Finance Advisor

This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Start Date: April 2026

Placement Length: 5 months

Language Requirements: English Level 5-Fluent

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role

Join us as a Financial Management Advisor for the SHARE project in Mwanza, Tanzania, where you'll leverage your financial knowledge to guide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the dynamic fields of food processing and natural resource products. In this key role, you will engage with local SMEs, collaborating with the SIDO and the SHARE project team to provide valuable business insights on production and marketing strategies. To effectively advise these enterprises on scaling their operations, a strong grasp of business fundamentals and relevant entrepreneurial or manufacturing experience is essential. You'll be well-supported by project partners dedicated to nurturing SME growth through your expert guidance.

As a volunteer, you will:

• Conduct training sessions for employees on essential financial concepts and introductory accounting practices.
• Work alongside staff to develop efficient financial processes for budgeting and expense oversight.
• Offer guidance and mentorship to employees to improve the quality of business support services.
• Collaborate with staff to design tools and training materials aimed at enhancing their business development services.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or a related field

Essential Background:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in the development of financial management systems
• Proficiency in creating and executing financial regulations, policies, and procedures
• Strong experience in promoting and supporting organizational development
• Skills in facilitation and training, along with experience in designing and conducting workshops

What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience!

About Us

Cuso International (Cuso) is an international cooperation and development organization based in Canada that works to create social and economic opportunities for equity-deserving groups. Building on over sixty years of impactful work, we address global challenges by tackling the root causes of inequality. Working alongside our partners, we are focused on efforts to improve economic resilience, advance equity and inclusion for all, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Guided by our values of courage, inclusion, sustainability and accountability, Cuso combines innovative strategies and enduring partnerships to create lasting, meaningful change in communities across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.

Project: Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE)

Partner: Small Industries Development Organization

Benefits

Volunteer Support and Requirements

Support Package

Cuso International provides a comprehensive support package to ensure volunteers maintain a modest and healthy lifestyle aligned with local standards. This includes:

• Monthly living allowance
• Accommodation
• Health insurance (including required vaccinations and antimalarial medication)
• Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs
• Pre-placement, in-country and reintegration training (along with access to self-directed materials and online resources)
• Ongoing local support
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program during and after placement

Selection and Screening

If you are shortlisted, you will need to:

• Confirm passport or permanent resident details for travel
• Provide two professional references and one personal reference
• Complete a language assessment during the initial phone interview
• Pass a police check and medical clearance before departure
• Comply with anti-terrorism checks
• Agree to uphold the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policy and Code of Conduct

Residency and Citizenship: Candidates are responsible for confirming how volunteering internationally may affect their citizenship or residency status. Canadian Permanent Residents should verify requirements with Immigration Canada before travel.

Inclusion and Accessibility: Cuso International welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and equity-deserving groups. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout recruitment and placement. If you have accessibility needs, please contact us for support.

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply to volunteer today!