Background

The Norwegian Association of Disabled (NAD) is an independent human rights organization of persons with disabilities. Our vision is a society for all, where people with disabilities have the same opportunity as others to live according to their own wishes, abilities and interests. NAD has head office in Oslo, Norway and branches in Zambia, Uganda and in Zanzibar.

In Tanzania, NAD works closely with partners to promote disability rights and inclusive development.

Position

To support this ongoing work and ensure sound financial management across the Country Office and its partnerships, NAD Zanzibar is seeking a qualified Finance Officer.

Position: Finance Officer

Location: Zanzibar

Reports to: Country Director

Role and responsibilities

Country Office Financial Management & Controls: Manage NAD Zanzibar’s finances, maintaining strict controls, precise records, and ensuring accountability for all income and expenses. Responsibilities include payroll, statutory compliance, budget tracking and adjustments, cash and bank operations, and overseeing procurement and payments.

Partner Finance & Subgrant Coordination: Manage financial oversight of NAD’s partner organisations by supporting budgeting, reviewing reports, ensuring compliance, and building capacity. Responsibilities include handling fund requests and transfers, supervising subgrants, and tracking advances and deferred grant income.

Anti-Corruption, Financial Assurance & Follow-up: Strengthen NAD Zanzibar’s internal controls, build anti-corruption capacity for staff and partners, conduct financial reviews and spot checks, and follow up on audit findings and recommendations to ensure financial accountability.

Strategic Finance Contribution & Sustainability: Support NAD’s long-term work in Tanzania by assisting with programme and proposal budgeting, participating in programme development, representing NAD Zanzibar in relevant finance forums, and engaging in shared learning within NAD’s global finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of six (6) years’ experience in financial management, preferably within NGOs or donor-funded programs
• Proven experience working with donor requirements, partner organizations, and financial reporting for grants and subgrants.
• Good knowledge of Tanzanian/Zanzibar financial, tax, and labor regulations.
• Experience supporting audits, financial reviews, and follow-up on audit findings and management letter recommendations.

Skills, abilities and attitudes

• High level of integrity, accountability, and ethical judgment in financial management and decision-making.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and ability to interpret financial information.
• Ability to work independently and proactively while collaborating effectively with Programme, administration, and partner teams.
• Strong communication skills in both English and Kiswahili, including the ability to explain financial matters to non-finance staff and partners.
• Commitment to transparency, anti-corruption practices, and continuous learning, with willingness to support capacity building and organizational improvement.

NAD’s values

NAD’s employees must have insight into and a willingness to promote NAD’s values. We all have a responsibility to contribute to building a strong we-culture, where we meet each other with openness, trust and respect. NAD’s employees are independent and flexible. We show initiative and a strong ability to achieve results in the position we have at the same time as we contribute where we are needed. We will learn from each other and share knowledge and good experiences.

Education

NAD staff are self-driven, strategic, and committed to NAD’s values. They can translate technical knowledge into action, inspire others, and lead with integrity. They have strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a collaborative spirit

Diversity and inclusion

Qualified applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional options you’d like to request, please contact us via nadzanzibar@nhf.no.

We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.

• Manage NAD Zanzibar’s finances, maintaining strict controls, precise records, and ensuring accountability for all income and expenses.
• Responsibilities include payroll, statutory compliance, budget tracking and adjustments, cash and bank operations, and overseeing procurement and payments.
• Manage financial oversight of NAD’s partner organisations by supporting budgeting, reviewing reports, ensuring compliance, and building capacity.
• Responsibilities include handling fund requests and transfers, supervising subgrants, and tracking advances and deferred grant income.
• Strengthen NAD Zanzibar’s internal controls, build anti-corruption capacity for staff and partners, conduct financial reviews and spot checks, and follow up on audit findings and recommendations to ensure financial accountability.
• Support NAD’s long-term work in Tanzania by assisting with programme and proposal budgeting, participating in programme development, representing NAD Zanzibar in relevant finance forums, and engaging in shared learning within NAD’s global finance team.

• High level of integrity, accountability, and ethical judgment in financial management and decision-making.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and ability to interpret financial information.
• Ability to work independently and proactively while collaborating effectively with Programme, administration, and partner teams.
• Strong communication skills in both English and Kiswahili, including the ability to explain financial matters to non-finance staff and partners.
• Commitment to transparency, anti-corruption practices, and continuous learning, with willingness to support capacity building and organizational improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of six (6) years’ experience in financial management, preferably within NGOs or donor-funded programs
• Proven experience working with donor requirements, partner organizations, and financial reporting for grants and subgrants.
• Good knowledge of Tanzanian/Zanzibar financial, tax, and labor regulations.
• Experience supporting audits, financial reviews, and follow-up on audit findings and management letter recommendations.