Vacancy Announcement

The Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF) is implementing the Productive Social Safety Net (PSSN) Programme, which aims to protect vulnerable poor households from the consequences of poverty. The programme implements several interventions that enhance household incomes and livelihood opportunities while improving consumption levels.

TASAF Executive Director invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of Director of Internal Audit.

The detailed job description and required qualifications for the post are available on the TASAF website: www.tasaf.go.tz

Terms of Reference for the Selection of Director of Internal Audit (DIA)

Authority: National Steering Committee Reporting Title: Director of Internal Audit (DIA) Appointing Authority: Reports to the Executive Director Staff under Supervision: Internal Audit Manager Project ID No: P508191 Name of Project: Productive Social Safety Net Program Phase III (PSSN III) Country: United Republic of Tanzania

1.0 Background

The Productive Social Safety Net (PSSN) program has been implemented in two phases since 2012. It aims to increase income, consumption, and resilience among targeted households while enhancing human capital development for children.

Building on the achievements and lessons from previous phases, PSSN III (2026–2029) expands access to social protection and employment opportunities, modernizes delivery systems, and places greater emphasis on graduation from poverty.

2.0 Project Objective

The objective of PSSN III is to increase access to social protection and better jobs for targeted poor households and to build sustainable, adaptive social protection delivery systems.

3.0 Basic Functions

To manage the internal audit functions of the Project as specified in the Financing Agreement and Operational Manual.

4.0 Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of Internal Audit shall:

• Coordinate the overall operations of the Directorate of Internal Audit, including facilitating linkages with other Directorates and the office of the Executive Director.
• Provide professional advice to the Executive Director and other members of the Technical Management Unit (TMU) on matters pertaining to internal auditing.
• Adapt and follow the internal audit charter.
• Ensure preparation, compilation, and implementation of the Directorate of Internal Audit annual plan and budgets.
• Coordinate the preparation and revision of the Internal Audit manual to guide auditing of TASAF-funded activities across all areas of operations (TMU, Project Area Authorities, and Communities).
• Plan and communicate the overall internal auditing activities, covering operational audit (procedure auditing), financial audit, technical audit, and special auditing.
• Ensure adequate audit coverage and minimize duplication of efforts between Project Area Authority (PAA) Internal Audit and audits coordinated by TMU.
• Review internal audit reports compiled by the Internal Audit Manager prior to submission to the Executive Director and the responding auditees.
• Ensure availability of a register to track all incoming and outgoing correspondences, including audit reports from PAAs.
• Submit on a quarterly basis TMU internal audit reports and summarized internal audit reports from PAAs to the Audit Committee for deliberation and recommendation.
• Serve as Secretary to the Audit Committee.
• Recommend improvements to internal controls designed to ensure reliability and integrity of financial information, effectiveness and efficiency of operations, safeguarding of TASAF resources, and compliance with the Operational Manual and the Financing Agreement.
• Ensure value for money of assets created from resources provided by TASAF-supported interventions.
• Appraise the adequacy of actions taken by management to correct reported shortfalls and confirm reviews with appropriate management on actions taken.
• Coordinate compilation of capacity building requirements for internal auditors at all levels and communicate these to the respective directorate for necessary action.
• Follow up on timely disbursement of funds to all TASAF-supported interventions (safety net, targeted infrastructure, livelihood enhancement, and capacity building).
• Conduct special examinations (special audits) when the need arises.
• Conduct performance appraisal of all staff under the directorate using agreed performance indicators and goals.
• Serve as a member of the TASAF Management Team and be responsible for preparation and presentation of directorate reports.
• Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director.

5.0 Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Holder of a Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting and Finance, Business Administration, or any other related field from a recognized university.
• Must possess an internationally recognized accounting professional qualification such as CPA (T), ACCA, CIMA, CISA, or other related profession.
• Must be registered with the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA) in the category of Associate Certified Public Accountant (ACPA) or Fellow Certified Public Accountant (FCPA).
• At least ten (10) years of experience in a relevant field in the public and/or private sectors, of which seven (7) years must be at a senior managerial position.
• Must have working knowledge of computerized accounting and audit systems.
• Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of, and experience with, donor-funded projects.
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with people at all levels.
• Ability to supervise, train, and coach staff in relevant skills.
• Self-motivated with high integrity and a high level of confidentiality.

6.0 Key Performance Measures

• Existence of an internal audit plan that covers the whole year.
• Availability of Audit Committee reports.
• Evidence of financial and management audits performed during the year.
• Timely submission of quarterly and annual reports.
• Existence of an updated risk register.

7.0 Duration of Contract

The contract term is four (4) years, renewable based on performance.

8.0 Duty Station

The duty station will be at the TASAF Head Office in Dodoma.

Applicants are required to submit their applications, including certified copies of academic certificates, birth certificate, cover letter, and a Curriculum Vitae (CV) through the following channels:

• Hard copy applications should be sent to: The Executive Director, Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF), PSSSF Kambarage Tower, 1 Kambarage Street, 41104 Tambukareli, Dodoma P.O. Box 2719, DODOMA.
• Electronic applications (in PDF format) should be sent
  
  to: [email protected]

Applications submitted through any other methods will not be considered.

Deadline for submitting applications: 18th April 2026.