Temporary Finance Grants Assistant , Tanzania Office
\nVacancy #: 7428
\nUnit: ESARO Tanzania ( Finance admin and IT)
\nOrganisation: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
\nLocation: Tanzania Project Office, Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania
\nReporting to: Senior Grants Officer, Bahari Yetu
\nWork percentage: 100%
\nGrade: A2
\nExpected start date: 01 January 2026
\nType of contract: Fixed-term (up to 6 months)
\nClosing date: 03 December 2025
\nBACKGROUND
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IUCN Tanzania currently runs a diverse portfolio of projects worth USD 23M spread across 9 different regions in mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. The projects are designed to implement system-wide and multi-sectoral actions for nature, climate, people and the economy. The projects are classified into broad thematic areas, and they include:
\nForest and landscape restoration \u2013 The Restoration Initiative (TRI) and FLR hub
\nResilient watershed and wetlands management \u2013 Katuma River, Ruvuma River, Ruvu basin, Lake Tanganyika, and Mara basin
\nSustainable management of agro-biodiversity landscapes \u2013 SUSTAIN Pro, SUSTAIN Eco, RESOLVE NbS, and Resilient Soybeans for Empowerment in Tanzania (RESET).
\nCoastal and Ocean resilience \u2013 Bahari Yetu, Bahari Mali, and Plastics Free Islands
\nBiodiversity and conservation areas management \u2013 Local community conservation, Podong initiative, and STAR.<\/p>\n
The Finance Grants Assistant will be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania with frequent travel to the project sites. Under the guidance of Senior Grants Officer, the Finance Grants Assistant will be responsible in Assisting Finance\/Grants Team in drafting, overseeing, and monitoring the entire grant management process and ensure proper implementation and compliance with donors\u2019 requirements of all grants. This will be done in compliance with IUCN and respective donor financial rules, particularly solicitations, due diligence, pre-award assessments, monitoring, disbursements, reporting, and risk compliance.<\/p>\n MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/strong><\/p>\n Grant management systems development;<\/strong><\/p>\n Grants Compliance Management;<\/strong><\/p>\n Documentation and communication;<\/strong><\/p>\n Other responsibilities:<\/strong> REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n POSITION REQUIREMENTS:<\/p>\n Education;<\/strong><\/p>\n Work Experience;<\/strong><\/p>\n Language requirement; Core Competencies;<\/strong> Professionalism: <\/strong><\/p>\n Accountability: <\/strong><\/p>\n Functional competencies;<\/strong><\/p>\n Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 \/ GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.<\/p>\n Other job opportunities are published in the IUCN website: https:\/\/www.iucn.org\/involved\/jobs\/<\/p>\n About IUCN<\/p>\n IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.<\/p>\n Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world\u2019s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and around 16,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.<\/p>\n IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.<\/p>\n Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people\u2019s well-being.<\/p>\n www.iucn.org How to Apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n Job type\u00a0Full-time<\/a>\u00a0Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE TO APPLY<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
\nJOB DESCRIPTION
\nSPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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\nAssist in Preparing accurate quarterly budget variance reports for the IUCN Tanzania C portfolio, analyzing financial performance by comparing actual expenditures to budgets, highlighting variances, and identifying trends.<\/li>\n\n
\nPerform other duties as they may be assigned from time to time.<\/p>\n\n
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\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Swahili.<\/p>\n
\nTransparency: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nInclusiveness:<\/li>\n\n
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\nBe willing to undertake frequent travel and interact with different stakeholders at national\/sub-national levels.
\nAPPLICATIONS<\/strong>
\nApplicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the \u201cApply\u201d button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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