Financial Quality Control Advisor

Main tasks: Assist programme officers in assessing project proposals with regard to relevance, realism and cost effectiveness. In cooperation with programme officers and agreement partner, assess agreement partner’s capacity and competence with regard to financial management, and give advice on appropriate formats and timing for the reporting required in the agreement. Review relevant documents such as agreement partner’s budgets, financial reports and audits for advice and quality assurance during preparation of and prior to entering into agreements, annual meetings and disbursements. Further, provide written comments to relevant Programme Officer as a basis for necessary action to ensure effective grant management of high standard in line with Norwegian rules and regulation for management of Norwegian grants. Review and give inputs on procurement processes Other duties and tasks as may be deemed necessary Requirements Candidates should have an academic degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting/Audit or a related field, and at least three years working experience in a relevant position. The successful candidate should have relevant experience from working with grant management in an international working environment. The candidate should have good analytical skills, conceptual ability, and good knowledge of Tanzanian institutional government system. The candidate must be fluent in English and preferably have working knowledge of Kiswahili. Excellent ICT skills are required. We are looking for a person who is able to contribute to a good working relationship with colleagues at the Embassy and with development partners, and a good team player who can also work independently and efficiently. What the Embassy can offer The Embassy can offer a supportive working environment, where staff members work in a dynamic and cooperative spirit, collaborating across programme areas and sectors. The Embassy has 24 staff members and is located in Dar es Salaam’s city centre. Applications A letter of application with an updated CV, should be sent to emb.daressalaam@mfa.no with the heading “Program Officer 2/15.”

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