Senior Programs Finance Officer at World Vision – September 2026

World Vision Tanzania

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization with 75 years of experience focused on helping vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. The organization works with children and communities of all backgrounds and operates in nearly 100 countries with more than 31,000 staff.

Position Details

• Position: Senior Programs Finance Officer
• Organization: World Vision Tanzania
• Location: Kagera, Tanzania
• Contract Type: Local – Fixed Term Employee
• Job Type: Full-time
• Applicant Type: Local Applicants Only
• Job Reference: JR52801

Major Responsibilities

1. Budget Development and Performance Control – 20%

• Coordinate and consolidate budget preparations, review and timely submission.
• In collaboration with the Project Coordinator, ensure all budget spending is carried out according to approved budgets and activities.
• Ensure expenditure complies with World Vision policies and donor terms and conditions.

End Results

• Quality budgets are prepared, submitted on time and approved.

2. Capacity Building – 10%

• Conduct financial capacity-building needs assessments.
• Ensure a capacity-building plan is established for field staff, partners and sub-grantees.
• Conduct financial capacity-building activities for field staff and partners.

End Results

• Capacity-building sessions within the programmes are well coordinated.

3. Financial Reporting and Accountability – 15%

• Coordinate preparation of financial reports at programme level.
• Review financial reports and ensure timely submission.
• Conduct monthly FFT reviews to ensure report accuracy.
• Prepare project financial analysis reports and share them with programme and project management on a monthly basis.
• Ensure compliance with the LDR Policy.

End Results

• Complete financial reports are prepared with clearly explained variance explanations.

4. Cash Management – 10%

• Ensure adequate cash management within programmes.
• Ensure programmes maintain the targeted low cash balance at the end of each month.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Ensure all payments are made on time and comply with FFM policies and procedures.
• Ensure payments have relevant and adequate supporting documentation.

End Results

• Target low cash balances are achieved and cash-related risks are prevented.

5. Audit Performance and Follow-Up – 10%

• In collaboration with the Programme Manager/Coordinator, coordinate programme-level auditing exercises.
• Prepare timely responses to auditors’ observations and recommendations.
• Prepare action plans for implementation of audit findings.
• Share audit action plans with the National Office.
• Follow up within the programme on the implementation status of audit findings.

End Results

• Good audit ratings are achieved and audit recommendations are implemented on time.

6. Partner Management – 10%

• Participate in partner assessments covering their systems and financial capacity before engagement and transfer of funds.
• Ensure partners meet the required minimum financial standards for working with World Vision Tanzania.
• Conduct partner monitoring visits for review and capacity building.
• Ensure timely funding and retirement of partner advances.

End Results

• Partners demonstrate good performance and deliver quality results.

7. Administrative Responsibilities – 10%

• Provide technical support for fleet management to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Prepare monthly fleet analysis reports covering maintenance and fuel costs to support management decision-making.
• Prepare fleet reports for monthly submission to the National Office.
• Facilitate programme-level procurement by ensuring compliance with World Vision policies and procedures.
• Support project implementation through effective procurement processes.
• Review monthly staff payroll and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Undertake performance appraisals with staff at cluster level.

End Results

• Timely administrative support is provided and risks are managed at an acceptable level.

8. Balance Sheet and Asset Management – 5%

• Manage all balance sheet items, including staff advances, within the programme in accordance with World Vision policies.
• Review staff EERs for accuracy and validity of receipts.
• Ensure the Fixed Assets Register is maintained and updated on time.
• Ensure inventories are properly reconciled.

End Results

• Clean and properly managed balance sheet items.

Knowledge and Qualifications

Required Professional Experience

The required knowledge and skills may be acquired through a combination of formal education, self-education, prior experience and on-the-job training.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or a related field.

Experience

• 2–4 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA
• ACCA
• CPA

Technical Skills and Abilities

• Excellent computer skills, particularly in:
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • SunSystems software
• Demonstrated ability in supervision.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Tact and diplomacy when dealing with staff and workplace-related matters.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels.

Christian Faith and Organizational Requirements

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization with a mission centred on following Jesus Christ in service to the world’s most vulnerable children.

To the fullest extent legally permissible, successful applicants are expected to:

• Affirm World Vision’s core documents.
• Observe conduct compatible with Christian principles.
• Maintain a high level of professional ethics.
• Act in accordance with cultural sensitivities.
• Regularly attend team and office devotions, chapel and prayer gatherings in line with the policies applicable to the World Vision host location and department.

Recruitment Fraud Warning

World Vision does not and will never solicit money for any part of its recruitment process, including:

• Shortlisting
• Interviews
• Background checks
• Medical check-ups

Applicants should exercise caution regarding individuals or agencies claiming to represent World Vision and requesting payment during recruitment.

For questions or to report suspected fraudulent recruitment activity, World Vision provides the following contacts:

• Ethics reporting: World Vision Incident Reporting
• Email: careers@wvi.org

How to Apply

Interested and qualified local applicants should submit their applications through the official World Vision International careers portal.

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