CARE is a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to fighting poverty and social injustice and places a particular emphasis on women and girls, their dignity, and their empowerment to lead their communities out of poverty. In 2020, CARE worked in 104 countries, reaching 90 million people through more than 1,300 programs, with an annual budget of $650 million. Every single one of those 90 million people has a story of resilience, community, strength, and hope for all things that bind us together, across every corner of the globe. CARE began working in Tanzania in April 1994, in response to the crisis in Rwanda and the subsequent influx of refugees into the Kagera Region of Northwestern Tanzania. Over the subsequent years, CARE Tanzania developed innovative education, health, microfinance, and environmental programs across most regions of the country.
Job Summary:
CARE Tanzania seeks to recruit a Grants and Finance Intern who will be responsible for supporting the accounts and grants daily activities and play a key role in the provision of finance and grants support.
The Grants and Finance Intern will report directly to the Grants and Finance Coordinator and will be based in Dar es Salaam.
Objective of the Internship
- Ensure adequate management of project funds at the program level, and oversee adherence to various rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines issued for proper management of donor funds and execution of accounting transactions.
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of accurate and orderly financial reports for management reviews and donor requirements periodically and as guided by the Grants and Finance Coordinator.
- Responsible for program office accounting activities, including management of payments, bank agent, facilitating, recording, and supervising recording of data in PS, ensuring proper maintenance and filing of financial and contractual documents.Â
- Overseeing procurements of program office requirements within the approved limits and will observe strictly the rules and guidelines of CARE, donor requirements, and good practice in procurement procedures.
- Review supporting documents and entries in the PS system to ensure validity, correctness, and appropriate use of account codes and other required fields prior to approval of the recorded transactions by budget holders.
- Maintain program files, such as the donor contract, program budget, and program activity plan, in an orderly manner.
- Prepare the Projects Closeout Checklist, review project account balances, and address any financial issues in a timely manner with the program/project team leader. Follow up on the grant close-up checklist to ensure compliance and smooth closing of programs.
- Follow up with responsible officers to ensure timely clearance or collection of outstanding payables and receivables and inform the management of any long overdue receivables or payables that do not receive a response.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Knowledge and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/commerce or any other related field.
- Proficient in computers with knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite and Internet usage.
- Experience in working with accounting software
- Self-motivated, good organization, and management skills, including a demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads.
- Ability to work with multiple tasks, demands, and deadlines, with a positive and constructive attitude under minimal supervision.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Time management skills.
BEHAVIORS:
- Hardworking with the capacity to work independently.
- Honesty, integrity, and an open and transparent personality.
- Discretion and understanding of confidentiality issues.
- Excellent attention to details.
- Team player, working collaboratively towards achieving a team goal.
- Motivated, energetic, and striving to support others.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Mode of Application
Only a letter of application and updated CV, including names of at least 3 reputable referees with reliable contacts, should be sent by email to Human Resources Department
TZAHumanResourcesDepartment@care.org by CoB, 5th February 2025 at 1700 hrs. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
CARE is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity, and diversity. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children and vulnerable adults from abuse.
