and fluent oral and written English communication.