Vacancy Announcement

Position: Temporary Finance Grants Assistant
Vacancy #: 7428
Unit: ESARO Tanzania (Finance, Admin, and IT)
Organisation: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location: Tanzania Project Office, Dar es Salaam
Reporting to: Senior Grants Officer, Bahari Yetu
Work Percentage: 100%
Grade: A2
Contract Type: Fixed-term (up to 6 months)
Expected Start Date: 01 January 2026
Closing Date: 03 December 2025

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Background

IUCN Tanzania manages a diverse project portfolio valued at USD 23M, implemented across 9 regions in mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. These projects support integrated actions in nature conservation, climate resilience, community well-being, and sustainable economic development.

Key Thematic Areas

• Forest and Landscape Restoration: TRI, FLR Hub
• Watershed & Wetlands Management: Katuma River, Ruvuma River, Ruvu Basin, Lake Tanganyika, Mara Basin
• Agro-biodiversity & Sustainable Landscapes: SUSTAIN Pro, SUSTAIN Eco, RESOLVE NbS, RESET
• Coastal & Ocean Resilience: Bahari Yetu, Bahari Mali, Plastics Free Islands
• Biodiversity & Conservation Areas: Community conservation, Podong Initiative, STAR

The Finance Grants Assistant will be based in Dar es Salaam with frequent travel to project sites.

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Job Description

Specific Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Senior Grants Officer, the Finance Grants Assistant will support the grants and finance team in drafting, overseeing, and monitoring the entire grant management cycle. All work must comply with IUCN and donor financial rules and procedures, including due diligence, pre-award assessments, disbursements, reporting, and risk compliance.

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Major Responsibilities

1. Grant Management System Development

• Support the development and maintenance of a comprehensive grants management tracker.
• Ensure consistent use of IUCN grants management tools, adapting them to country-specific needs.
• Assist in due diligence for subgrantee selection, including technical and financial capacity assessments.
• Ensure program and support teams understand donor compliance requirements and IUCN procedures.
• Contribute to capacity-building of sub-grantees and project teams.

2. Grants Compliance Management

• Assist in reviewing agreements, amendments, cost extensions, and no-cost extensions.
• Support compliance reviews of expenses and contribute to financial report preparation.
• Prepare quarterly budget variance reports for the IUCN Tanzania portfolio.
• Review subgrantee financial reports for compliance and accuracy.
• Conduct final compliance checks against donor-approved budgets.

3. Documentation and Communication

• Track and document all grant-related information following IUCN guidelines.
• Maintain updated files both electronically and physically.
• Facilitate proper documentation of Implementing Partner (IP) records.
• Communicate important updates to supervisors, colleagues, and partners.
• Provide weekly updates and upcoming plans every end of the week.
• Keep the Grants Folder up to date with all financial information.

4. Other Duties

• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

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Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet tools).

Work Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience in grants management, organizational assessments, or systems reviews.
• Strong expertise in grant-funded project implementation and reporting.
• Highly motivated, proactive, innovative, and results-driven.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Language Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English and Swahili.

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Core Competencies

• Transparency: Builds trust and supports informed decision-making.
• Inclusiveness: Values diversity and fosters multicultural collaboration.
• Professionalism: Represents IUCN with diligence and integrity.
• Accountability: Takes responsibility for actions and supports IUCN’s One Programme approach.

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Functional Competencies

• Adherence to IUCN core values.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Excellent communication and reporting abilities.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong team player and adaptable to international work environments.
• Willingness to travel and interact with stakeholders at multiple levels.

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Application Process

Interested applicants must apply online through the IUCN HR Management System by selecting the vacancy and clicking the “Apply” button. Applicants will create an account and submit their profile information.

• No applications accepted after the deadline.
• The system closes at midnight (Swiss time, GMT+1 / GMT+2 DST).
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Other job opportunities: www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/

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About IUCN

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, established in 1948. With more than 1,400 member organisations and 16,000 experts, IUCN delivers conservation knowledge, standards, tools, and solutions that support sustainable development worldwide.

IUCN works with governments, NGOs, businesses, indigenous organisations, local communities, and scientists to address global environmental challenges and implement projects that restore ecosystems, reverse biodiversity loss, and improve human well-being.

More info:
www.iucn.org
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How to Apply:

To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.

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