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Home > Jobs > Grants Financial Specialist II at Compassion International Tanzania November 2026 Grants Financial Specialist II at Compassion International Tanzania November 2026 Compassion International Tanzania New Closes 20 Nov 2026 Location Tanzania Category Accounting
JOB TYPE
- Full time Jobs Posted 13 Nov 2026 Deadline 20 Nov 2026 Compassion International Tanzania is hiring for the position of Grants Financial Specialist II in Kenya.
- The closing date for applications is 20 November 2026 .
- This intermediate specialist performs moderately complex financial management and compliance activities for donor-funded awards throughout the full grant lifecycle – from proposal development to grant closeout and audit preparation.
- This role supports project teams in developing budgets, monitoring expenditures, preparing donor-compliant financial reports, and strengthening financial controls.
- The incumbent conducts financial analyses to identify variances and potential risks, provides guidance to project staff on routine donor regulations, and collaborates with partners to ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial data.
- At this level, the incumbent demonstrates solid working knowledge of grant financial management principles and contributes to improving financial processes and donor compliance.
- He or she may also coach other specialists concerning technical financial matters.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.
- Acts as an advocate to raise awareness of the needs of children.
- Understands Christ’s mandate to protect children.
- Commits to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministry.
- Abides by all behavioral expectations in Compassion’s Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct.
- Reports any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through Compassion’s internal reporting process and appropriately supports responses to incidents if they occur.
- · Contribute to program and project design by providing financial insights, ensuring proposed activities are cost-effective, financially feasible, and aligned with donor regulations and organizational policies.
- · Lead the development of proposal budgets and budget narratives , ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, compliance with donor guidelines, proper cost allocation, and alignment with the technical narrative and implementation plan.
- · Conduct comprehensive financial reviews of proposal packages prior to submission to verify budget accuracy, compliance with donor
REQUIREMENTS
- , cost share commitments, indirect cost calculations, supporting documentation, and consistency across all proposal components.
- · Provide technical financial support in responding to donor inquiries, clarifications, and issues letters , including budget revisions, cost justifications, compliance explanations, and other financial information requested during the proposal review and award negotiation process.
- · Support and participate in award negotiations , including the review and negotiation of budgets, financial provisions, reporting
REQUIREMENTS
- , payment terms, cost share commitments, and award terms and conditions to ensure compliance and protect [...]
HOW TO APPLY
Use the application link below to open the official application form.
