{"id":16422,"date":"2020-05-30T16:00:46","date_gmt":"2020-05-30T13:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/?p=16422"},"modified":"2020-05-30T09:48:40","modified_gmt":"2020-05-30T06:48:40","slug":"job-vacancy-at-hakielimu-grants-and-compliance-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/job-vacancy-at-hakielimu-grants-and-compliance-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Job Vacancy at HakiElimu, Grants and Compliance Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Grants and Compliance Officer\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n

Job Description<\/b><\/p>\n

Job Title Grants and Compliance Officer<\/b>
\nDepartment: Support Services and Finance
\nReports to: Accountant
\nLocation: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
\nSupervises: Usually none
\nTravel Requirements: Some travel
\nKey relationships ED, Head of Programme, Head of Support Services and
\nFinance, MEAL Manager and CEA\/RIPA\/MEA Managers, Accountant<\/p>\n

A: CORE PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Responsible for the successful management of funds for both projects by ensuring that all the necessary requirements, regulations and compliance are being adhered to. S\/he will accountable for ensuring that all aspects of HakiElimu\u2019s financial procedures and processes with partners are effectively performed. S\/he will be assisting the Accountant in reporting of all donor funds management.<\/p>\n

\u00a0MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/b><\/p>\n

Grants Management (40%)<\/b><\/p>\n

Track funds disbursements and follow all the necessary procedures of funds receiving.
\nEstablish and maintain the files for each grant received for each project for easy tracking and reporting.<\/p>\n

Responsible for the arrangement of projects expenditures verifications and audits as per the grant\u2019s contract.
\nAssist the Accountant and Head-SSAF in the management of funds expenditures; including Imprest management, posting of vouchers to the account software, reconciliations and reporting.
\nDevelop systems and support organisation\u2019s efforts to monitor, track and report related grants fund management and audit recommendations.<\/p>\n

Partner Monitoring\u00a0 and Support (30%)<\/b><\/p>\n

Ensure all donor and HakiElimu guidelines\u00a0 are complied with and communicated to partners
\nConduct periodic verification of Partner\u2019s expenditure to see that they are properly supported and are in accordance with the approved work plan and budget.
\nReview Partners bank reconciliation statement and compare with expenditure and balance reported in the Statement of Source and Application of Funds
\nCommunicate in writing to HakiElimu Accountant and Head of SSAF any areas where non-compliance exists or expenditure cannot be verified.
\nFollow up on any issues raised following these reviews to ensure that they are properly addressed.
\nEnsure partners financial reports are submitted timely as per the established standards and agreement.
\nFollow up on external and internal audit recommendations to ensure full implementation.<\/p>\n

Participate key training and orientation to partners, development and financial control and system issues.
\nProvide input in drafting training plans for the relevant partners focussing on strengthening partner capacities to better comply with HakiElimu contractual arrangements.
\nAssisting partners in identifying areas to strengthen and develop partner finance staff and either provide this training or assist the partner in identifying where such training can be sourced.<\/p>\n

Compliance (20%)<\/b><\/p>\n

Ensure that the contracts, policies and procedures are in accordance to the National laws
\nEnsure that HakiElimu comply with the NGO 2018 Financial Regulation in Management of donor funds
\nProvide guidance in interpreting and executing applicable regulations, terms and conditions of the grant
\nConduct periodic reviews including site visits to the project beneficiaries.
\nTrain project staff on procedures and requirements.<\/p>\n

Other duties as required (10%)<\/b><\/p>\n

Serve as a member of the fundraising committee and participate proposal budget development.
\nParticipate in the development of department\u2019s work plans and reports.
\nOther duties as may be assigned by the supervisor<\/p>\n

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS, BEHAVIOURS AND CONDUCT:<\/p>\n

Minimum Skills and Experience-Essentials\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Advance Diploma in Accountancy or B Com majoring in Accountancy. Possession of either CPA or Master\u2019s degree in relevant field will be an added advantage.
\nStrong Financial and grant management skills and experience
\nGood knowledge and understanding of NGO statutory and compliance requirements.
\nUnderstanding of project cycle management (including problem\/objective trees, stakeholder analysis, project planning, budgeting).
\nStrong knowledge of current and future funding trends, as well as of development issues, especially education and democracy
\nFluency in both Kiswahili and English (Spoken & Written)
\nExcellent Analysis and Reasoning skills
\nAbility to work independently and in a team
\nComputer literate \u2013 competent in the use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and accounting software such as Pastel, QuickBooks and Sun system.<\/p>\n

Minimum Skills and Experience- Desirables<\/b><\/p>\n

Applicable experience in nonprofit governance, administration, grants management and compliance
\nExperience of working in a multi-cultural environment.
\nAbility to train and support staff to understand developing and managing donor relationships and funding.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Personal Attributes and behaviors<\/b><\/p>\n

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities at the same time. In particular, experience of managing multiple budgets at the same time.
\nProactive and able to self-manage
\nHighly organized and detail conscious
\nHonesty and integrity
\nA team player
\nAble to communicate clearly to diverse audiences, including donors, private sector partners, staff, management and government officials<\/p>\n

Code of Conduct<\/b><\/p>\n

To uphold HakiElimu\u2019s financial policies and procedures, staff code of conduct and values at all times during the course of your post with the organization, acting as a role model in the course of your duties.<\/p>\n

How to apply<\/b><\/p>\n

Full job description and the applications form can be downloaded from www.hakielimu.or.tz. All applications should be sent to\u00a0jobs@hakielimu.or.tz\u00a0<\/b>by 10th June 2020.<\/p>\n

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