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SUMMARY

OVERVIEW

Job Description EDOTA background Education Outreach Tanzania (EDOTA) is the local not for profit NGO that works collaboratively with local and international partners, local communities, local government authority, and other organizations to promote inclusive community development and economic justice. The organization was registered on 26th May 2010 with registration number 00003478 to operate in Tanzania mainland. Since its establishment, EDOTA have successful implemented several funded projects aimed at enhancing livelihood, economic strengthening, promoting good governance, conserving the environment, addressing GBV and health promotions. TNC and EDOTA have established Partnership since 2020 with EDOTA successful implementing prior programs aimed at strengthening Community-Led fisheries conservation, enforcement readiness and local conservation, in Katavi, Kigoma, Tabora, Geita and Rukwa regions. Project overview The LATABIOCON project addresses the critical environmental and socio-economic challenges facing the Lake Tanganyika Basin (LTB), a massive ecosystem covering 223,000 km² that holds one-fifth of Earth’s accessible freshwater and supports over 12 million people across [...]

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Financial Management and Strategy: Oversee day-to-day accounting, financial planning, budget monitoring, and forecasting for the entire project.

- Contractor and Sub-recipients Auditing: Monitor and audit fund disbursements to Nature based enterprise, contractors and consultants ensuring full compliance with donor regulations.

- Procurement Leadership: Design, implement, and oversee transparent, competitive procurement processes for goods, equipment, and consulting services in line with donor guidelines.

- Financial Reporting: Prepare timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and donor reports.

- Risk and Compliance Management: Serve as the focal point for internal and external project audits; maintain robust internal control systems to mitigate financial and operational risks.

- Capacity Building: Train and support Nature based enterprise and CMIs on financial compliance, reporting standards, and procurement practices.

- Required

QUALIFICATIONS

- & experience Education: A University Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Commerce.

- A professional accounting certification (CPA, ACCA, ACA) or an advanced qualification in Procurement/Supply Chain Management (e.g., CIPS) is highly desirable.

- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience managing finances and procurement for large-scale, complex multi-partner or consortium-led development/conservation projects.

- Donor Compliance: Proven expertise navigating the rigorous financial and procurement regulations of international institutional donors (e.g., EU, USAID, GIZ, UN, or similar).

- Software Competency: Advanced proficiency in financial accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or ERP systems) and Microsoft Excel.

- Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across an inclusive, multi-stakeholder environment.

- What we offer A competitive salary and

BENEFITS

- package commensurate with experience.

- The opportunity to work on a meaningful project driving environmental sustainability and social inclusion.

- A dynamic, professional, and collaborative cross-sector work environment.

- Mode of application All application should be submitted through email [...]

HOW TO APPLY

Mode of application All application should be submitted through email address to [email protected] and copy to [email protected] by 14th October 2026 at 15:30 PM.