Grants Financial Specialist II
Company: Compassion International Tanzania
Location: Tanzania (Note: Role posting indicates regional support/alignment)
Category: Accounting & Finance / Grants Management
Job Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 20th November 2026
About the Organization
Compassion International is a Christian child development organization dedicated to releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name. Working through local church partners, Compassion implements holistic child development programs focused on children’s physical, economic, social, and spiritual well-being.
Job Summary
Compassion International is seeking an intermediate Grants Financial Specialist II to perform moderately complex financial management and compliance activities for donor-funded awards across the full grant lifecycle—from proposal development to grant closeout and audit preparation. The incumbent supports project teams in budgeting, expenditure monitoring, donor-compliant reporting, financial controls, and risk identification.
Key Responsibilities
1. Faith & Child Protection Integration
- Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, serving as a consistent witness and upholding the ministry in prayer.
- Act as an advocate for children, prioritizing child protection considerations in all decision-making tasks and abiding by Compassion’s Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct.
2. Proposal Development, Budgeting & Award Negotiations
- Contribute to program and project design by providing financial insights to ensure proposed activities are cost-effective, financially feasible, and aligned with donor regulations.
- Lead the development of proposal budgets, budget narratives, and comprehensive financial reviews prior to submission to verify accuracy, cost-share commitments, and indirect cost calculations.
- Participate in award negotiations covering budgets, financial provisions, reporting terms, and payment schedules.
3. Grant Budget Management & Project Execution
- Oversee grant budget management activities at the project level, including budget monitoring, forecasting, variance analysis, and budget revisions.
- Support project start-up workshops to ensure stakeholders understand financial management requirements, compliance obligations, and reporting expectations.
- Collaborate closely with finance, global program, and legal specialists to manage government- and institutional-funded projects.
4. Compliance, Audits & Project Closeout
- Provide ongoing compliance oversight for donor regulations, award terms, organizational policies, and financial controls.
- Serve as a key liaison with donors on financial matters, providing updates and supporting constructive donor relationships.
- Assist in coordinating external audits, preparing audit schedules, and serving as a point of contact for financial audits.
- Manage project closeout activities, including final financial reconciliations, reporting, asset disposition, and audit-ready documentation retention.
- Mentor and coach less experienced financial specialists concerning technical finance issues.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
- Relevant professional certification from a nationally or internationally recognized organization in a related field (equivalent education, training, and/or certification may be substituted).
Experience
- Relevant professional experience working in grant financial management, accounting, or a related field.
- Solid working knowledge of grant financial management principles, donor regulations, budgeting, and financial analysis.
Core Competencies & Working Environment
- Strong planning, organization, documentation management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a standard office environment with sitting, standing, or walking for up to 8 hours per day.
- Travel Requirements: May be required to travel up to 10% of the normal schedule.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications online through the official Compassion International careers portal before the deadline.