Finance Officer Job Opportunity at Norwegian Association of Disabled

Background

Norwegian Association of Disabled (NAD) is an independent human rights organization for persons with disabilities. Its vision is a society for all, where people with disabilities have equal opportunities to live according to their wishes, abilities, and interests.

NAD has its headquarters in Oslo, Norway, with branches in Zambia, Uganda, and Zanzibar. In Tanzania, the organization works closely with partners to promote disability rights and inclusive development.

Position Details

Category	Details
Position	Finance Officer
Location	Zanzibar
Reports To	Country Director
Organization	Norwegian Association of Disabled
Application Deadline	31 May 2026

Role and Responsibilities

Country Office Financial Management & Controls

• Manage NAD Zanzibar’s finances while maintaining strong internal controls and accountability.
• Handle payroll administration and statutory compliance.
• Track budgets and support budget adjustments.
• Manage cash and bank operations.
• Oversee procurement processes and payments.

Partner Finance & Subgrant Coordination

• Support partner organizations with budgeting and financial reporting.
• Review financial reports and ensure compliance with donor requirements.
• Coordinate fund requests and transfers.
• Supervise subgrants and monitor advances and deferred grant income.
• Strengthen partners’ financial management capacity.

Anti-Corruption, Financial Assurance & Follow-up

• Strengthen internal financial controls and anti-corruption systems.
• Conduct financial reviews and spot checks.
• Follow up on audit findings and management recommendations.
• Support financial accountability across programs and partnerships.

Strategic Finance Contribution & Sustainability

• Support programme and proposal budgeting.
• Participate in programme development activities.
• Represent NAD Zanzibar in finance-related forums.
• Contribute to shared learning within NAD’s global finance team.

Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in financial management, preferably within NGOs or donor-funded programs.
• Experience working with donor requirements, grants, subgrants, and partner organizations.
• Good knowledge of Tanzanian/Zanzibar financial, tax, and labor regulations.
• Experience supporting audits, financial reviews, and follow-up on audit recommendations.

Skills, Abilities, and Attitudes

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• High integrity, accountability, and ethical judgment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
• Ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance staff and partners.
• Commitment to transparency, anti-corruption practices, and continuous learning.

NAD Values

NAD employees are expected to promote the organization’s values by contributing to a culture of openness, trust, respect, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. Staff should be self-driven, strategic, flexible, and committed to achieving results with integrity.

Diversity and Inclusion

Qualified applicants with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process and employment are available. Requests can be made through:

📧 nadzanzibar@nhf.no

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit:

• Cover Letter (maximum 1 page)
• Resume/CV (maximum 3 pages)
• Three references with contact details

Applications should be sent to:

Country Director

Norwegian Association of Disabled – Zanzibar Country Office

📧 nadzanzibar@nhf.no

Important:
The email subject line MUST be “Finance Officer”. Emails with different subject lines will not be considered.

Deadline for Submission

🗓 Close of Business: 31 May 2026

Contact Information

Norwegian Association of Disabled – Head Office

P.O. Box 9217 Grønland
N-0134 Oslo, Norway

Zanzibar Office

House No. 24, Azania Street
Mombasa – Zanzibar

📞 +255 798 235 053
📧 nadzanzibar@nhf.no