Budget and Grants Officer – Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)

Job Title: Budget and Grants Officer (1 Position)
Organization: Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Reporting To: Senior Budget and Grants Officer
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: Accounting & Finance Jobs
Opening Date: 03 August 2026
Application Deadline: 14 August 2026

Job Overview

Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is seeking a qualified Budget and Grants Officer to support financial proposal budgeting, donor-funded project budget management, and grants administration.

The successful candidate will ensure that project budgets comply with donor requirements, organizational policies, financial procedures, and regulatory standards while supporting effective implementation of research projects.

Key Responsibilities

Budget Development & Monitoring

• Support preparation, review, and monitoring of project budgets.
• Ensure budgets are:
  • Accurate
  • Realistic
  • Aligned with grant proposals
  • Compliant with funding conditions and organizational policies
• Monitor budget performance and support financial decision-making.

Grants Administration & Compliance

• Ensure financial terms comply with:
  • Donor requirements
  • Organizational standards
  • Financial procedures
  • Legal obligations
• Support administration of donor-funded grants.
• Maintain accurate grant and budget documentation for:
  • External audits
  • Regulatory reviews
  • Compliance checks

Contract & Partner Management

• Assist in partner contract development, including:
  • Engagement
  • Negotiation support
  • Contract close-out procedures
• Coordinate with legal teams and grants/contracts officers on partnership agreements.

Financial Reporting & Stakeholder Support

• Build effective working relationships with:
  • Funding partners
  • Project teams
  • Internal departments
  • External stakeholders
• Support project teams in meeting reporting requirements, including:
  • Financial reports
  • Scientific reports
  • Donor reports
• Assist auditors and regulatory bodies by preparing required documentation and responding to inquiries.

Systems Improvement & Coordination

• Collaborate with:
  • Finance department
  • Procurement department
  • Program teams
• Support improvements in grants and contracts management systems.
• Help optimize workflows related to:
  • Budgeting
  • Reporting
  • Compliance
  • Documentation
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Familiarity with ERP or accounting software.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Budget management
  • Grants administration
  • Financial operations
  • Donor-funded project management
• Understanding of:
  • Financial regulations
  • Compliance requirements
  • Donor reporting standards
• Strong analytical skills with ability to:
  • Interpret financial data
  • Identify trends
  • Support informed decisions
• Excellent financial record-keeping skills.
• High level of:
  • Integrity
  • Transparency
  • Accountability
  • Ethical financial management

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Accountancy
  • Finance
  • Economics
  • Related fields

Added Advantage:

• CPA qualification.

Experience Required

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in:
  • Finance
  • Project budgeting
  • Grants management
  • Related financial roles

Language & Communication Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to effectively engage with:
  • Donors
  • Project teams
  • Internal stakeholders
  • External partners

Application Information

Application Deadline: 14 August 2026

Interested candidates should submit applications through the official application link provided by Ifakara Health Institute.

Important Notice:
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants should disregard any suspicious requests for payment related to job offers or interviews.

Apply using the employer’s official application instructions.