Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, November 04 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Management and Development for Health (MDH) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization whose primary aim is to contribute to address public health priorities of the people of Tanzania and the world at large. These priorities include: communicable diseases such as HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; Reproductive, Maternal, New-born and Child health (RMNCH); Nutrition; Non-Communicable Diseases of public health significance; as well as Health System Strengthening. MDH strongly believes in and works in partnership with various local and global institutions, Ministry of Health (MoH); President’s Office Regional Authorities and Local Government (PORALG); donor agencies; academic and non-academic institutions; implementing partners; civil society, community-based and faith-based organizations and others.

MDH secured an award to implement and oversee a Three (3) year Global Fund Project from 2024 to 2026. The Project is aiming to tackle systemic obstacles that hinder progress in achieving better outcomes for HIV, Tuberculosis, and Malaria while simultaneously striving for equity, sustainability, and enduring impact. In line with this endeavor, MDH, as Prime for Global Fund Project, is in search of qualified individuals to fill the following job vacancies.

Job Title: Grants and compliance Officer (1 Post)
Reports to: Grants and compliance Manager
Location: Dar Es Salaam

Job Summary:
The Grants and compliance Officer will provide leadership for the effective management of the grants at MDH Global Fund project. S/he will ensure development of grant management systems, contract management, budgeting processes, mentoring & monitoring of grantees, compliance reviews and reporting.

Main Roles and Responsibilities:
1. Setting grant management policies, and developing and enforcing procedures that assure transparency in the grants processes.
2. Co-ordinate the project’s grants accounting, reporting, compliance and risk management.
3. Review and finalize sub recipients’ budgets, prepare contracts/agreements and follow up on compliance.
4. Handle correspondences and matters in regard to grant management in consultation with the Grants and compliance manager
5. Receive and review periodic grants reports for all sub recipients, liquidate the eligible costs and take relevant action on the expenses rendered ineligible.
6. Provide feedback to all Sub recipients on compliance reviews and grants performance
7. Provide technical support and supervise the sub recipients and Grants Assistant to ensure full compliance with the donor requirements.
8. Provide on-site mentorship to sub recipients and capacity development to them to plan, implement, monitor and report on grants awarded
9. Providing the relevant grants reports and regularly updating grants file.

Requirements, Education, work experience and skills:
1. Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
2. Certified Public Accountant (CPA-T) or equivalent certification recognized by NBAA is an added Advantage.
3. At Least Three to Five (3-5) years of experience in managing donor funded grants and sub-awards.
4. Strong understanding of donor regulations and compliance requirements.
5. Familiarity with financial management, budgeting, and accounting is crucial for overseeing grant funds effectively.
6. Experience in the nonprofit sector or government agencies.
7. Ability to write compelling grant proposals that align with the organization’s mission and meet funder requirements.
8. Proficiency in budgeting, financial reporting, and grant fund tracking.
9. Strong understanding of grant regulations and compliance requirements and local regulations.
10. Ability to analyze financial data and performance metrics to ensure grant compliance and inform decision-making.
11. Familiarity with grant management software, financial software (e.g., QuickBooks), and Microsoft Office Suite.
12. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with stakeholders, prepare reports, and document compliance efforts.
13. Effective organization and time management skills to handle multiple grants and deadlines simultaneously.
14. Ability to identify issues and develop solutions to address compliance challenges or financial discrepancies.
15. Highest ethical standards in managing grant funds and compliance.

N/B:
MDH DO NOT have any agents and DO NOT charge any fees to the interested candidates.

Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

To Apply for this Job register or login to https://recruitment.mdh.or.tz/ and from the Dashboard click on Search Vacancies button.

Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Submit your application before 10th November 2023


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