Finance & Grants Officer, Njombe

About the role

FHI 360 is recruiting a Finance & Grants Officer for its Njombe office. The role supports financial and grants management by ensuring accurate financial administration, effective budget monitoring and compliance with donor and organizational requirements throughout the grant lifecycle. It works closely with program, procurement and management teams to promote sound financial stewardship and timely delivery of grant objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor subawardee financial and management performance and conduct regular site visits to check compliance, follow up on special award conditions and provide capacity building.
• Review subawardee documentation such as monthly invoices, timesheets, receipts and monthly program reports, and submit them to the head office.
• Prepare and manage a regional budget, track expenditures and support the development of national and regional budgets.
• Prepare financial reports, perform or review reconciliations, and review payments against FHI 360 cost principles.
• Coordinate with the Finance Manager on audits and help implement audit recommendations.
• Assist procurement by reviewing vendor selection analyses and support project activity and pipeline reporting.
• Review accounting transactions so costs are charged to the correct codes, and review requests for payment and attest deliverables with the regional technical team.
• Educate stakeholders on programs, procedures and eligibility criteria, and maintain professional working relationships.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting with 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in financial management, direct management of contracts, grants and other agreements in an NGO environment; NGO experience preferred.
• CPA, ACCA or another relevant professional qualification is desirable.
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks and adapt to diverse cultural settings.

Required skills

• Knowledge of donor (USG and non-USG) rules and regulations, contracting principles and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet software.
• Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams and standard office equipment.

Travel is less than 10-30%. Applications are made online with a cover letter, CV, copies of certificates and three referees; the closing date is 30 October 2026. The expected annual basic salary is TZS 40,000,000 - 55,000,000.