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Grants Officer (Contingent upon Donor Approval of the Award)

Sep 16, 2026 - 21:16
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Jhpiego Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Deadline: Sep 16, 2027
Grants Officer (Contingent upon Donor Approval of the Award)

Job snapshot

Grants Officer (Contingent upon Donor Approval of the Award) vacancy at Jhpiego. The post sits inside the finance function, where accuracy and controls matter most. The post is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, closing on Sep 16, 2027.

RoleGrants Officer (Contingent upon Donor Approval of the Award)
EmployerJhpiego
LocationDar es Salaam, Tanzania
DeadlineSep 16, 2027

Jhpiego runs financial controls and monthly reporting.

Role overview

Focus: Overview The Grants Officer (GO) will be responsible for oversight and management of the sub grants under Jhpiego/Tanzania's program.

S/he advises and assists in the design, development, and oversight of the sub-grants management policies, procedures and practices.

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Key responsibilities

  • Apply on Jhpiego careers.
  • LocationDar es Salaam, Tanzania.
  • Open official job details.
  • DeadlineSeptember 16, 2027.
  • Submit your application only on the official Jhpiego careers portal. Jobconnect does not collect applications for this role.
  • Position.

Requirements

  • This position will be closed on September 27th 2026.
  • S/he advises and assists in the design, development, and oversight of the sub-grants management policies, procedures and practices.
  • Responsibilities Work with the Director of Finance, Program technical Officers/Managers to oversee the process of selecting Sub grantees for award.
  • Adherence to grants management policies and donor requirements and analyzes budget estimates for reasonableness and consistency.. This as well covers assisting the Director of Finance to analyze and evaluates grant applications, and awards.
  • Overview The Grants Officer (GO) will be responsible for oversight and management of the sub grants under Jhpiego/Tanzania's program.
  • Submit your application only on the official Jhpiego careers portal. Jobconnect does not collect applications for this role.
  • Providing guidance and interpretation of grants policy for program staff as well as Sub-grantees.
  • He/she will be required to travel to the field to conduct compliance visits.
  • This will include preparing a Request for Application, reviewing applicants' submitted proposals requesting grants/award funds, conducting pre-award assessment assessments to determine the responsibility of prospective grantees and providing feedback to the applicants as directed by the Grants manager Assist the Director of Finance.
  • Apply on Jhpiego careers.
  • Open official job details.

Key skills

How to apply

Apply through the Jhpiego careers portal for this officer.

Apply on the Jhpiego site

Common questions

What role is open?
Jhpiego is recruiting a Grants Officer (Contingent upon Donor Approval of the Award).
Where is the job based?
The post is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
When does it close?
The closing date is Sep 16, 2027.
How do I apply?
Submit your application directly on the employer's official portal: Apply on the Jhpiego site
Jobconnect application guidance

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YOUR NAME,
PHYSICAL ADDRESS (E.G. MOROGORO, TANZANIA).
SEPTEMBER 16, 2026.
THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER,
JHPIEGO,
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA.
Dear Sir/Madam,
RE: APPLICATION FOR GRANTS OFFICER (CONTINGENT UPON DONOR APPROVAL OF THE AWARD)

Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Grants Officer (Contingent upon Donor Approval of the Award) position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.

My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in work relevant to Grants Officer (Contingent upon Donor Approval of the Award). I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to Submit your application only on the official Jhpiego careers portal. Jobconnect does not collect applications for this role. Apply on Jhpiego careers.

I am especially interested in this role because it aligns with responsibilities such as Submit your application only on the official Jhpiego careers portal. Jobconnect does not collect applications for this role. Apply on Jhpiego careers Open official job de.... I am confident that my ability to learn quickly, communicate clearly, and deliver dependable work would support the goals of the organization.

I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position before the application deadline of Sep 16, 2027.

Thank you for considering my application.

Yours faithfully,
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How to apply for this job

For Grants Officer (Contingent upon Donor Approval of the Award), use the method in this advert and finish before September 16, 2027.

Employer Online Portal
  1. Apply on the official Jhpiego iCIMS careers portal for this vacancy
  2. Open the official application page: https://jobs-jhpiego.icims.com/jobs/8165/grants-officer-%28contingent-upon-donor-approval-of-the-award%29/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-336269483.
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  4. Upload your CV and the required documents, then submit. Submit before September 16, 2027.
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