Who we are? Uwezo Tanzania is a registered independent NGO under NGO Act No. 24 of 2002 with registration number 00NGO/R/09001. Uwezo meaning “capability” in Swahili. Uwezo’s main function has been to generate data and curate evidence on actual literacy and numeracy competency levels among children aged 4-16 years in a manner that informs the public, stimulates countrywide debate, and creates pressure for policy change from the bottom-up. Uwezo has also used the assessment evidence to experiment and conduct innovative interventions that demonstrate what works to improve learning outcomes especially on literacy and numeracy skill. Among the intervention program is supporting children who are lagging behind on the foundational literacy and numeracy skills through My Village initiative. Where are we located? We are at 85k Suites, Kinondoni Rd, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for more information visit our website, www.uwezotanzania.or.tz Job description Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance and any other related fields from a recognizable institution Minimum experience of 1 year performing accounting related functions in any organization. Knowledge of computer application software including Microsoft office (word, excel, and PowerPoint) Knowledge of accounting software Xero will be an added advantage Flexibility to cope in a new situation, confidence and creative thinking Excellent communication skills both verbal and written in English and Swahili language
General task: Support Uwezo Tanzania finance and operations unit as guided by the responsible officer and the Executive Director while being proactive to learn for professional development.
Specific Finance tasks:
- Provide support in recording receipts and payments in Xero accounting software
- Provide support in budget preparations and review to inform key organization decisions
- Provide support in preparing various financial reports such as bank reconciliation, donor reports and other cash flow reports
- Provide support in staff imprest management
- Provide support in organization assets management
- Provide support before and during audit of the organization financial records
- Provide support in communicating with Uwezo stakeholders such as suppliers, Uwezo partners
- Provide support in compliance to statutory authorities such as TRA,NSSF,WCF by filling and remitting respective taxes and contributions
- Provide support in organization fundraising initiatives
- Perform any other related tasks as guided by Supervisor Specific Operations tasks
- Provide support in managing learning sessions and staff meetings to ensure they are conducted as scheduled, including drafting meeting minutes.
- Provide support in the preparation of Registrar quarterly and annual reports.
- Provide support in generating contracts.
- Provide support in the preparation and coordination of the recruitment process.
- Provide support in daily office operations, including ensuring the availability of office supplies and supervising office cleanliness. How to Apply: Kindly send your application Letter and Curriculum Vitae through: hr@uwezotanzania.or.tz The deadline for submitting applications is 29 January 2026.
