Friends of Lake Tanganyika – Tanzania
Friends of Lake Tanganyika (FOLT) is a non-governmental organization established in 2012 and registered under the Tanzanian Non-Governmental Organization Act No.24, 2022, with registration No: 00NGO/008484. FOLT is headquartered in Katumbi Village in Uvinza District, Kigoma Region. FOLT’s mission is to end extreme poverty, hunger and environmental degradation across the Lake Tanganyika Basin by providing local communities access to equitable use of natural resources and how to sustainably manage those resources. FOLT envisions a sound Lake Tanganyika basin where people and nature thrive together.
The Mahale Mountains Agroforestry Project
FOLT, in partnership with the Belgian NGO WeForest, is planning to implement the 6-year Mahale Mountains Agroforestry Project. The project’s main goal is to reduce pressure on natural forests and improve the living conditions of smallholder farmers in Uvinza District in the Greater Mahale Ecosystem (GME) through the establishment of agroforestry systems on 2,500 smallholders hectares from 2024 to 2029.
The objectives are as follows:
Objective 1: Agroforestry Systems: To establish agroforestry systems and other tree crops with smallholder farmers to decrease pressure on natural forests by increasing farm productivity and tree cover in the landscape.
Objective 2: Livelihoods: To increase and sustain production of food, fodder and fuelwood for household consumption and potentially support the development of top agricultural value chains.
Objective 3: Environmental Education: To sensitize project communities on climate change and forest and landscape restoration to conserve natural resources such as fishing and chimpanzee habitat; as well as build interest and commitment in participating in the agroforestry project activities.
Responsibilities
Core duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Keeping accurate records for all financial transactions
- Preparing balance sheets
- Processing invoices
- Recording accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Updating internal systems with financial data
- Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
- Reconciling bank statements
- Participating in financial audits
- Tracking bank deposits and payments
- Assisting with budget preparation
- Reviewing and implementing financial policies
Required Attributes
- Focused, disciplined and determined
- Self-motivated
- Structured and analytic mindset
- Innovative and collaborative
- Patient and flexible, particularly in cross-cultural environments
- Work well under tight deadlines
- Good interpersonal skills
- Commitment to the mission and vision of both FOLT and WeForest
Required Qualifications
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or economics
- Minimum five years as a financial officer (international organization preferred)
- Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures
- Experience using financial software
- Advanced MS Excel skills
- Knowledge of financial regulations
- Excellent analytical and numerical skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data
Other:
- Fluent in English and Swahili (both speaking and writing)
- In possession of a driving license, experience with driving motorbikes and other vehicles is considered a plus
- Flexible in terms of traveling, living condition and work hours
- Must be a citizen of Tanzania
Terms & Conditions
Start date: 1st March 2024
Location: Katumbi Village, Uvinza District
Contract type: One-year renewable contract with a 6-month probation period
Position: Full-time
Hours: On average 8 hours per day Monday – Saturday (daily hours will vary)
Supervisor: Project Manager
Package: Remuneration based on experience
Application Procedure
Deadline: applications will be accepted up until the position is filled.
Submit to: FOLT Executive Secretary: folt.kazi@gmail.com
Subject line: “RE: Finance Officer Position”
Documents:
- Cover letter detailing your interest and experience
- Curriculum Vitae (including phone/ email contact information)
- Four relevant references (2 from former direct supervisors)
Applicants failing to deliver the above documents will not be considered.
Due to the anticipated number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We thank you in advance for your interest.
