Volunteer Finance & Administrative Assistant At Mydia-tz 2024-2025

About Mydia-tz

Mydia-tz is a dynamic non-profit organization that empowers young people to create positive change across Tanzania. Through education, health, and livelihood initiatives, we aim to uplift Tanzanian youth by enhancing living standards and promoting sustainable development.

Our Mission

Mydia-tz is dedicated to supporting youth empowerment through quality education, health awareness (WASH and SRHRs), and livelihood programs in entrepreneurship and vocational training. We believe in amplifying young voices on decision-making platforms to shape a brighter future.

Volunteer Opportunity. Finance & Administrative Assistant

We invite passionate and skilled individuals to join us as a Volunteer Finance & Administrative Assistant. This role is ideal for those with a background in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful initiatives that impact young lives while building valuable professional skills in a supportive environment.

Role Responsibilities

Working under the Head of Finance and Administration, the assistant will:

  • Manage bookkeeping and accounting, ensuring timely and accurate financial reports.
  • Support procurement processes and asset management.
  • Assist in preparing budgets, monitoring expenditures, and processing payment requests.
  • Coordinate office operations, including maintaining project and office inventory.
  • Draft project reports and assist with external evaluations.
  • Oversee logistics and compliance with donor guidelines.
Key Qualifications.

Volunteer Finance & Administrative Assistant

  • Educational Background. University degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Business Administration.
  • Experience. Minimum of two years in a similar role, ideally with NGO/INGO experience.
  • Skills.  Proficiency in MS Word and Excel, strong written and verbal communication, time management, attention to detail, and team-building abilities.
  • Attributes. Goal-oriented, adaptable, disciplined, and eager to learn.
What We Offer

While this is a voluntary role, Mydia-tz provides a monthly communication allowance as per our policy. This part-time role is office-based, providing a valuable chance to gain hands-on experience in finance and administration while contributing to impactful change.

Our Preferred Candidate

Preference will be given to applicants with finance and administration skills, particularly those residing in Kasulu town, Kigoma Region. We also encourage qualified young women and people with disabilities to apply.

Note: Mydia-tz is a small organization. Our budget constraints limit us to a communication allowance for volunteers unless they work on funded projects.