Finance Coordinator at Right To Play
February 2026
Location: Mara,
Tanzania (Only candidates who are eligible to work legally without work visa
sponsorship in Tanzania will be considered.)
Contract Type: Full-time
(40 hours per week) 12- months fixed term contract
Target Hiring Salary: TZS.2,613,173/-per
month (before taxes)
Target Start Date: 1st
April 2026
Application Closing Date: February
20th, 2026 23:59 EAT
About Right To Play:
For more than 25 years, Right To Play has been
protecting, educating, and empowering millions of children each year to rise
above adversity through the power of play.
We offer programs in 14 countries across Africa, Asia,
the Middle East and North America, reaching millions of children each year in
some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and
learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need
to thrive. We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in
a child’s life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle
barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life.
This work is supported by our two global offices in
Toronto, Canada and London, UK; and seven National Offices in North America and
Europe.
In Tanzania, Right To Play is legally registered under
the NGO Act of 2002 with certificate of registration number I-NGO/R1/00529,
reaching more than 76 pre-primary and primary schools in Dar es Salaam, Kigoma
and Mara.
Benefits:
- Connect
and collaborate with a global team who are passionate about protecting,
educating and empowering children and youth using the power of play!
- Culture
premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make
things happen, display courage, demonstrate care, and be playful)
- 28
days of paid annual leave, plus 3 personal days per year
- Competitive
benefits such as medical and health insurance, Life insurance,
transportation allowance, communications allowance, etc.)
- Learning
opportunities and 5 learning and development (L&D) days per year
- Flexible
work policy
- Maternity/paternity/parental
leave top up and support
Application Method:
As part of our selection process, final
candidates will be required to complete security checks and Vulnerable Sector
Check or equivalent criminal record check as a condition of the offer. More
details about our recruitment process are available here.
Safeguarding information is available here.
Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities
to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability,
sexual orientation or marital status. We strongly encourage groups who have
been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for
positions at Right To Play.
We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity,
inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to providing accommodation to
candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process, and
thereafter. Please reach out to the People & Culture team by email at careers@righttoplay.com. All
information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide
an accessible candidate experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Finance
Coordinator
Grade: 5
Reports to: Finance Manager
Location: Mugumu, Serengeti Mara
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Department: Finance
1.Purpose:
The Finance Coordinator supports the project team by
managing financial transactions, budgeting, reporting, bank reconciliations,
document filing, conducting partner field visits, and preparing financial
reports.
2.Accountability & Resp
A.Financial Accounting and Administration
(65%)
- Ensure
that all documents are complete with the required supporting
documentation, properly reviewed and approved prior to payment processing,
including verification of cheque requests, activity concept notes, PRFs,
and other relevant documents, as well as conducting timely reviews of
Field Activity Financial Reports for correct coding, arithmetic accuracy,
adequate documentation, and proper authorization.
- In
collaboration with Project team, prepare the monthly projection which
reflect the anticipated monthly spending as per approved workplan &
budget and prepare monthly fund request to ensure that field office have
enough cash to pay all suppliers and RTP beneficiaries on time
- Post
all weekly payment voucher, Journal voucher to accounting system at least
once a week and produce a monthly bank reconciliation and make follow up
of all transaction processed and ensure staff & vendor balance are
reconciled and
- Review
the monthly fuel analysis report and ensure timely payment, maintain an
up-to-date Fixed Asset Register and inventory list, and stay informed on
local government financial requirements to ensure full compliance with tax
regulations and other legal obligations
- Support
the internal & external audit exercise by organising all supporting
document required and Play a vital role in the monthly and year-end
closing processes to ensure organized, complete, properly approved
packages are delivered in posting Accruals and prepayments together with
ensuring that monthly hardcopy financial voucher have been sent to CO for
filling with all supporting document
B.Grant Budgeting, Reporting and
Compliance (30%)
- Engaging
with project staff in developing specific grant budget and monitor project
expenditures to ensure they are within budget and in compliance with grant
guidelines
- Make
occasional field trips to monitor finance related issues and procedures.
- Promote
compliance with relevant donor’s regulations and Right To Play’s
policies/procedures
- Support
the FM in the procurement verification (checking of Bids and Tenders) and
ensure all purchase documents are well documented and followed according
to policies and ensure the yearly project Procurement Plan is prepared and
updated regularly.
- Facilitate
the financial closeout of project, ensuring all reporting and documentation
requirements are met.
C.Team Support (5%)
- Provide
support to other team members as needed.
3.Scope (geographical and/or functional),
Impact and Autonomy
Finance Coordinator support the Finance Manager to
ensure the smooth running of the finance department at field office. The
support required from him/her reduce the gap between finance team and program
team at field level and guide the team on financial matter effectively.
4.Leadership and Staff management
The role has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Provides guidance to staff, partners and other project beneficiaries regarding
RTP financial requirement, reporting, supporting document etc
5.Information requirement for
decision-making
The finance coordinator should possess understanding
the current country finance policy & procedures, tax changes and global
finance movement which affect the organisation
6.Innovation and Improvements
The candidates are expected to share lessons learned,
best practices, and recommend the process for improving organizational
financial & accounting process.
7.Relationships & Communications:
Internal / External:
- Key
relationships include all staff globally, banks, external auditors,
suppliers etc
8.Expertise (Certifications / Education,
Professional Experience/Language)
- Education: Bachelor’s
degree in accounting, finance, business administration, tax or related
discipline. CPA will be added advantage
- Professional
Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in
accounting, grant management, tax or finance. Experience in Working with
INGO will be added advantage
- Technical
Skills: Proficiency in use of Microsoft
applications, including Excel, power point and Word, Good attention to
detail and high levels of accuracy, good skill at using financial software
applications, good knowledge of accounting practice, policies and
procedures, Skilled in maintaining documentation, Good analytical skills
and the ability to think logically.
9.Core Competences
- Collaboration: collaborates
effectively with staff, partners and organisation stakeholders from
government
- Growth
Mindset: demonstrates commitment to
ongoing learning and development, adapting to evolving role requirements
and a changing environment, while actively seeking and providing feedback
- Resilience: demonstrate
ability to cope with pressure of working with diverse range of
stakeholders and listen to them
- Professionalism: display
high level of integrity, transparency and accountability including acting
in a manner that upholds the organization good reputation.
- Management
and Interpersonal Skills: possess
considerable people-focused abilities centered on effective communication,
motivation, teamwork, emotional intelligence, planning and organizing
which are crucial for working with diverse range of stakeholders**.**
10.Additional Information
This role requires occasional travel to project sites
and occasional travel to non-project sites.
How to Apply:
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