V- Agroforestry Tanzania
Job Opportunity: Accountant (Parental Leave Cover) – Vi Agroforestry Tanzania
Position: Accountant (Parental Leave Cover)
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Duration: 5 months (Maternity Leave Cover)
Application Deadline: 4th March 2025
About Vi Agroforestry
Vi Agroforestry is a Swedish development organization dedicated to combating poverty and climate change. We empower smallholder farmers by promoting sustainable agricultural land management (SALM) through agroforestry.
What started as a tree-planting initiative in 1983 has grown into an expert-driven organization implementing impactful development projects. Our approach focuses on partnerships with local, farmer-based organizations to drive positive change.
Our mission is to reduce poverty and hunger, curb deforestation, challenge harmful gender norms, and enhance resilience against climate change. Through our projects in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, we support smallholder farming families—especially women, youth, and children—to create sustainable food systems and protect biodiversity.
Vi Agroforestry’s head office is in Stockholm, Sweden, overseeing fundraising, advocacy, and program evaluation. Our regional office in Nairobi, Kenya, coordinates operations, while country offices manage local projects and partnerships.
About the Role
We are seeking an Accountant to temporarily cover a parental leave period of five months. The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing accounting procedures, ensuring accurate financial records, and supporting administrative and procurement activities at the Tanzania Country Office.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in accounting, administration, and financial reconciliation.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain financial records, including preparing payment vouchers and reconciling accounts.
- Oversee office administration, including document filing, asset management, and expense tracking (utilities, rent, office supplies).
- Handle procurement requests, vendor payments, and contract management.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, donor requirements, and internal procedures.
- Monitor month-end financial reconciliations.
- Support the team in risk management, budgeting, and work planning.
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: University degree in a relevant field (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Business Administration).
- Work Experience: At least three years of experience in accounting and administration, preferably within the NGO sector.
- Skills & Knowledge:
- Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Familiarity with financial systems and grant management.
- Understanding of compliance and reporting requirements.
- Languages:
- Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
- Knowledge of Kiswahili is an advantage.
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who is:
✔ Strategic and analytical in thinking.
✔ Trustworthy, accountable, and transparent.
✔ A proactive problem-solver with strong leadership skills.
✔ Detail-oriented with excellent planning and organizational skills.
✔ A team player who fosters collaboration.
Why Join Vi Agroforestry?
Vi Agroforestry is a human-rights-based organization that values diversity, transparency, and inclusivity. We foster a work culture where employees feel empowered, supported, and part of a meaningful cause. Our guiding principles include:
✅ Non-discrimination & gender transformation
✅ Accountability & transparency
✅ Sustainable development & environmental responsibility
We are committed to maintaining a healthy and inclusive work environment, where all individuals—regardless of gender, identity, age, ethnicity, religion, or disability—can thrive.
How to Apply
If you meet the qualifications and are eager to contribute to our mission, send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@viagroforestry.org with the subject “ACCOUNTANT – MATERNITY COVER” no later than 4th March 2025.
📌 Important: Please include your expected salary in your application. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Reporting Concerns
Vi Agroforestry upholds high ethical standards. If you encounter discrimination, corruption, or other misconduct during the recruitment process, you can report concerns anonymously via our whistleblowing system:
https://report.whistleb.com/en/viagroforestry
