Job Description

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.

All around the world, people are waking up to the devastating impacts of climate change and nature loss. The situation today is worse than the darkest predictions of just ten years ago, pushing billions of people to the edge and threatening lives and livelihoods. At WWF, we are facing our biggest crisis – and our biggest ever opportunity – to create a better future for people and nature. With over 60 years of experience and an active presence in more than 100 countries, we work to achieve both on-the-ground and global policy action, from protecting and restoring species and their habitats, to transforming markets and policies toward sustainability.

Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from conservation science and advocacy to HR and finance. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us tackle this enormous global challenge and drive the urgent conservation impact needed to restore our planet.

What We Do
We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and the ecosystem. From individuals and communities to businesses and governments, we are part of a growing global movement calling for bolder action on climate and nature, demanding that world leaders set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. WWF works to address the most dominant drivers of nature loss through system-wide changes in how food and energy are produced and consumed, and in how financial systems are structured. By implementing change in every country, we aim to drive visible and positive impacts on the ground, helping to restore nature in the most critical places around the world, from the Amazon to the Coral Triangle.

Engaging everyone means addressing the barriers to participation faced by some groups in society, including local communities. Conservation will only be sustainable if it is owned by, and benefits, local people. That’s why Indigenous Peoples and local communities must be at the centre of action on climate and nature. WWF is committed to using its resources and global network to support these communities in creating together the most effective solutions where they live.

Humanity is still in time, we have a clear pathway to solve this crisis. At WWF, we call on everyone to join the global movement, change how we live, and take action now.

Assistant Accountant – PPB Direct Financing Support
Project: People Powering Biodiversity (PPB) Project - Ruvuma Landscape
Type of Engagement: Short-term Employment
Duty Station: Masasi- Ruvuma Landscape with regular field travel
Duration: 6–12 months (depending on program needs and funding availability)
Reports to: Ruvuma Landscape Accountant
1. Context
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 at community level, strengthened financial administration and practical accounting assistance are required to ensure resources are managed responsibly and consistently. Following an institutional assessment that highlighted capacity constraints in everyday financial handling, WWF intends to engage Assistant Accountant to provide field-based accounting assistance and operational support under the guidance of the Ruvuma Landscape Accountant.
2. Purpose of the Position
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. He/she will provide practical, supportive accounting assistance that promotes sound financial practices and reduces fiduciary exposure within the Direct Financing arrangement.
3. Scope of Work and Key Tasks
• 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 records, check documentation and resolve issues on site as well as confirming that expenses incurred correspond to the approved workplan and are within funding parameters.
• Assist in providing practical demonstrations at Village to strengthen understanding of basic accounting processes.
• Assist in organizing financial and administrative papers using straightforward and workable filing approaches.
• Review supporting paperwork (financial and technical) submitted by villages prior to release of subsequent funding instalments.
• Help maintain a structured repository of financial documents at program level.
• Assist with preparation of periodic financial reports and simple year-end financial overviews regarding Direct finance.
• Flag emerging issues, irregular patterns or documentation gaps to the Landscape Accountant.
• Support implementation of corrective measures identified during reviews.
• Undertake additional finance-related duties as assigned by the Landscape Accountant in support of project delivery and landscape projects.
4. Expected Outputs
• A brief monthly report summarizing field support activities and follow-up actions. The report will identify financial and technical gaps in the villages supported during the month, explain the measures taken to address these gaps, and provide an overall assessment of improvements in both financial and technical capacity within the villages.
• Improved clarity, completeness and organization of village financial records to match organization requirements. (Documentation gaps are detected and addressed, readiness & traceability of documents)
• Provide Timely & quality quarter financial report relating to direct financing.
• Ensure financial risks are reduced to tolerable rate based on materially level determined.
• Improved Financial Capacity of village actors including improving Independence of village actor in fund management.
5. Qualifications and Experience
• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or relevant discipline.
• At least one year of applied experience in financial administration or bookkeeping.
• Exposure to NGO, community-based or public-sector financial environments is an asset.
• Ability to travel frequently to field locations.
• Adherence to WWF’s four core values: Courage, Respect, Integrity, and Collaboration.
6. Core Competencies
• Strong numerical accuracy and care in handling financial information.
• Strong communication skills including ability to communicate financial matters clearly to non-specialists i.e. Community level
• Supportive, solution-oriented approach to capacity strengthening.
• Professional integrity, team player, discretion and accountability.
• Working knowledge of spreadsheet and word-processing software.
7. Review
The Assistant Accountant will work under the day-to-day guidance of the Ruvuma Landscape Accountant. Performance will be reviewed periodically based on quality of support provided, improvement in financial organization at field level and adherence to WWF financial principles and agreed deliverables.
8. Working Relationships
Internal: Interacts and works closely and on a regular basis with the Programme Accountant, Senior finance officer, Project Manager and Tanzania Country Office staff.
External: Interacts with stakeholders – Community members, Government officials, Partners and other stakeholders

Please upload your cover letter and CV in English. Priority will be given to applications with both documents indicated.

Deadline for applications: 24th June 2026

Work permit restrictions may apply.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

At WWF, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission to stop the degradation of the Earth's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair and unbiased consideration for all candidates regardless of their background. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.