Duty Station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Reports to: Senior Finance Manager
Contract: Fixed Term for Two (2) Years, renewable contingent on funding
Background
Children in Crossfire is a registered charity in Ireland that facilitates International Development andGlobal Citizenship Education activities. Our vision is a compassionate world where every child canreach his or her potential. We work in partnership with local organisations in Tanzania and Ethiopiato improve the lives of the most disadvantaged young children, focusing on Early Childhood Careand Education (ECCE). By improving childhood care, we change lives and empower young childrenand their communities to build a better future. In Ireland, we work to engage the public in issues ofglobal justice and advocate for increased investment in ECCE.
Main purpose of the role
As CiC-TZ continues to expand in scale, partnerships, and donor engagement, effective financialmanagement, accountability, and value-for-money have become central to sustaining impact. Theorganisation is committed to strengthening institutional systems, financial governance, and long-term organisational sustainability to support its growing programme portfolio and strategic direction.
Reporting directly to the Children in Crossfire Tanzania Senior Finance Manager (SFM), theFinance & Administration Coordinator (FAC) will work closely with the SFM to provide lead supportfor both the financial and office administrative needs of the country programme with particular focusto the Dar office. This role will ensure transparent and accountable finance management to therequired high standards. The position is also responsible for supervising finance and administrationstaff, efficient support of country staff administration and wider country programme logistics andoperational administration.
Major Responsibilities:
- Lead responsibility for finance management support and supervision across the Children in Crossfire Tanzania country programme;
- Lead responsibility for carrying out all necessary administrative duties in relation to the Children in Crossfire Tanzania Country Programme as required;
- Support implementation of HR practices in Children in Crossfire Tanzania in accordance with Children in Crossfire Tanzania staff handbook and guidance from Children in Crossfire Tanzania Country Office;
- Work closely with the wider Children in Crossfire team, providing support as and when required.
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This role is considered to present a low rating of safeguarding risk. The role will be primarily office-based, with limited fieldwork in schools and communities or direct interaction with children and vulnerable adults.
All applicants are required to complete a Children in Crossfire Application Form.
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This is a Fixed Term for Two (2) Years, renewable contingent on funding
Closing date for applications: Sunday, 15 March 2026, 11:59 PM EAT.
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