Assistant Accountant – PPB Direct Financing Support

Organization

The World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)

Position Overview

The World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Tanzania is implementing the People Powering Biodiversity (PPB) Project, which channels program resources directly to community institutions in the Ruvuma Landscape to support locally driven conservation and sustainable livelihood initiatives.

As project funding reaches the community level, strengthened financial administration and practical accounting assistance are required to ensure that resources are managed responsibly and consistently. Following an institutional assessment that highlighted capacity constraints in everyday financial handling, WWF is seeking an Assistant Accountant to provide field-based accounting assistance and operational support under the guidance of the Ruvuma Landscape Accountant.

Position Purpose

The purpose of this position is to reinforce the quality and consistency of financial administration associated with village-level PPB funding while easing routine operational demands on the Landscape Accountant. The Assistant Accountant will provide practical and supportive accounting assistance that promotes sound financial practices and reduces fiduciary exposure within the Direct Financing arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support financial administration at village level through hands-on guidance
• Assist village personnel to accurately capture receipts and payments in simple financial records
• Carry out regular field follow-up visits to:
  • Review financial records
  • Check documentation
  • Resolve issues on site

Location & Employment Details

Location: Masasi, Ruvuma Landscape, Tanzania

Employment Type: Temporary

Duration: 8 months

Sectors

• Nonprofit and NGO
• Accounting & Finance
• Social Services & Nonprofit
• Business Operations